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Writing on innovation sprints, building, and the Swiss tech scene.
July 10, 2026
The unsolved problem at hackathons: judging
36 hours of building. One minute to pitch. The format has matured; the judging has not.
Alexandros Riggenbach · Co-Founder
June 18, 2026
The story that stays with me
A team came to solve someone else's problem. They left with the proof that they could build their own.
Alexandros Riggenbach · Co-Founder
June 11, 2026
Why we're building sprintd
It's not the most profitable thing I could be doing. It's the most aligned with what I care about: enabling people.
Alexandros Riggenbach · Co-Founder
May 26, 2026
Innovation sprint vs hackathon: what's the difference?
They look the same from the outside. The difference is what the weekend is built around, and what you walk away with.
Alexandros Riggenbach · Co-Founder