Umer Farooq started working on the problem of making education inclusive for the blind community of Pakistan. Umer’s interest in the problem and the deep dive he took resulted in a startup called Boltay Huroof.In a wide-ranging interview about loving the problems to the evolution of the concept, Umer makes a compelling case for participating in a Code for Pakistan Hackathon. Here are SEVEN reasons to participate in a Hackathon:

• Endorsement of your idea
• Networking opportunity
• Accelerate your growth
• Chance to build a team (nature/skillset/compatibility)
• Challenge your skillset
• Building your confidence
• Prize money to fuel your ideas

Check out the complete interview here: