Bianca Buzea - Head of DevRel Chronicle | Privacy Academy Interviews

Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

In this Privacy Academy Interview, we sit down with Bianca Buzea, Head of Developer Relations at Chronicle (the first oracle on Ethereum) and founder of DevRel Uni, to explore how to get the most out of hackathons. From team formation & storytelling to avoiding common pitfalls, Bianca shares practical insights from her experience as a hacker, mentor, and organizer. Whether you’re new to Web3 or a seasoned builder, this conversation is packed with tips to make your next hackathon experience truly impactful. Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction: Bianca Buzea, Chronicle & DevRel Uni 02:00 – Why hackathons matter: Networking, learning & co-founder hunting 03:05 – Redefining “winning”: Beyond prizes & bounties 04:00 – Team diversity: Why technical + storytelling skills matter 05:00 – Common hackathon pitfalls & how to avoid them 06:00 – Practical tips for forming strong teams & preparing early 07:10 – Mentorship at hackathons: Unblocking & connecting builders 09:00 – Why sponsor booths are crucial: Real-world examples 10:40 – Ideal hackathon team: Technical execution + storytelling 12:30 – Final tips: Be curious, share your work & prepare before the event This interview is part of Privacy Academy Interviews — a peer-to-peer knowledge project exploring the most important ideas in Web3, privacy, and digital freedom. Links: https://academy.web3privacy.info Camera & sound: https://x.com/BabyBitProd Interviewer: https://x.com/0xfarbey Let privacy be with you!