Application form
The application covers several areas to help the HackerSquad team understand your fit for the program.Personal information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Full name | Your legal name |
| Contact email for the program | |
| Your LinkedIn profile URL |
Location and region
Specify the city and region where you plan to organize events. Squad Leaders typically focus on a specific metro area or region to build a concentrated local community.Experience and vision
The application asks about your background and plans:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Previous experience | Your history with organizing developer events, meetups, or communities |
| Why you want to be a Squad Leader | Your motivation for joining the program |
| Community vision | How you plan to build and grow a developer community in your region |
| Event cadence plans | How often you plan to run events (e.g., weekly, biweekly, monthly) |
| Potential venues | Venues you have access to or plan to use for events |
| Potential sponsors | Companies in your region that may be interested in sponsoring events |
| Existing network | The size and nature of your current developer network |
| Time commitment | How much time you can dedicate to the program each week |
| Long-term goals | Where you see your community in 6-12 months |
| References | People who can vouch for your community organizing abilities |
Submitting your application
Fill out all fields
Complete every section of the application form. The more detail you provide, the stronger your application.
Review process
After submission, your application goes through a structured review process:| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Pending | Application submitted and awaiting initial review |
| Under Review | The HackerSquad team is actively evaluating your application |
| Approved | You’ve been accepted into the Squad Leader program |
| Rejected | Your application was not accepted at this time |
Applications are reviewed by the HackerSquad team. You will be notified by email when a decision is made.
After approval
Once approved, you’ll gain access to the full Squad Leader portal:- Set up your profile — Create your public Squad Leader profile with a bio, photo, and social links
- Explore the dashboard — Familiarize yourself with the Squad Leader dashboard and tools
- Plan your first event — Create your first event using the event management suite
- Start prospecting — Use the Sponsor CRM to begin building your sponsor pipeline
Next steps
Squad Leader overview
Learn more about the program
Dashboard
Explore the Squad Leader dashboard
Profile setup
Set up your public profile