In a recent LinkedIn post, Arun P. highlights the significant success of the “MONEY TALKS” event, a hackathon focused on building and solving real-world problems within the finance industry. The event drew over 150 participants in a single day, demonstrating strong community engagement and a shared interest in advancing FinTech solutions.
Arun P. emphasized the value of hands-on experience for builders, particularly noting the interaction with their product, PRISM. According to Arun P., the hackathon provided a crucial platform for hundreds of builders to engage directly with PRISM.
“For Block Convey, one of the biggest wins was seeing hundreds of builders get hands-on with PRISM, use the product during the hackathon, and give us real feedback on how to make it better.”
The Power of Practical Application in FinTech Development
Arun P. argues that the core philosophy behind the “MONEY TALKS” format is to bring talented builders together with practical tools to address genuine challenges. This approach, as Arun P. explains, fosters authentic engagement with the underlying technology.
“That is exactly why we built this format: bring strong builders together, let them use real products, solve real problems, and create genuine engagement around the technology,” Arun P. stated in the post, underscoring the event’s strategic design.
Key Partnerships and Contributors
The success of the hackathon was attributed to the collaborative efforts of several organizations and individuals. Arun P. extended gratitude to partners including Maximor AI, Binder, Regodit, TechNovaTime, GenerativeIDE, prelint, Tavily, and ElevenLabs. Arun P. also acknowledged the contributions of the Block Convoy team, listing Dhruvi Desai, Pavan M., Khushi Ranganatha, Aishwarya Birla, Kritin D Madhavan, Rohit kumar Bandi Ravikumar, and Zachary Lynde.
Furthermore, Arun P. recognized the esteemed panel of judges who provided valuable assessment: Venu Moola, Jaison Jayaraj, Yannick Bierens, Stephan Rihs, Lohita Chamarti, Harish Nanjala, Priyanka Choudhury, Puneet Shivam, and Suzie Melkonyan-Griffith. The venue, provided by Wall Street and facilitated by Nate Berkeley Jr., was also highlighted as a key element to the event’s success.
Looking Ahead: The Next Hackathon
The positive outcomes of “MONEY TALKS” have spurred plans for future events. Arun P. confirmed that the team is already in the process of organizing the next hackathon, indicating a continued commitment to this innovative event format.
“We’re already working on the next hackathon.”
This forward-looking statement suggests that the lessons learned and the momentum gained from the recent event will inform and enhance future initiatives aimed at fostering FinTech innovation through collaborative problem-solving.
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This article is based on insights shared by Arun P. on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on September 10, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →