EIA 009 Hack a TechYiZu Solution

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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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