In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack, to explore his journey from running a creative agency (Pixaworks Creative Sdn Bhd) to leading hackathons that help businesses foster innovation, acquire talent, and solve complex challenges. Tune in to learn how JomHack and Inbaraj have become a key players in corporate innovation and community building, and what the future holds for this exciting venture in the tech ecosystem.

Among other things, we dive into:

- The origins of JomHack and how Inbaraj transitioned from running a creative agency to designing and executing hackathons and innovation programs.

- How hackathons help businesses drive innovation, acquire talent, and test new ideas in a short time.

- The importance of community building and how it has played a central role in JomHack's success.

- Inbaraj’s insights on working with government agencies, corporates, and startups to create impactful innovation programs.

- The key steps involved in organizing a successful hackathon and the common misconceptions about what hackathons truly are.

- What’s next for JomHack and Inbaraj’s future ambitions.

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Categories:  technology,  managing,  education,  personal development

Tags:  hackathons,  community building,  corporate innovation,