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Posts Tagged 'Canton Bulldogs'
Carlisle Indians Star in WWI
This might be considered a senior moment piece as I have no recollection of why I intended to write about errors in ads this time. I suppose that I noticed an error or two in the ads in the back of the 1912 Spalding's Guide so will start by looking there. Wait a few minutes for me to do a little research….
Perusing the 1912 and 1910 Spalding Guides did not trigger my memory nor did I discover some new error I previously overlooked. So, I will write about something that is fresh in my mind.
Due to problems in scanning the 1918 Spalding's Guide, I have had to manually clean up many pages, many of which I could not resist reading while working on them. Something that jumped out at me was that, although Carlisle Indian School had a very poor season in 1917, former players' names and, in some cases, pictures dotted the pages of this volume. And it wasn't because the pro game was being covered heavily. It was because so many of them played on military teams even though they were not eligible for the draft as being noncitizen Indians.
Page 4 of the 1918 Spalding' Guide is the first page in that book to mention any player. On that page are the photos of Walter Camp's All-Service Eleven for 1917. Warner elected to not list an All-America squad for 1917 because so many star players were serving in the military and that many schools discontinued inter-collegiate athletics, played abbreviated schedules, or used inexperienced players. However, the military squads often included several former college stars in their line-ups. The quality of the football played by the military teams was so good that the games often drew large crowds, so large that the annual New Year's game in Pasadena was played between two military teams.
The photograph on page 4 for player #6 was that of William Gardner, a star end on the great Carlisle Indian School team of 1907. It matters not that Camp misspelled his name as Gardiner because he had Carlisle and Camp Custer right. It is well known that Army Capt. Gardner served at Camp Custer and played on its team. Camp made no mention of Gardner's play but, on page 5, listed him at end on his ALL-AMERICA SERVICE ELEVEN, First Eleven. Camp also placed him on his ALL-SERVICE SECTIONAL ELEVENS, Middle West Eleven on page 11. At about 34 years of age (ages are uncertain for people of that time), Gardner was long in the tooth for an athlete of that era, having last played at Carlisle in 1907. But he did play some pro ball for Canton in the years leading up to America's entry into WWI. Perhaps, Walter Camp was making up for his snub of Gardner in 1907 when he left the Indian star off his All America Team.
<next time—More Carlisle Players in The Great War>
Tags:Canton Bulldogs, Walter Camp
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All-Indian Backfield
While doing a little research at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio recently, I came across a photocopy of a newspaper article titled "Backfield of Indians—Plan of Jim Thorpe." The article began by saying that Thorpe planned on fielding an Indian backfield for the Canton Bulldogs during the 1919 season. The name of the newspaper and date were not on the copy but the paper must have been local to Canton or nearby Massillon because the third paragraph began, "Guyon's presence here…" which implies that the paper is local to the team's location. Discussing the possible line-up for the 1919 season suggests that the article was written after the end of the 1918 season, definitely after Armistice in November 1918. Sometime in 1919 is more likely because the article stated, "…will reach shores not later than September."
The writer discusses how Thorpe plans to reunite with three of his former Carlisle teammates all in Canton's backfield. Gus Welch would play quarterback (blocking back in the single-wing, wingback in the double-wing), Joe Guyon and Thorpe would be the halfbacks, and Pete Calac would be the fullback. All had played together on the 1912 Indian team but Guyon and Calac were needed on the line to replace Lone Star Dietz and Bill Newashe at the tackle positions because they were no longer playing on the team. Welch, Guyon and Calac were all in the backfield on the 1913 edition but Thorpe had departed by then.
Thorpe's dream of being reunited fell through because Gus Welch took the head coaching position that had opened up with Lone Star Dietz's dismissal. Thorpe, Calac and Guyon played pro ball together for several years and won championships in 1919 and 1920. Thorpe tried to field the same all-Indian backfield in 1917 but Joe Guyon elected to play college ball for National Champions Georgia Tech, was named to Walter Camp's All America Second team at halfback, the same honor he received in 1913, his last year at Carlisle.
