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Cambridge, MA · 2026

HackMIT 2026

New friends, new conversations, and a different view of tech from the East Coast.

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HackMIT 2026 opening ceremony in an MIT auditorium
The opening ceremony at HackMIT 2026.

HackMIT took me from California to the Boston area, where the tech community felt different in its pace and conversations. I met new friends, spoke with sponsors I hadn't come across before, and caught up on industry news, including Cursor's acquisition by SpaceX.

The best part was hearing what people on the East Coast were working on and comparing notes with my own West Coast experience. I'm grateful to the people who made time to share their ideas, help out, and make the weekend feel welcoming.

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