Hackathons do not inspire me

Why hackathons do not inspire me. Most of the common solutions that need to be deployed which have not, are CRUD apps with unique workflows - software developers hence get excited about solving business problems without any core tech innovation. Because workflows can't be copyrighted, any CRUD app can be cloned fairly quickly if it does indeed produce a novel and bankable workflow innovation. Forget about workflows for a moment - say you're developing some core IP that is really technogically innovative. Hackathons are the wrong place anyway. What are hackathons REALLY about? Hackathons are marketing platforms for people who already have core tech or business solutions which could benefit from access to capital, or access to networks. The prize money, the fervour, and sense of achievement ... are just condiments. Little distractions. But of course, you are not me, so hackathons may inspire you. :)