ITCHATHON - Solve actual problems

Sep 27, 2026 5:00 PMSan Francisco, CA

About this event

*"*The way to get startup ideas is not to try to think of startup ideas. It's to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself." Paul Graham


We run the ITCH panel discussion, where we sit down with business owners and industry experts to discover problems worth solving.Now we're running ITCHATHON (a hackathon) to actually solve them.

The ITCH panel is happening on September 24th.

**Register here: **ITCH panel

Most people who want to build something sit in a room and brainstorm ideas. That is the wrong starting point.

The right starting point is a real problem. Felt by a real person. That is the ITCH worth scratching.


This is for anyone who wants to build something. A startup, a side project, or just something for your CV. Up to you.


Come and leave with a solution for a real problem. ITCH.****September 27th, 10 AMTeams and individuals are welcome.


Partners

**Apify**The largest marketplace of trusted tools for AI. Get real-time web data, track competitors, generate leads, monitor social media, and integrate your apps and agents.

**European Startup Embassy**Providing the physical and virtual infrastructure for European startups and investors to thrive in the U.S.

Community partners

**Build Club**The world's most collaborative AI community.


If you know a small or medium business owner who'd be great to invite to the panels, connect with me on LinkedIn.