Hackathon Requirements Document - Day 3

1. Automatic and Optional Subscriptions
   • Automatic Subscriptions:
     • Users are automatically subscribed to all startup organizations they are part of.
     • Subscriptions ensure users receive notifications whenever a new post is made by the organization.
   • Optional Subscriptions:
     • Users can also subscribe to other startup organizations they are not part of.
     • Notifications for new posts by these organizations will be sent to subscribed users.
   • Notification Management:
     • Users can enable or disable notifications for specific subscriptions via their profile settings.
2. Event Management
   • Event Creation:
     • Users can create events as a special type of post.
   • Event Details:
     • Event Title.
     • Description.
     • Start Time.
     • End Time.
     • Location (Physical or Virtual).
   • Event Display:
     • Events are showcased in a dedicated section on startup profiles and user feeds.
     • Events will also appear in a calendar view for quick visibility.
   • Event Subscription:
     • Users can subscribe to events to express their interest or RSVP.
     • Subscribed users will receive notifications and reminders before the event.
   • Event Attendees:
     • A dedicated section for each event displays:
       • List of subscribers/attendees.
       • Total headcount.
       • Contact information for attendees (if publicly shared).
3. Calendar Integration
   • Export Functionality:
     • Events can be exported to formats compatible with major calendar applications, including:
       • Google Calendar.
       • Microsoft Outlook Calendar.
     • Export options include:
       • Single-click export links.
       • Downloadable .ics files.
   • Calendar Sync:
     • Option to sync events directly with the user’s calendar application.

Updated Platform Flow

• User Dashboard Updates:
  • New notifications section for posts, events, and subscription updates.
  • Calendar view integrated into the dashboard for tracking subscribed events.
• Startup Profile Updates:
  • Events section added to showcase all upcoming and past events.
  • Events include a shareable link for external access.

Additional Considerations

• Ensure seamless integration of notifications with the existing platform infrastructure.
• Maintain accessibility for Anonymous Mode users (e.g., allow browsing but not subscribing to events).
• Notifications and calendar exports should comply with privacy and data security regulations.

This concludes the updated requirements for Day 3 of the hackathon. Teams are encouraged to test and validate these features for cross-platform compatibility.