Tags:Canton Bulldogs
Posted in Carlisle Indian School, Football, Gus Welch, Jim Thorpe, Joe Guyon, Lone Star Dietz, Pete Calac, William Newashe | Leave a Comment »
Bulldogs and Indians Play Footbrawl
Large newspapers of the day recorded the October 15, 1922 game simply as Canton 14 – Oorang 0 but that doesn't begin to tell the story. In the early days of the NFL, the Canton Bulldogs were a powerhouse team that featured Jim Thorpe and his Carlisle Indian School teammates, Joe Guyon and Pete Calac, in the backfield. But in 1922, Jim Thorpe and Walter Lingo formed the Oorang Indians franchise to, at least in theory, compete with Canton for championships. Oorang's results were anything but competitive as Father Time's inexorable crush was their greatest opponent. However, they more than rose to occasion when they battled the eventual league champions. And battle they did.
Few details of the game were covered by the national media but a Massillon, Ohio newspaper and the hometown paper of one of the players provided some unexpected coverage of the hard-fought battle. After a scoreless first half, the Bulldogs scored their two touchdowns in the third quarter. The Evening Independent told the story, "During that part of the contest the game almost developed into a free-for-all when the Indians gave battle to several Canton linemen who used their fists on an opponent, guilty of kneeing one of the Canton halfbacks. Throughout the game, Thorpe's charges played in a most determined fashion, and bloody faces were not uncommon."
A skeptic might conclude that this was slanted by a reporter from the Bulldogs' rivals' lair but The Lebanon Daily News provided some verification when it wrote, "William Winneshiek…was the recipient Sunday of an extraordinary compliment from the football players of the Canton Bulldog professional team. Winnie played center against them for the Oorang Indians and as an expression of appreciation of his wonderful playing and good sportsmanship, he was presented with the football used in the game and also a gold watch. The game developed into a slugging match, but evidently the Lebanon Indian played the game and kept out of the fights."
Tags:Canton Bulldogs, Oorang Indians, William Winneshiek
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Joe Little Twig, Another NFL Star
Last time, I mentioned a guy named Joe LittleTwig. It just so happens that Wini Caudell has a website dedicated to him. You see, if things had turned out differently, he might have been Wini's grandfather. But they didn't.
Joe is believed to be Mohawk born on or near the Cattaraugus Reservation in New York State. After attending school on the reservation, he enrolled at Carlisle Indian School. So far, I haven't been able to locate any record of him at Carlisle, but this isn't all that unusual. Sometimes, different names were used. School employees often spelled named creatively, something that makes searching difficult. There's a good chance that LittleTwig was young and not fully developed physically, a factor that would likely have kept him from making the varsity team. It's almost impossible to identify players on any of the other teams at the school.
After leaving Carlisle, he served in WWI, but I have no details on that yet. After the war, he turned his hand to professional football and had more success than most. Researching his pro football career may be easier than researching his earlier life because some records-and a book-exist about the Oorang Indians and newspapers covered the early NFL games to some extent. Because he settled in Canton, either the local historical society or the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which is located there, may have information on his life after football.
Wini Caudell's site about Joe LittleTwig: http://www.rockislandindependents.com/Players/All%20Players/joejohnson.htm
Tags:Canton Bulldogs, Joe LittleTwig, Oorang Indians, Rock Island Independents, Wini Caudell
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When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019. Competition will run from 8:30am to approximately 6:00pm. Details on timing of specific heats will be provided closer to the day of the competition.
Where: James Madison University Recreation Center. Parking will be available in in Lot P, G, or Convo F.
From South: Head North on I-81. Take Exit 245. Turn Left onto Port Republic Rd. Turn Right (First road) onto Bluestone Dr. Parking will be on your Right. Once you've parked, head down to the end of Parking Lot P to the end of Parking Lot C9 and go through Duke Dog Alley, which runs under I-81. UREC will be just on the other side, up the hill on the left.
