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Prize Categories & Winning Strategies

Complete breakdown of all prizes and how to win them.

🏆 Prize Overview​

Technical Track​

  • Best Use of Solace Agent Mesh - For creative agent implementations

General Track (Most Prizes)​

  • Revenue-focused prizes
  • Growth-focused prizes
  • Creative/fun prizes
  • Community prizes

📊 Prize Details & Strategies​

💰 Most Revenue​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 12 @ 5PM (6 days)

Requirements:

  • Real transactions on payment platforms
  • Proof via Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, etc.
  • B2B and B2C both count
  • Pre-sales allowed if processed

Winning Strategy:

  1. High-ticket B2B products (AI Cold Email, InfluencerROI)
  2. Subscription models for recurring revenue
  3. Success-based pricing (AI Negotiator - 50% of savings)
  4. Enterprise deals close faster than consumer

Top Picks: AI Cold Email ($299/mo), InfluencerROI ($999/mo), AIBugBounty ($999/mo)

⚡ Fastest to First Sales​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM (24 hours)

Requirements:

  • B2C: First 5 sales
  • B2B: First sale
  • Real external customers only
  • Timestamped proof required

Winning Strategy:

  1. Launch in first 6 hours with payment ready
  2. Target communities that buy immediately
  3. Impulse pricing ($12-49 range)
  4. Use your own tool to sell itself

Top Picks: MeetingMoney ($12/mo impulse buy), LaunchList Builder (use to find customers), AI Cold Email (email prospects immediately)

👥 Most People on Waitlist​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Verifiable signups
  • Email/form with visible count
  • Real interested users

Winning Strategy:

  1. Viral mechanics built into product
  2. Influencer partnerships for reach
  3. Controversial/novel concepts
  4. Free tier or exclusive beta access

Top Picks: WaitlistHacker (meta concept), EcoScore (social sharing), ContentRepurpose (creator appeal)

🚀 Most Unique GTM​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Creative launch strategy
  • Memorable approach
  • Aligned with product

Winning Strategy:

  1. Meta strategies (use product to sell product)
  2. Viral stunts or challenges
  3. Live demonstrations of value
  4. Community-first approaches

Top Picks: MeetingMoney (live cost counters), LaunchList (find customers for other teams), PitchDeck Roaster (public roasts)

🤖 Best Outbound Automation​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Automation for outreach
  • Creativity + efficiency
  • Can use any tools

Winning Strategy:

  1. Multi-channel automation (email + LinkedIn + Twitter)
  2. AI personalization at scale
  3. Response handling automation
  4. Measurable results (response rates)

Top Picks: AI Cold Email (core feature), LaunchList Builder (automated discovery), AI Negotiator (automated calls)

🌍 Best AI for Environmental Impact​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Positive environmental benefit
  • AI as core component
  • Measurable impact

Winning Strategy:

  1. Clear impact metrics (CO2 saved)
  2. Gamification for engagement
  3. Corporate ESG alignment
  4. Educational component

Top Pick: EcoScore Calculator (designed for this prize)

🎥 Best Launch Video​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Compelling video
  • Clear value prop
  • Quality execution

Winning Strategy:

  1. Before/after demonstrations
  2. Emotional storytelling (testimonials)
  3. Humor if appropriate
  4. Under 2 minutes optimal

Top Picks: AITutor (parent testimonials), ContentRepurpose (transformation demo), MeetingMoney (shocking costs)

💵 Most $$ Lost (Biggest Burner)​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Real spend/loss
  • Legal and ethical
  • Good story

Winning Strategy:

  1. Failed negotiations (AI Negotiator)
  2. Ad spend experiments gone wrong
  3. API costs from scaling too fast
  4. Refunds from guarantee offers

Top Picks: AI Negotiator (failed negotiations), InfluencerROI (wrong influencer picks)

📱 Hype Machine (Social Media)​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Tag AGI Ventures Canada
  • Use hashtags: #AGIV #AGIVenturesCanada #BuildToConvert
  • Measurable engagement

Winning Strategy:

  1. Screenshot-worthy moments
  2. Controversial takes that spark debate
  3. Visual content (charts, before/after)
  4. Thread storytelling on Twitter

Top Picks: MeetingMoney (cost screenshots), PitchDeck Roaster (brutal feedback), EcoScore (score sharing)

🎨 Best UI​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Clean design
  • Intuitive UX
  • Creative elements

Winning Strategy:

  1. Minimalist with purpose
  2. Delightful interactions
  3. Mobile-first design
  4. Data visualization done well

Top Picks: EcoScore (gamified interface), MeetingMoney (simple counter), ContentRepurpose (transformation viz)

🏅 Technical Track: Best Use of Solace Agent Mesh​

Timeline: Sept 6 @ 9AM - Sept 7 @ 9AM

Requirements:

  • Meaningful integration
  • Real workflow automation
  • Technical creativity

Winning Strategy:

  1. Multi-agent systems for complex tasks
  2. Real-time coordination between agents
  3. Event-driven architecture
  4. Demonstrable efficiency gains

Top Picks: CodeReview.ai (multi-agent review), AIBugBounty (scanning agents), LaunchList Builder (discovery agents)

🎯 Prize Stacking Strategy​

Maximum Coverage Approach​

Pick projects that can win multiple prizes:

Tier 1 (4+ prizes):

  • MeetingMoney: GTM, UI, Hype, Fastest Sales
  • AI Cold Email: Revenue, Sales, Automation, GTM

Tier 2 (3 prizes):

  • EcoScore: Environmental, Waitlist, Hype
  • LaunchList: Sales, Automation, GTM

Focused Excellence Approach​

Dominate specific categories:

Revenue Focus: AI Cold Email or InfluencerROI Viral Focus: MeetingMoney or WaitlistHacker Technical Focus: CodeReview.ai or AIBugBounty

📅 Timeline Strategy​

Day 1 (Friday)​

  • Hours 1-6: Build core MVP
  • Hours 7-12: Payment integration
  • Hours 13-18: Launch preparation
  • Hours 19-24: First sales push

Day 2 (Saturday)​

  • Hours 1-3: Polish and bug fixes
  • Hours 4-6: Video creation
  • Hours 7-9: Final sales push
  • 9 AM: Submission deadline

Post-Hackathon​

  • Sept 7-12: Continue revenue generation
  • Sept 12 @ 5PM: Most Revenue deadline

🏁 Final Tips​

  1. Start selling immediately - Don't wait for perfection
  2. Document everything - Screenshots, timestamps, metrics
  3. Use social proof - Share wins as they happen
  4. Help others - Hackathon Spirit award matters
  5. Have fun - Best Costume and Funniest Hack are real prizes!

Remember: You can win multiple prizes with one project. Choose wisely and execute flawlessly!