A brief history
What started as a pilot program created by a few passionate employees, PayPal’s Opportunity Hack has become a global movement that connects local nonprofits and communities to the technology, skills and training needed to make a difference. Since its founding in 2013, there have been thirty three Opportunity Hacks across globe enlisting over 3,000 participants to help 200+ organizations in need.
But more than winning, what’s most important to Opportunity Hack participants is the shared purpose of providing valuable solutions to empower nonprofits. From PayPal employees to community members and students, each person is wholeheartedly excited to dedicate their personal time and skills to the people and organizations making a positive impact on the world.
Press
June 16, 2014 - eBay Inc: https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/technology-good-two-mobile-apps-social-purpose/
October 29, 2014 - eBay Inc: https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-incs-opportunity-hack-force-good/
November 18, 2015 - The Times of India: PayPal Hackathon | Opportunity Hack in Chennai & Bangalore
February 18, 2016 - PayPal Stories: PayPal Opportunity Hack: Coding for Communities
November 21, 2017 - 3blmedia: https://www.3blmedia.com/News/Opportunity-Hack-Driving-Social-Impact-Passion-and-Technology
Nov 20, 2017 - Talkofthetown: https://www.talkofthetown.ie/paypal-hackathon-helps-irish-charities-get-programme/
October 25, 2018 - Grand Canyon University News: Team lands $5,000 contract at Opportunity Hack
October 25, 2019 - Grand Canyon University News: The data’s in: GCU teams excel at Opportunity Hack
Global & Virtual
Bangalore, India
2015 | 2018
Timonium, Maryland
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019
Dublin, Ireland
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019
Singapore
2018 | 2019
Austin, Texas
2014