About

Cal Hacks, Berkeley SkyDeck, and UC Berkeley are joining forces for the first time to give you an unparalleled hacking experience.

UC Berkeley is the world’s #1 public university, with a rich history of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.

Cal Hacks is the non-profit organization that runs the largest collegiate hackathon in the world. Every year, Cal Hacks brings together innovative minds to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Berkeley SkyDeck is the premier startup accelerator and incubator affiliated with UC Berkeley. With a mission to empower and cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs, SkyDeck provides unparalleled support, resources, and connections to early-stage startups.

Key Advisors

Alexander Goldberg

Alexander Goldberg

Executive Director (Cal Hacks)

Chon Tang

Chon Tang

Founding Partner (Berkeley SkyDeck)

Rich Lyons

Rich Lyons

Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer (UC Berkeley)