From North: Head South on I-81. Take Exit 245. Turn Right onto Port Republic Rd. Turn Right almost immediately onto Bluestone Dr. Parking will be on your Right. Once you've parked, head down Parking Lot C9 and go through Duke Dog Alley, which runs under I-81. UREC will be just on the other side, up the hill on the left.
Please note that registration will be capped at 80 competitors.
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Congress documents will be submitted to a broad discussion
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In this article: 7th Congress, Cuba, PCC First Secretary Raúl Castro Ruz, Politics, society
PCC First Secretary Raúl Castro Ruz, presented the Central Report to the 7th Congress, after evoking the 55th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution, on April 16, 1961, on the eve of the mercenary invasion at Playa Girón, which was defeated in less than 72 hours, with Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz on the front lines.
He noted that participating in the event were 1,000 delegates and some 280 invitees, representing the Party's 600,000 members, organized in 54,000 grassroots units.
The first Secretary noted that the Congress would include the presentation of four principal draft documents, work on several of which began after the previous Congress: the conceptualization of Cuba's socio-economic model; the development plan through 2030; a report on the implementation of the guidelines over the last five years and their updating for the period 2016-2020; and an analysis of Party objectives approved at the First National Party Conference.
These documents, he insisted, must not be considered finished works, or an ideological prism, but will be enriched during the commissions' debates, and subsequently submitted to periodic review, maintaining a dynamic vision of their content.
On this occasion, he clarified, a major process of public debate and consultation on these documents was not held, because they are considered a continuation of the lines agreed upon five years ago, to update the country's socio-economic model.
Additionally, he said, these documents reflect the collective work of many different professionals, and were analyzed during two Central Committee Plenums, a process which led to the submission of 900 opinions and suggestions, included in the latest version.
Raúl noted that this is the first time a Party Congress has considered the conceptualization of the country's socio-economic model, one which outlines the essential foundations of the society to which we aspire, to be reached via the process of updating underway.
The conceptualization and the basis of the National Economic and Social Development Plan through 2030, following their analysis during the Congress, will not be approved at this event, but rather will go on to be debated by Party and Young Communist League members, representatives of mass organizations and different sectors of society, with the aim of enriching and perfecting said plan, Raúl noted.
The Army General requested that the 7th Congress authorize the Central Committee to introduce the modifications resulting from this consultation process and the final approval by the National Assembly of People's Power.
Regarding progress in the implementation of the Guidelines, Raúl noted that since they were approved it was made clear that "the process of implementation will not be an easy path, free of obstacles and contradictions," and that the fundamental transformations in the updating of the economic model would take over five years to implement, which in practice has been demonstrated.
Regarding the main obstacles encountered during this process, he mentioned out-dated mindsets and resistant attitudes.
Efforts to implement the Guidelines have been systematic, he stated, adding that 21% of the 313 approved guidelines have been implemented, while 77% are in the process and 2% have yet to be initiated.
However, he admitted, the slow implementation of legal regulations and their assimilation, has delayed approved policies in practice.
The principle that no one will be left uncared for, determines the updating of the Cuban economic model, undeniably impacted by the global economic crisis and the effects of the U.S. blockade, he added.
Economic decisions can not mean a break with the ideals of social justice of the nation or undermine the unity of the majority of the people around the Party, nor as a result of these measures should instability and uncertainty be generated in the population, he noted.
FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY
Referring to the dual currency system in the country, one of the main economic obstacles, Raúl stressed that work in this area has not ceased, and the solution will not be put off indefinitely.
Rectifying this situation, along with other structural distortions of the Cuban economy, will be key to driving forward progress in terms of growth and further development, he noted.
The change to the monetary system will facilitate creating conditions to overcome the adverse effects of egalitarianism and at the same time make the socialist principle of "from each according to his ability, to each according to his work" a reality.
Among the broader legal norms approved between the Sixth Congress of the PCC and this edition, the new Foreign Investment Law is an important engine of the economy. In this regard, Raúl stressed that in addition to the advantages that Law No.118 offers investors, this guarantees national sovereignty at all times.
