Code & Capital

Building the Next Generation of Unicorns

Weekend of April 17, 2026 · San Francisco

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The Power of Convergence

In 2011, a group of entrepreneurs boarded a bus with nothing but laptops and an idea. 72 hours later, they had built Segment—acquired by Twilio for $3.2 billion.

StartupBus proved something remarkable: when you bring extraordinary talent together under the right constraints, with the right energy, something magical happens.

$3.2B

Segment acquisition

$55M+

LISNR raised

$1B+

Alumni total

These companies didn't succeed despite being built in 72 hours on a moving bus. They succeeded because of it.

The compressed timeline forced clarity. The physical proximity sparked chemistry. The shared intensity created commitment.

We believe we can do better.

Code/Capital = Summit + Hackathon

We're not running a typical hackathon. We're launching an experiment in what's possible when you combine the best engineering talent with the sharpest market minds under one roof for one weekend.

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The Summit

Brings together the most brilliant minds in markets ready for disruption—founders who've scaled companies from zero to hundreds of millions, investors who've spotted patterns before anyone else, domain experts who understand where industries are breaking and what comes next.

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The Hackathon

Transforms those insights into venture-ready concepts. In one weekend, form founding teams, build MVP mockups, develop basic business models, and create investor-ready pitches.

Before You Build

  • Industry experts present validated pain points
  • VCs present "white space" they're actively looking to fund
  • Domain experts share market insights
  • Form teams around real opportunities

The Weekend

  • 48 hours of focused building
  • Access to mentors, VCs, and domain experts
  • Technical resources (Google Gemini API, cloud credits)
  • Business case development alongside code

After

  • Pitch to judging panel (VCs, operators, domain experts)
  • Winner gets pitch opportunity with AI Futures Fund
  • Follow-up funding and mentorship opportunities
  • Launch with founding team, validated concept, and investor connections

What Makes Us Different

Most hackathons result in "solutions looking for a problem." Code & Capital flips the script:

  1. Start with validated problems from VCs and industry experts
  2. Build with business case as important as technical execution
  3. Judge on venture readiness, not just code quality
  4. Real investment opportunities for winning teams

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Code & Capital is limited, curated, and intense. If you're ready for the right moment, the right team, the right problem—this is it.

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Questions? Email business@sanscourier.ai

Questions

When is the full hackathon?

Weekend of April 17, 2026 (Friday-Sunday).

Where will it be held?

San Francisco, California. Specific venue to be announced.

How much does it cost?

Free to attend. Limited spots available—applications required.

Do I need a team?

No. We'll help with team formation based on interest forms and skills.

What if I'm not technical?

We need business-focused participants! Teams benefit from diverse skillsets.

What do I need to bring?

Laptop, chargers, and ideas. We'll provide food, drinks, and technical resources.

Will there be prizes?

Yes. Awards in multiple categories + winner pitches AI Futures Fund for potential investment.