Could your team spot a fake LinkedIn profile before it was too late? Meet FirstWave, a hackathon project by Pranav Ramesh and Kshitij Kochhar built to stress-test the weakest link in cybersecurity: us. Instead of generic phishing training, FirstWave uses AI agents to build hyper-realistic fake profiles from publicly available data and run genuine social engineering campaigns against employees. Every campaign feeds into a real-time analytics dashboard that shows exactly how each target engaged, where the vulnerabilities are, and what training should come next. It's proactive, ethical (built entirely on public data with strict consent protocols), and designed to prepare people for the tactics attackers are actually using today. Read more about their build here: https://lnkd.in/exBxEWNR
Major League Hacking
Software Development
New York, NY 52,291 followers
A 1m+ global community empowering the next generation of developers to learn through hackathons & the MLH Fellowship.
About us
Major League Hacking (MLH) is a 500k+ global member community empowering the next generation of developers to learn through hackathons and the Open Source MLH Fellowship. MLH partners with software engineering, human capital management, Open Source, and DevRel leaders who wish to support the developers of tomorrow. Is that you? Start a conversation and learn more at https://sponsor.mlh.io/ The MLH Open Source Fellowship is a remote 12-week, stipended internship alternative. Diverse and highly-deserving early-career software engineers pair with companies doing their part to sustain Open Source software, including Meta, GitHub, AWS, G-Research, Mathworks, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and more. The independent jurists of the DevRel Awards recognized the MLH Fellowship with the distinction for "Best Developer Education Initiative." Fellow alumni have had their contributions merged into noteworthy Open Source projects and have gone on to work for the most well-regarded software companies. Learn more: https://fellowship.mlh.io/partners In addition to the MLH Fellowship, MLH powers over 200 weekend-long invention competitions as the official student hackathon league every year. These inspire innovation, cultivate communities, and teach computer science skills to more than 500,000 worldwide. Want to participate? Start here: https://mlh.io/event-membership B Corp MLH has been a community-first, mission-driven organization from the beginning. We measure our success by the number of hackers we empower, and we want to keep it that way. That's why we made it official and became a Certified B Corporation in 2016. B Corps are for-profit enterprises legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their community, not just their shareholders. Learn more: https://mlh.io/about
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- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- open source, cloud computing, internship, documentation, Cloud Native Computing, Linux, Software Engineering, Programming, diversity, OpenStack, hackathon, hackathons, university hackathon, university hackathons, open source software, Microservices, open source orchestration, and devops
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149 E 23 St, PO 438
New York, NY 10159, US
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Budgeting shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Meet Budgeteer, a hackathon project by Andrew S., Leyna Nguyen, and Ashley Lin built to act as your personal financial coach, not just another expense tracker. Budgeteer brings your statement activity, accounts, loans, and budgets into one clear view, then uses a lightweight decision intelligence model to suggest smart budget actions tailored to you. Powered by Llama 3, it goes further than tracking by answering your financial questions in plain language so you actually understand where your money is going. Read more about their build here: https://lnkd.in/enPijPNx
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Day one of DevRelCon NYC was a success! Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making this such a standout event. We had talks relating city infrastructure to the current development landscape, why we should design for more delight, and how to grow a successful company YouTube channel. There was strawberry matcha, plenty of swag, and of course — NYC bagels. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Ready for day two? #DevRelCon Pictured in order: Alex Kretzschmar, Nikita Jotwani, John Britton, Brian Douglas, ✨Lauren Lee
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next stop: new york city, next week. ✈️ really excited to be speaking at DevRelCon on reflections on taste. can’t wait to share a few thoughts. see you soon!
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Some great tips from 🪗 Joey de Villa on how to make the most of DevRelCon this year. ✍️ https://lnkd.in/ebpG_vhy
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How do you let an AI agent take real actions without giving it unlimited access? That is the problem behind Arc 14 of 100 Days of Solana. You’ll connect an agent to live blockchain data, give it a wallet, expose a program through MCP, and add the same kinds of controls you would expect in any production system: permissions, allowlists, spending limits, and audit logs. It is a practical introduction to agentic software for web2 developers, using Solana as the environment where the consequences are real. https://lnkd.in/eidssBpD
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One day until DevRelCon NYC kicks off at Industry in Brooklyn! Let us give you a tour of this wonderfully eclectic space. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow. 🌇 Don’t have a tickets yet? You can still grab them here: https://lnkd.in/eHSURDaS
DevRelCon NYC is less than a month away! Join our Chief Product Hacker Jon Gottfried as he gives us a tour of the venue: the incredible Industry City. A converted industrial space filled with shops, restaurants, and bars — there is plenty to do here between events. Stop by the on-site chocolate factory or touch some grass (figuratively) in the outdoor courtyard. We’re so excited to host you in this amazing space. Get Your Conference Pass Now: https://lnkd.in/eHSURDaS
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What if one photo of what's in your fridge could hand you back a full recipe? That's the idea behind Dachef, a hackathon project by Saphal Poudyal rethinking how we decide what to cook. Point your camera at your fridge or pantry, and Dachef scans the shot to identify your ingredients precisely enough to distinguish a green apple from a red one. From there, it uses Grounded Gemini 2.5 Pro to pull recipes centered on what you've actually got, so you're not left stuck mid-recipe over one missing spice. It also calculates the carbon footprint of each ingredient, and through the Knot API, can suggest greener homemade alternatives based on your food delivery history. A small but clever example of how AI can help in everyday tasks like figuring out what's for dinner. Check out the build: https://lnkd.in/e2-N_apr
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🚨 DevRelCon NYC starts in two days! 🚨 Get ready for: 🗣️ an all-star lineup of 40+ speakers ☕️ a beautiful venue with lots to explore 🌆 join us in the greatest city in the world: NYC! See you July 22-23. Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eHSURDaS
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We're hiring MLH Coaches! Coaches are community members who represent MLH at hackathons across North America and Europe. They mentor hackers, support organizers, and help ensure events run smoothly — from technical troubleshooting to event logistics. This is a paid position. Travel expenses are covered, and Coaches gain hands-on experience in mentorship, event operations, and community leadership. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about the hacker community, enjoy supporting hackers of all skill levels, and bring strong communication skills. A technical background is helpful but not required. Applicants must be 18 or older. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ebTizS63
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