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SwitchOn 2024, the second edition of Cashfree Payments’ flagship hackathon, was an extraordinary journey of innovation and the passion to create experiences that matter for key stakeholders. Over 200 participants and 43 mentors came together for 48 hours of innovation, teamwork, and creativity.
The journey to SwitchOn was as exciting as the event itself. Pre-event contests like the meme-a-thon saw incredible engagement with over 70 creative entries, sparking camaraderie. Throughout the way, our leadership team played a vital role by sharing insights and motivation for all participants.
On event days, the atmosphere at Cashfree Payments was charged with ambition and innovation. The office was transformed with vibrant SwitchOn-themed decor, branded merchandise. With Red Bull as our energy partner we fueled creativity with an extra dose of excitement. Live music, games, and delectable food kept spirits high as teams tackled challenging problems, building solutions to elevate the Cashfree Payments experience.
The highlight? The sheer brilliance of our participants. From groundbreaking solutions to compelling pitches, every team brought their A-game, presenting innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges, including Ramkumar Venkatesan (CTO) Vikas Guru (CFO), Nitin Pulyani (SVP, Product Management) Reeju Datta (Co-founder) and Akash Sinha (CEO and co-founder)
Here’s a spotlight on the winners:
- 1st Place: Prem Chand, Shubhi Maheshwari, Vibha Pundir, Harshith Kanigalpula, Divyanshu Kumawat.
- 2nd Place: Varun Goradia, Ashish Kumar, Raghav Rastogi, Rajeshwar Ojha, Worchipem Mangkung.
- 3rd Place: Ashwin Rajput, Peeyush Sahu, Srishti ., Praveenraaj Thangaraj.
SwitchOn wasn’t just about coding; it was about reimagining possibilities, fostering connections, and celebrating creativity. It was a testament to what Cashiens can achieve when they come together to innovate, collaborate, and dream big.
Here’s to the bold ideas and magical moments of SwitchOn 2024—looking forward to many more such inspiring journeys.
