Yip Thy-Diep Ta, is a true trailblazer in the world of Web3 and crypto, and a leader and role model in the industry. As a co-founder of the award-winning blockchain literacy program Unit Masters, Yip has been instrumental in educating people about the potential of blockchain technology and increasing diversity and inclusivity in the tech sector. Her work has been recognized by the World Economic Forum's Crypto Sustainability Coalition, where she is a member, and she was also named on the list of 100 inspirational women of Web3. Yip Thy-Diep Ta's expertise and leadership in the Web3 and crypto industry continue to inspire others to explore the possibilities of blockchain technology to drive positive change in the world.

Yip is also the co-founder of DLT Talents, a program created in collaboration with the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center to help close the gender gap in the blockchain industry. She is a governor of H.E.R. Dao, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) dedicated to empowering women in the blockchain industry and providing scholarships and grants for female developers and builders to attend web3 hackathons and conferences.

In this AMA, she shares some practical tips on how you can win hackathons.

‍Hackathons - Women Can Participate and They Can Win:

• Women can participate and win in hackathons
• Diversity is key for building a winning team
• Project management and storytelling skills are important
• Previous hackathon experience is beneficial

‍High Performance Team Building:

• High performing teams need diverse skills and a good working relationship
• Time management and fixing issues before submission is crucial
• Pitch presentation should showcase the product and its story

‍How to Earn a Lot of Money from Hackathons:

• Tokenization of projects allows for payment and development
• Co-founder agreement and fair treatment of team members is important
• Dispute resolution may be necessary for prize money splitting
  

How to Stand Out From the Crowd in Hackathons:

• Big hackathons with mentors provide networking opportunities
• Good technical connections and mentor feedback are beneficial
• Enjoying the process helps with learning and building connections
• Standing out during the event, attending calls and speaking up frequently can impact career and professional development

How to Make Connections at Hackathons:

• Hackathons can lead to career changes and connections
• Connect with other teams and mentors during the event
• Pitch multiple times for feedback and potential pivots

soonami Venturethon- A Hackathon For Startups:

• Takes place multiple times during the year. Keep a track on the website
• The community is helpful, very active on discord and has mentors who speak to you every day of hackathon
• Apply to be part of soonami accelerator in addition to competing for the bounty
• During pre-venturethon events, breakout rooms are available for founders to connect and build teams
• Discussion sessions and startup pitches are part of the event
• If you don’t have an idea, you can join a project that has an idea and team in place
  

What next, after the hackathon?

• Essential to have a platform that connects and protects users
• Advance your project. Even if you don’t win, you can still get funding and support from soonami if you continue working on your project. In 6-8 weeks, if you implement the feedback you get, you can get a chance with the IC. Read more here.
• Christian Sauer, Founder, soonami and Mark Findlater, CTO, Foundance are present on most calls. You can forge a relationship with them by being active during the hackathon and attending the Venturethon events. 

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