Global Hack Week: Agents, Challenge 2

Challenge 2: Dashboard Walkthrough + Nash Demo What I Learned I learned how to navigate the Backboard dashboard and use its built-in features without writing any code. I discovered that the dashboard tracks activity with charts, saves conversations as threads, and supports memory so the assistant can recall facts across different chats. I also learned about Nash, a chat app built on the same platform, which allows me to switch between models seamlessly and even generate images. What I Did I logged into my Backboard account and explored the dashboard. I checked the analytics view to see charts for prompts and tokens. I started a new chat, enabled memory, and told the assistant facts about myself (my name and favorite pizza topping). I opened a new thread and confirmed that the assistant remembered my details. I explored the model library and tried chatting with different models. I visited the memory page to see the facts saved and even deleted one to test the controls. I confirmed my promo credits under Settings. I tried Nash by signing in, starting a conversation, switching models mid-chat, and generating an image. I compared responses from different models to see how they varied. Reflection I realized how powerful memory is for building agents that can recall context across conversations. I also saw how Nash simplifies working with multiple models in one place, which saves time and keeps my data organized. This challenge helped me understand the foundation of agent-based workflows and gave me hands-on experience with multi-modal AI. Screenshot Here’s a screenshot of my dashboard and Nash demo: