InfoMagnus and GitHub Copilot Power AI Innovation at SerentHack 2024.
InfoMagnus partnered with Serent Capital to host SerentHack 2024, a GitHub Copilot-powered hackathon bringing together 46 developers from 16 portfolio companies to tackle real coding challenges using AI.
Huntington Beach, Calif., September 10, 2024 — InfoMagnus, a GitHub Advanced Partner, is proud to announce the success of SerentHack 2024, a hackathon hosted in partnership with Serent Capital. This event aimed at driving AI innovation across Serent Capital’s portfolio companies, emphasizing the power of GitHub Copilot to enhance developer productivity and creativity.
SerentHack 2024 brought together 46 developers from 16 portfolio companies, including Actionstep, Avionte, and HarperDB. Throughout the event, participants explored the capabilities of GitHub Copilot, solving complex coding challenges in unfamiliar programming languages. This hands-on experience highlighted Copilot’s ability to empower developers, streamline workflows, and enhance problem-solving in real time.
The hackathon concluded with a showcase of innovative projects, with Actionstep, BS&A Software, and HarperDB taking top honors. Each winning team demonstrated a deep understanding of GitHub Copilot’s potential, delivering projects that excelled in functionality, creativity, and execution.
"We are thrilled to partner with Serent Capital and bring GitHub Copilot to the forefront of AI adoption within their portfolio," said InfoMagnus co-founder Sal Manzo. "The enthusiasm and results seen during SerentHack 2024 underscore the transformative impact that Copilot can have on development teams, allowing them to push boundaries and achieve their goals with greater efficiency."
Expanding Copilot Adoption Across Serent’s Portfolio.
As part of InfoMagnus’s commitment to AI-driven development, the company has been instrumental in helping companies integrate GitHub Copilot through its Copilot Readiness Assessment. This assessment provides tailored insights into each company’s DevOps landscape, recommending steps for successful Copilot adoption, identifying potential blockers, and offering a customized rollout plan. This strategy laid the groundwork for initiatives like SerentHack, engaging developers through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Ongoing Training and Workshops.
In addition to hackathons, InfoMagnus offers comprehensive GitHub Copilot Workshops that focus on improving code quality, automating essential development tasks, and helping teams seamlessly integrate AI into their workflows. These workshops have become a cornerstone of InfoMagnus’s efforts to empower organizations to leverage AI for productivity gains.
By the Numbers: What SerentHack 2024 Delivered.
- Participation: 46 developers from 16 portfolio companies.
- Top Winners: Actionstep, BS&A Software, and HarperDB.
- Impact: Enhanced developer productivity through real-time AI assistance, creative problem-solving, and an introduction to Copilot’s long-term benefits.
"The creativity shown by the developers, especially in using GitHub Copilot for unfamiliar coding languages, was inspiring and reinforces why hands-on events like these are so valuable," said Tam Baghdassarian, Technical Director, Data & AI Services at InfoMagnus.
About InfoMagnus.
At InfoMagnus, we are architects of a digital evolution, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to practicality that positions us at the forefront of technology consulting. For more information, visit www.infomagnus.com.
About Serent Capital.
Serent Capital is a growth-focused private equity firm investing in founder-led B2B SaaS and technology companies. With $5 billion of assets under management, the firm has partnered with over 60 founder-led, industry-changing companies. Discover more at serentcapital.com.
