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    What Hackathons and Failed Prototypes Teach Us About Trust

    Sometimes the way we communicate matters as much as the outcome itself. When I heard about the SheBuilds hackathon, I was excited. Alongside 4,000+ other women, I threw my hat in the ring, hopeful for a chance to build something meaningful with a global community of makers. This week, the results were announced, but not in the way you’d expect. I didn’t get an email. Neither did the thousands of others who weren’t selected. Instead, I found out from celebratory posts on LinkedIn by those who made it. First, let…