This document discusses an online hackathon called Stalkathon that allows companies to source talented hackers. Stalkathon works by having a company post a challenging problem. Hackers then attempt and submit solutions. The top 3 submissions are rewarded. This addresses companies' difficulties in finding and attracting skilled hackers. Stalkathon has over 450 registered users across top Indian colleges. It provides targeted access to skilled hackers and a pipeline of potential recruits for participating companies.

1. Hello there !
So you think you can hire ?

2. Hello there !
So you think you can hire ?
A rockstar coder !!!
Really, if you can, this presentation is not for you. If you cant, read on ...

3. So why cant I find
hackers for my
company
Possible reasons could be ...

4. 1. Are you able to reach the right hackers ?
Finding right hackers is tough.

5. 1. Are you able to reach the right hackers ?
Finding right hackers is tough.
Getting their attention is even tougher
Stalk Ninja Saying

6. 2. There are too many brands clouding their attention
Are you making an impact good enough for them to
remember you as a brand?

7. Lesser known facts affecting the decision of a
hacker to join a company :-
1. How popular your company/brand in his hacker circle ?
2. Are you 'hard to get into' company ?

8. Lesser known facts affecting the decision of a
hacker to join a company :-
1. How popular your company/brand in his hacker circle ?
2. Are you 'hard to get into' company ?
Salary, work quality, growth, bla bla can all be cooked up
by him to justify his decision to join you if the above two
criteria are taken care of.

9. Introducing Stalkathon
Online Hackathon for one company at a time.

10. 1. Company post a challenging problem
2. The hackers attempt & submit solution
3. Company selects top 3 solution & reward them.
Every successful submission gets a T-shirt

11. Lost
Taking a deeper look
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12. 1. Company post a challenging problem
1. Addressing the 'brand' problem. The problem creates the brand.
The more challenging the better.
2. Opportunity to get some real work done.
2. The hackers attempt & submit solution
3. Company selects top 3 solution & reward them.
Every successful submission gets a T-shirt

13. 1. Company post a challenging problem
1. Addressing the 'brand' problem. The problem creates the brand.
The more challenging the better.
2. Opportunity to get some real work done.
2. The hackers attempt & submit solution
1. Solving hacker 404 problem. Actually a step better. You dont
find them, they find you.
3. Company selects top 3 solution & reward them.
Every successful submission gets a T-shirt

14. 1. Company post a challenging problem
1. Addressing the 'brand' problem. The problem creates the brand.
The more challenging the better.
2. Opportunity to get some real work done.
2. The hackers attempt & submit solution
1. Solving hacker 404 problem. Actually a step better. You dont
find them, they find you.
3. Company selects top 3 solution & reward them.
Every successful submission gets a T-shirt
1. Only the best got it. You get a 'hard to get' image.
2. Reward & T-shirt is hacker marketing. The best hackers might
not join you, but someone in their circle would.

15. Lost
But you can organize hackathons yourself .. right !!
So why Stalkathon ? L

16. Because its insanely difficult to attract the PAN
India hackers to your challenge.

17. Because its insanely difficult to attract the PAN
India hackers to your challenge.
1. We reach out to the best college hackers in the country. No wait, the best
college hackers come to us.

18. Because its insanely difficult to attract the PAN
India hackers to your challenge.
1. We reach out to the best college hackers in the country. No wait, the best
college hackers come to us.
2. 450 registered users across 25 colleges including IIT M, IIT K, Manipal Univ,
BITS Pilani, NIT Bhopal, NIT Durgapur, NIT Surathkal, CET Kerla, Jaypee Univ
Delhi.

19. Because its insanely difficult to attract the PAN
India hackers to your challenge.
1. We reach out to the best college hackers in the country. No wait, the best
college hackers come to us.
2. 450 registered users across 25 colleges including IIT M, IIT K, Manipal Univ,
BITS Pilani, NIT Bhopal, NIT Durgapur, NIT Surathkal, CET Kerla, Jaypee Univ
Delhi.
3. Some real hacker friendly work has already been getting posted on Stalk
Ninja. 54 registered users have solved these problems till date.

20. Lost
Showcasing some of
the Ninjas
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21. ●The top Ninja at Stalk Ninja.
●Jaypee Univ student
●Knows more coding than 1-2 year experienced
guys
● Has got into Google
●http://stalkninja.com/ninja/34

22. ●The top Ninja at Stalk Ninja.
●Jaypee Univ student
●Knows more coding than 1-2 year experienced
guys
● Has got into Google
●http://stalkninja.com/ninja/34
●
The 2nd Ninja at Stalk Ninja
● NIT Bhopal student
● Created apps in PHP, Android, ASP.NET
● Has got into Microsoft
● http://stalkninja.com/ninja/20

23. ●The top Ninja at Stalk Ninja.
●Jaypee Univ student
●Knows more coding than 1-2 year experienced
guys
● Has got into Google
●http://stalkninja.com/ninja/34
●
The 2nd Ninja at Stalk Ninja
● NIT Bhopal student
● Created apps in PHP, Android, ASP.NET
● Has got into Microsoft
● http://stalkninja.com/ninja/20
● The most active Ninja &
● MIT Manipal student
currently at No 3.
● Has created two commercial
● Not from any IIT/NIT
● Has worked on a facebook app
● Fav language – PHP
McKinsey project
● http://stalkninja.com/ninja/25
●http://stalkninja.com/ninja/53

24. Lost
Key Stalkathon
takeaways
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25. 1. 450 registered users. Propagation among 2000 college
hacker groups.
Targeted marketing in around 2500 college hackers in
around 50 colleges India wide.

26. 1. 450 registered users. Propagation among 2000 college
hacker groups.
Targeted marketing in around 2500 college hackers in
around 50 colleges India wide.
2. Around 450 * 2 serious guys . 10% serious attempt => 90 .
20% correct submissions => 18 .
18 eligible contacts added to your hiring pipeline per
stalkathon

27. Lost
& all this is for ..
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28. 1. First 5 companies – Free
2. Next 15 companies – 20k per stalkathon
3. Then onwards – 35k per stalkathon
Overhead costs :-
1. Prize money for 1st, 2nd & 3rd spot – Minimum 10k
2. T-shirt cost ~ 5k

29. Thanks !
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