The creation of the Mariel Special Development Zone, as a major means of attracting national and foreign investors, is also one of the noteworthy steps in this process, given its ability to generate employment and long-term financing.
Raúl emphasized that, without underestimating in the least the obstacle of the U.S. blockade and its extraterritorial application, archaic prejudices must be left behind, in approaching the new stage in the thawing of relations between the two countries.
Broadly speaking, in terms of foreign investment, the President noted that the focus of investments has changed substantially. For example, while five years ago, levels of investment in the productive sphere and infrastructure reached 45%, in 2015, these areas accumulated 70% of total foreign investment.
He also highlighted that the recognition of the market is not at all at odds with the socialist economy, nor does this mean that the Party, the government and mass organizations will cease to act in situations that negatively affect the population. On the contrary, they should help prevent these from manifesting.
Amid these circumstances, Raúl noted that in general, "salaries and pensions are still insufficient to meet the needs of the Cuban family," despite having seen growth in the period from 2010 to 2015.
However, he acknowledged that it has not been possible to extend the budgeted wage increases to the majority of the activities outlined in the approved policy.

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I enjoy all your posts on Az and sincerly regard you as on of the "Good Guys", a real positive to Az forums.
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The extraordinary glass and iron palace built to display the flora of the Philippines in 1887.
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Be aware that the Palacio gets very hot inside - it was built as a greenhouse, after all.
Pacific flowers
Buen Retiro Park has a long history as a venue for extravagant exhibitions and shows. In 1887, during the early days of its official ownership by the public, the park played host to an exhibition of the Philippine Islands, which were a Spanish colony at the time.
Architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco - also responsible for the park's Palacio de Velázquez - created a greenhouse to house indigenous flowers brought over from the Philippines. The exhibition extended into the park, and included a recreation of a Filipino village.
Greenhouse to gallery
Originally intended to be disassembled and moved to another site, the Palacio de Cristal has remained here ever since, alongside its accompanying artificial lake, which like Estanque del Retiro is teeming with fish and terrapins, as well as a few black swans. Inspired by London's Crystal Palace, the building takes the shape of a Greek cross and is made almost entirely of glass set in an iron framework, atop a brick base decorated with ceramics.
Colonial exhibitions are a thing of the past. No longer a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal is now used as a venue by the Museo Reina Sofia for temporary art exhibitions. A recent show by conceptual artist Kimsooja saw the building transformed into a surreal palace of rainbows using a diffractive covering on the glass. Whether or not there's anything on, the palace is a wonderful sight, making for excellent photo opportunities in the forested peace and quiet of the park.
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Buen Retiro Park
The green heart of Madrid, hosting an array of gardens and monuments.
Estanque del Retiro
An impressive artificial lake that complements The Monument to Alfonso XII in Buen Retiro Park.
Monument to Alfonso XII
An equestrian statue of the monarch in the centre of Buen Retiro Park, offering the best view over the lake.
Casón del Buen Retiro
One of two remaining 17th-century buildings in Buen Retiro Park, the Casón is home to a famous fresco.
Palacio de Velázquez
This beautiful neoclassical building is an exhibition hall located in Buen Retiro Park.
San Jerónimo el Real
A 16th century Roman Catholic church with royal connections, now used by the Prado Museum.
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This four hour tour will introduce you to the lives of some of the most influential artists of Europe, followed by a memorable walk around the stunning Buen Retiro Park.
Commence your tour at the Prado Museum.
Take in the phenomenal architecture and masterpieces.
Learn about major art movements.
Re-fuel with a swift coffee break.
Cruise through Buen Retiro Park.
Snap pictures of the Monument to Alfonso XII and el Casón del Buen Retiro building.
Marvel at the architecture of the Church of San Jeronimos.
