501(c)(3) Nonprofit Est. 2023 Free & Open to All EIN 61-2122391

Mission

Building Charleston into a recognized tech hub

CharlestonHacks is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to growing Charleston's technology community through high-quality events, open collaboration, and inclusive membership. We believe a thriving tech ecosystem begins with community — and membership is always free.

2023 Year Founded
50+ Events
1,000+ Participants

Upcoming

Events

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Hacks

Things we've built

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See who's building

Find people, projects, skills, and where overlap exists. Explore the network to find collaborators.

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Show up where they'll be

Connections compound when they repeat. Find events nearby and make them count.

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Community Chat

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Moments

Built by the community

CharlestonHacks winners posing together Builders collaborating at a CharlestonHacks event Community networking moment at CharlestonHacks Presenter explaining a project at CharlestonHacks Participants working side by side Team presenting their project CharlestonHacks winners posing together Builders collaborating at a CharlestonHacks event Community networking moment at CharlestonHacks Presenter explaining a project at CharlestonHacks Participants working side by side Team presenting their project

About

What we believe

These principles guide how we build community and support each other.

People Matter Most

We prioritize trust, inclusion, and human relationships over hype, metrics, or ego.

We Are Independent

We stay community-led so decisions serve members first and keep our mission clear.

We Are Connectors

We bring builders together across disciplines to spark collaborations that would not happen alone.

We Are Experimental

We test ideas in public, learn quickly, and treat iteration as a core part of progress.

We Help Others

We share knowledge, mentorship, and resources so more people can build with confidence.

We Think Big Picture

We focus on long-term impact for Charleston's tech ecosystem, not just short-term wins.

Leadership

Board of Directors

CharlestonHacks is governed by a volunteer board of experienced technologists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — all committed to making Charleston a place where builders thrive.

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