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Bessemer Tech Catalyst Connects Engineers With Real-World AI Challenges

Bessemer Tech Catalyst Connects Engineers With Real-World AI Challenges
Bessemer Tech Catalyst Brings Together 300+ Engineers To Solve Real World AI Challenges From Bessemer Portfolio Companies · freepressjournal.in

Bessemer Venture Partners held an AI hackathon in Bengaluru.

More than 300 people took part.

They worked on real problems from four technology companies.

These problems involved testing software, airline operations, workplace transportation and financial assistance.

The event let companies see how engineers solve problems under time limits.

It also gave participants a chance to meet company leaders and learn about possible jobs.

Three teams were recognized, and four individuals received special awards.

Sarvam hosted an extra AI challenge, while Protectt.ai offered mentorship to selected participants.

The organizers hope this creates a better way for technology companies and skilled engineers to find each other.

Key facts

Organizer
Bessemer Venture Partners, in partnership with MetaMorph
Participants
More than 300 engineers, developers and AI enthusiasts
Location
Polaris School of Technology, Bengaluru
Participating companies
Aivar, dCortex, MoveInSync and TBX
Team prize pool
₹7 lakh
Individual awards
Four Individual Spotlight Awards worth ₹25,000 each
Additional programmes
An AI Lightning Round hosted by Sarvam and a four-week mentorship programme from Protectt.ai

Quotes

Anant Vidur Puri

Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners

“AI is fundamentally changing the way everything is built, and for technical leaders, the challenge today is not just what to build or how to build it, but who to build it with. Traditional ways of engaging with and assessing talent are no longer enough - they don't always show how someone thinks through a problem. Bessemer Tech Catalyst gives our portfolio companies an opportunity to see young builders in action, while giving those builders a chance to experience the companies and products they”
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“Over the last two to three quarters, almost every conversation I’ve had with our portfolio company leaders has been about AI talent - how to hire, where to find the right people and how to improve the way we evaluate them. We kept coming back to how we could watch people in action and identify the right talent for our portfolio companies, and that’s where Bessemer Tech Catalyst came in.”
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