Meet our AI KAT Hackathon Winners

Written By Inge van der Merwe

(And Their Lightning-Fast Brands)

Big brains. Bold brands. Built in under two hours.

The AI KAT Hackathon at Google Cloud HQ wasn’t just a demo—it was a full-on creative showdown. From a blank canvas, 80 brand-new concepts were born. Three stood out as next-level.

Here are the winners of our first-ever AI KAT Creative Hackathon:

🥇 1st Place – Mend by Aisha Owolabi

Category: Health & Wellness
Aisha took home the “Best Brand” award with Mend, a concept born from empathy and executed with razor-sharp strategy. Aisha, who leads content marketing at Photoroom, said:

“Going from an idea to a fully conceptualised brand—including mission, audience, messaging, and identity—in under two hours, was exhilarating.”

🥈 2nd Place – Viva by Mireia Bauzamas

Category: Fintech with Heart
Currently completing her MSc in Fintech & Business Analytics at University of Westminster, Mireia created Viva—a vibrant, purpose-driven finance brand with edge and soul.





🥉 3rd Place – Crypsure by Nick Gibbons

Category: Web3 Security
Nick, co-founder at BlockLock, delivered Crypsure, a crypto-insurance brand with a sleek identity and standout value proposition that wowed our judges.

Judged by Industry Powerhouses

Our diverse panel brought their A-game and serious credentials:

  • Fiona Dent – Edge VC

  • Paul Kerrison – Head of Gen AI Innovation, ITV

  • Natasha Davies – Marketing Director, PwC UK

  • Jacqui Duckworth – Co-founder, Visible Inc

  • Morgan Borer – Reputation strategist & founder

  • Emily Ford – Head of Startups, Google

  • Gareth Davies – Digital content creator & educator

  • Katrien Grobler – Founder & CEO, AI KAT

“From a blank canvas to full brand DNA, logo, strategy, and execution—all in glorious pink. Just WOW.” – Jacqui Duckworth

The Full Package in Minutes

What makes these winning brands special? They weren’t just ideas—they were complete, high-quality brand systems created with AI KAT in a fraction of the time it would normally take.

📸 See the winners and photos from the ceremony on AI KAT’s LinkedIn page
 🔗 Access AI KAT 2.0 now at aikat.ai
 ✉️ Want in on the next hackathon? Email katrien@theaikat.com with “COUNT ME IN FOR HACKATHON 2.0.”

Inge van der Merwe
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