What you can do
As a Squad Leader on HackerSquad, you can:- Run events — Create and manage hackathons, hack nights, workshops, and more in your region using the full Event Management suite
- Find sponsors — Use the built-in Sponsor CRM to track prospects and close sponsorship deals
- Earn revenue — Receive a commission on every sponsorship deal you close, tracked in your Revenue dashboard
- Manage agreements — Handle contracts and e-signatures with sponsors through the Agreements system
- Track payouts — Monitor your earnings and payout history in the Payouts section
- Build your brand — Set up a public Squad Leader profile to showcase your community leadership
- Access resources — Get event planning guides, marketing templates, and best practices from the Resources hub
How it works
The Squad Leader program is built on a revenue-share model. When you bring sponsors to your events, you earn a commission on each sponsorship deal — typically 70% of sponsorship revenue goes to you, with 30% as a platform fee.| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission rate | 70% (default) |
| Platform fee | 30% |
| Payment | Per sponsorship, tracked in your dashboard |
| Event access | Full event management suite |
Getting started
Apply to the program
Submit your Squad Leader application with details about your experience, region, and community vision.
Get approved
The HackerSquad team reviews your application. You’ll be notified by email when a decision is made.
Set up your profile
Create your public Squad Leader profile with a bio, photo, region, and social links.
Plan your first event
Use the Events section to create and configure your first event.
Find sponsors
Start building your sponsor pipeline with the Sponsor CRM and close your first deal.
Next steps
Apply now
Submit your Squad Leader application
Dashboard
Explore the Squad Leader dashboard
Sponsor CRM
Learn about the sponsor pipeline