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People Doing Stuff · 2026-04-11
College Student Creates App In 72 Hours That Solves A Problem 50 Million People Had
Sarah had an idea. She had a weekend. She coded non-stop. A company bought it for $12 million.
What Happened
Sarah noticed a problem: organizing group photos from vacations is hell. Everyone has photos. Nobody has ALL the photos. Someone always has a better version. It's chaos.
During a hackathon weekend, Sarah created an app where group members could upload photos, and the app would organize them by person, time, and quality. One place for all group photos.
Why This Matters
Sometimes the best solutions come from personal frustration and intense focus.
Deeper Context
Tech entrepreneurship has never been more accessible. Sarah took advantage.