Appathon 2025

What can you build with Sigma Data Apps in just two hours? In this friendly competition, three contestants tackle a real-world challenge: creating a rent-versus-buy calculator using Denver metro real estate data.

Each contestant was given the same dataset and requirements:

• Feature data warehouse writeback to build a workflow 
• Use a scoring model to make a clear buy vs. rent recommendation 
• Demonstrate Sigma’s capabilities and ease of app development

See the final app demos, hear direct feedback from the judges, and witness the crowning of the first-ever Sigma Data Apps Golden GOAT Champion. Whether you're a seasoned data pro or just getting started, this competition proves that with Sigma, anyone can build powerful applications—fast.

Participants

• Ashley Bennett Senior Associate, Spaulding Ridge
• Eric Heidbreder Owner & Principal Consultant, Chicago Analytics Services
• Katrina Menne Alliance and Tech Lead, Aimpoint Digital

Judges

• David Porter Head of Partner Engineering, Sigma
• Donny Alfano SI Partner Solutions Director, Sigma
• Alfonso Franklin VP of Solution Engineering, Sigma

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