š„ Runner-up - EO YouTube Hackathon
STALK is a stock price prediction platform that combines "Stock" and "Stalking" to analyze real-time market sentiment and predict stock movements.
šÆ What it does
- Analyzes real-time news articles and social media tweets
- Uses AI to process market sentiment and social signals
- Predicts potential movements of specific stocks based on gathered data
- Provides insights for traders and investors
š ļø Tech Stack
- Frontend: React
- Backend: Python Django
- AI/ML: Natural Language Processing for sentiment analysis
- Data Sources: News APIs, Twitter API
- Database: PostgreSQL
ā° Challenge
Built under intense 24-hour hackathon constraints, this project tested not only technical skills but also time management and team coordination abilities.
š Key Learning
Even though we achieved runner-up position, this hackathon taught me a crucial lesson: delivery and communication are just as critical as quality.
The experience highlighted that:
- Technical excellence alone isn't enough
- Presentation skills are essential for project success
- Preparation for demos is as important as the development itself
š Technical Innovation
Successfully implemented real-time data processing and sentiment analysis within the hackathon timeframe, demonstrating ability to rapidly prototype complex AI-driven financial tools.
š” Growth Moment
This project became a pivotal learning experience about the importance of communication in tech. It reinforced that building great products is only half the battle - effectively communicating their value is equally crucial.