Portland builders! It’s time to create platforms that move markets.
Join us for a high-intensity, one-day hackathon focused on building real, usable marketplaces using Lovable and modern AI tooling. This is not a theory session. This is where products get built, tested, and seen.
From wellness platforms to AI agents, service marketplaces to niche communities — if it connects people, transactions, or value exchange, it belongs here.
Build. Ship. Show.
What You’ll Do
Build a working marketplace in a single dayUse Lovable to launch faster than traditional stacksIntegrate AI (Claude, APIs, automations) where it mattersPresent your product to a room of builders, founders, and operators
Example Ideas (Optional Inspiration)
Local services marketplace (Portland-based or global)AI-powered booking platformsCreator monetization toolsEvent + community marketplacesB2B service exchangesNiche marketplaces (wellness, fitness, real estate, etc.)
Why This Matters
Marketplaces are one of the most powerful business models in the world — but most people never build one.
This hackathon is designed to change that.
You’ll walk away with:
A live product (not just a prototype)A repeatable framework for marketplace buildingReal feedback from experienced operators
Who Should Join
Engineers, designers, and product buildersFounders exploring marketplace ideasAnyone curious about building with Lovable + AIHackathon regulars and first-timers welcome
Format
Solo or teams (up to 4)3–5 hours of focused buildingLive demos + presentationsCommunity voting + judge feedback
What You Get
Lovable credits to build your projectAccess to a high-signal builder communityVisibility across the Portland tech ecosystemA shot at building something real
Judging Criteria
Clarity of marketplace conceptExecution + usabilityCreativity and differentiationReal-world potential
Portland is building again.
This is your chance to shape what comes next.