The Very Best of Art and Culture
You will begin your tour at the Spanish national art museum: the Prado Museum. Founded in 1819, it is well worth a visit just for its stunning neoclassical architecture, let alone its impressive collection of some 8,000 paintings and many beautiful sculptures, drawings and prints. Here, your expert guide will endeavour to shed some light on the major art movements you will see in the museum, including the Renaissance and Baroque.
You will also learn about the fascinating social and cultural background of some of the most iconic paintings house in the museum, such as the Spanish masterpiece Las Meninas by Velazquez; Artwork by Fran Angelico, gifted creator of The Annunciation; Christ Washing the Disciple's feet by Tintoretto, and masterpieces by the Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch.
Sublime Walk
After a well deserved coffee break, you will head over to the fabulous Buen Retiro Park, where your guide will walk you through its rich history, traced back to Isabella I (1505). You will notice stunning sights such as the artificial lake that complements the impressive Monument to Alfonso XII, and el Casón del Buen Retiro building; one of two remaining 17th century additions to the park and former home of King Philip IV.
Well worth a visit, this is now a museum housing an incredible collection of 19th and 20th century paintings, including work by the Spanish painter, Joaquín Sorolla. You will also have the opportunity to visit the absolutely beautiful Church of San Jeronimos; and the crowning place of King Juan Carlos in 1975.


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Thales – Civil UAS Digital Concept Project
Thales is a world-leading innovator across the Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space industries.
Thales Group, a leading multinational, designs and builds electrical systems as well as providing services for sectors like defence and security. The company contacted us to discuss a collaborative partnership related to a large-scale digital project focused on the worldwide UAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System) industry.
Following a one-day workshop, aimed at getting to the heart of the problem, we undertook an innovation sprint to explore possible solutions. These we outlined in a concept proposal, which uncovered opportunities for the short, medium and long term, keeping in mind how certain technologies will no doubt advance in the coming years. The proposal was presented to Thales during a follow-up workshop.
Connected device washing machine app
We worked with the manufacturer on this "Internet of things" app. It allows the user to connect to their washing machine with phones and tablets and control it from the comfort of another room and customize wash programmes to meet their needs.
After discovery sessions and a workshop to determine the functions of the app we mapped out the app and produced wireframes (see example below) for all sequences and scenarios a user would be faced with. We were provided with a prototype machine to work with and test on.
Users can select from pre-programmed washes or create their own custom washes. The app also saves the last five washes or allows the users to select a favorite wash. The app gives full control over all the wash functions, a wash can be stopped, started or paused from a users phone or tablet and whilst in progress a timer shows how long is left and what stage the wash is at.
Portl
Portl, as our solution is known, is a universal app – that is one that works on both the iPhone and the iPad, using the same codebase. It differs from the competition through emphasising 'introductions', not just available jobs, and is highly user-friendly, with intuitive registration and easy onboarding processes.
At the heart the app is a search feature that lets clients find freelancers based on different criteria. Once they have narrowed down their selection, they can then purchase credits to 'unlock' freelancers' profiles and access contact details. We even included an availability update request so clients could first ensure selected individuals will be free to work when required. The app, which integrates geolocation, also allows users to communicate via email, text, WhatsApp or social media.
iOS · Cross Platform
The challenge: how best to engage? EDF, a national leader in the gas and electricity market, caters for homes and businesses of all sizes throughout the UK. To engage this broad customer base, the company's business and marketing team had been sending out a regular newsletter as a means of circulating dynamic content and keeping people up-to-date on the organisation's latest activities
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How's your iMessage experience these days? Lacking a little... hedgehog? We thought so. But don't despair - we've got just the ticket.
With our new hedgehog stickers app, you can choose from ten awesome hedgehog stickers guaranteed to up your cool in the communication game. Just select the one you want, peel and place it on your message bubble – or a photo – and chill, safe in the knowledge you're one hip guy/gal.
We built the app to celebrate two ten-year anniversaries, both of which took place in 2017: the launch of Apple's iPhone and of hedgehog lab itself. Over the years, we've proved to be a match made in heaven, changing the face of the mobile and connected devices space. So we thought: why not play a little? We think you'll love the result.
