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EIA 009 Hack a TechYiZu Solution

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Kevin Chen reveals how his lead in the recent HackYiZu 2015, which is a Techyizu-style Hackathon held in Shanghai held over two days for people with a passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Where the teams of men and women, experienced and non-experienced created hardware solutions to fun problems. He explained how full-training was given to the non-experienced on the Ardrino, the electronic brain of the projects, and laser cutting, for the creation of physical objects, which allows entrepreneurs to create minimal viable products.

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Show Notes

Sub Title: Techizu Hackathon 2015: Empowering Entrepreneurs through Hardware Innovation

Introduction: [00:00 – 03:06]

  • The episode features an interview with Kevin Chen, a key member of Techizu, a Shanghai-based organization supporting the startup and tech community.
  • Kevin discusses the recent Hakizu 2015 hackathon, a two-day event focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and social innovation.

    • Main Points:

    1. Overview of Techizu and Hakizu: [03:07 – 05:33]
      • Techizu is a volunteer-driven organization that organizes events for technology and entrepreneurship enthusiasts in Shanghai.
      • Hakizu is an annual hackathon organized by Techizu, providing a platform for individuals to collaborate on hardware innovation projects.
      • The event aims to bring together people with different levels of experience, from beginners to experienced professionals.
      • Purpose and Benefits of the Hackathon: [05:34 – 08:40]
        • The hackathon encourages participants to work on hardware-related projects and learn about technologies such as Arduino and laser cutting.
        • It offers an opportunity for beginners to gain hands-on experience and learn from experienced mentors.
        • Participants can explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and create functional prototypes.
        • Introduction to Arduino and Open Source Hardware: [08:41 – 11:29]
          • Arduino is a microcontroller board widely used in electronics projects and the core component of many innovations.
          • It provides a simple and user-friendly programming language, making it accessible to beginners.
          • Arduino’s open-source nature allows for a wide range of projects and fosters a supportive community of makers.
          • Inclusivity and Diversity in the Hackathon: [11:30 – 15:01]
            • The hackathon welcomes participants with varying levels of experience, from complete beginners to experienced individuals.
            • Women are encouraged to participate and contribute to the maker movement and hardware innovation.
            • The hacker space, Cintogen, where the hackathon takes place, is open to everyone interested in making and learning.
            • Future Plans and Techizu’s Other Events: [15:02 – 19:08]
              • Techizu plans to continue organizing hackathons on a yearly basis, providing opportunities for more hardware innovation projects.
              • They also organize other events like Bar Camp, a technology unconference, and events focused on UX design and lean startup principles.
              • All Techizu events are free, supported by sponsors, and aimed at building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Shanghai.

                • Conclusion: [19:09 – 19:47]

                • Techizu’s hackathon, Hakizu 2015, showcased the potential of hardware innovation and entrepreneurship.
                • Participants had the opportunity to learn and collaborate on projects, regardless of their experience level.
                • The hackathon aimed to empower individuals to create innovative solutions using tools like Arduino and laser cutting.
                • Techizu’s inclusive and supportive community fosters creativity and encourages diverse participation in the maker movement.

                  • Outro: [19:48 – 21:11]

                  • To stay updated on future episodes and access more information, listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast and visit asiabizstories.com.
                  • Asia Biz Stories thanks Kevin Chen and Techizu for sharing insights into the hackathon and their efforts to support entrepreneurs in action.
                  • The episode concludes, inviting listeners to join the next episode of Asia Biz Stories, focusing on entrepreneurs and their journeys.

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