Mindz
Dr Tom Mole, of Cambridge University, is one of the UK's leading experts on meditation and mindfulness. So when he asked us to build an app that would not only help people master the practice, but ultimately aid his research, we were more than happy to help.
Mindz, a Proof of Concept for which had already been developed, takes users through a 56 day course of guided meditations. As they progress, they are rewarded with inspirational flashcards, poems and quotes, and can see their 'path' depicted visually on the stunning mountain imagery featured on the landing page. Users can also supplement their practice with one-off meditation sessions. Either way, they will be able to access detailed feedback on how they are doing through a revolutionary tool known as the MindfulBreather.
Diabetiq
Android · iOS
Living with diabetes can be challenging, often requiring patients to make significant lifestyle changes. Our client, though, was convinced that this need not be a grim endeavour, but that motivation could be sparked through fun, easily trackable challenges, combined with access to key information.
Our solution, DiabetIQ, which is available on iOS and Android, brings together a number of helpful features in one location:
- Hundreds of low carb recipes
- Suggested meal plans, along with a build-your-own option
- Glucose, insulin, carb intake and exercise tracking, with an interactive graph to monitor progress
- Fun maps that track one's journey to a healthier life
- A points system for reductions on exclusive books and more
FT The Banker, Top 1000 Banks
Android · iOS · iPhone · Cross Platform
hedgehog lab worked with the FT to provide an HTML5 based solution for the Top1000 Banks project. FT was looking for a partner to develop a web app which they could deploy on multiple mobile platforms while ensuring that the project was ready to meet the publishing deadline for the magazine.
Jamie's 15 Minute Meals
Channel 4 and Fresh One were looking at developing a second screen mobile companion app for their television show. hedgehog lab was chosen as the preferred post-PC partner to work with them.
With 12 weeks to go to the launch of Jamie Oliver's biggest television series 15-Minute Meals, Channel 4 came to us with a challenge to architect, design and build a fully working iOS app for iPad & iPhones within this timescale.
KatchIt
KatchIt originally approached us with the whole idea of making life more efficient whilst also having a cool and trendy app that people want to use
The app revolves around the use of Bluetooth technology, therefore little or no signal is not a problem, and users will still be able to exchange details quickly and efficiently.
Thinking Digital Conference App
The official App for the Thinking Digital conference, includes real-time updated full schedules across the 3 day event. Masterclasses, real-time speakers schedule with now and next feature to keep users up to date with talks and last minute changes. The app allows attendees to connect directly with speakers and other delegates.
Thinking digital is a three-day event drawing together exceptional talent from the worlds of technology, media, science, industry and the arts. It attracts speakers from around the world to come to Gateshead to share their wisdom and experiences to encourage delegates to pursue their passions and dreams. Importantly our Thinkers leave each year with a greater sense of connection to their passions and insight into the world around us..
Klipcraze
Klipcraze is the first ever competitive social app where users can win amazing prizes for free. Everyone has the same chance to win, there are no judges or random winners. Users find a prize they like, join the craze and complete the task to win.
We were initially engaged to rebuild the front end of an existing iOS app, attaching to existing APIs. The design of the app was severely outdated so after suggesting a number of quick wins, the client requested us to refresh the UX and UI on key parts of the app to bring it up to date with current iOS design standards.
After seeing multiple issues with the way the APIs had been written, in terms of coding standards, missing functionality and ease of integrating them into the front end, we took on a full rewrite of the API dataset as well as rebuilding the data structure.
REGIONAL POLICE FORCE Police Media Uploader
Android · Cross Platform
Medialogix specialises in digital workflow and digital asset management solutions with a strong presence in the public sector helping the NHS, Government and Regional police forces to manage sensitive media assets.With mobile becoming a key tool in the policing front, they approached us to build a Media Uploader app for a regional police force that allowed officers to capture images, video and audio in the field, fill in a form with relevant case information and upload it to a central asset server. This would enable officers to spend more time out in the field and less time filling in paper work.
Redefining the Digital Billing Experience
Android · iOS · Cross Platform
The future of the Digital Bill Experience for household customers and SME businesses
Northumbrian Water approached hedgehog lab, along with a select number of local companies to participate in & lead a design sprint.
We were nominated to run the design sprint and lead the UX and design elements of the sprint, with the other companies focusing more on their core specialties which included existing data feasibility and Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality technologies.
ShowReal
A video-based dating app promoted by Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby, ShowReal aims to give users a better sense of potential matches than its more 'traditional' rivals.
To get started, would-be-daters simply submit a video of themselves answering four straightforward questions, at which point the app splices the material together to create a 'ShowReal' for them
They can then search for other people's ShowReals, matching specific preferences, and can view those people's profiles through Facebook and Instagram integration.
Should they like what they see, they can choose to 'Keep', shifting the selected ShowReal user into a
'Real Messages' list. Otherwise, they can either 'Cut' or – should some potential exist – offer a second chance through requesting the user re-do his or her ShowReal.
The app also offers a secondary list, showing users those who have 'liked' them or whose preferences they match.
UI-wise, it includes a unique circle video recorder.
Tenant Genie
Tenant Genie provides cloud-based tools for landlords to help manage rental investments, making sure tenants are safe and properties are taken care of.Tenant Genie approached hedgehog lab as a startup, looking to create an online platform that cuts out online agents and allows landlords to manage their properties themselves.
A web app has now launched as its first product, it can be used to store and deal with paperwork in a handy 'Binder' feature, organise repairs with contractors and interact with tenants; without paying the high costs associated with agents.
"I have been pleasantly surprised by the consistently high quality service delivered by hedgehog lab and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a hard working company in the Software Development sector." –Zuhair Taher, Co Founder.
Working in partnership with Tenant Genie, hedgehog lab have thoroughly enjoyed making the platform a reality and are delighted with the end result.
Road Respect – augmented reality app
Led by a collective of North East councils, the Road Respect campaign aimed to discourage young people from driving after drinking or taking drugs. Organisers knew an app would needed to ensure the message stuck and saw AR could have a major impact with the tech-savvy demographic.
After being given access to empty stores in the Metrocentre, Gateshead, and The Bridges shopping centre, Sunderland, we used vinyl stickers to make it seem like they were car accessory shops, the 'accessories' featuring the campaign hashtag #idiotisachoice. These new 'shop fronts', then, acted as a trigger for an app that showed a Vauxhall Corsa crashing through the window – accompanied by the sound of screeching brakes, smashing glass and engine revving – the instant tablets were pointed at them. Campaign teams could thus use this to attract passersby, who would go on to take part in simulations within the stores themselves.
Great Exhibition of the North: 360 VR promo
Few large-scale events pack the prestige of the Great Exhibition of the North, a £5m initiative to highlight the North of England's art, design and innovation. NewcastleGateshead Initiative knew its bid had to be special - and therefore brought Shaun Allan, now our Director of Immersive Technologies, on board.
With just three weeks to provide a solution, Shaun settled on 360 VR supported by 3D modelling, then spent a fortnight filming landmarks, flying a drone along the Tyne and collecting footage of performances from the likes of Fatboy Slim. The following week he dedicated to editing this together to offer a flavour of the region as well as logistical data.
The pitch itself was conducted using Samsung GearVR headsets, which he gave to the judges along with instructions on how to activate them to sync with the external audio. The approach worked perfectly. Within seconds, the judges were immersed – and, of course, NGI soon learned it had won.
Road Respect – VR simulator
Although the Road Respect campaign was effective as a whole, there was one area we felt could be significantly improved; the simulator, which was screen-based and used generic landscapes, failed to immerse the user in the experience of driving. We therefore contacted organisers following our initial involvement to discuss creating new version run through VR headsets. We already had a 3D model of Newcastle's Quayside prepared and were able to use this as a starting point for our hard-hitting proposal.
Dooey
The multi-thread social and business messaging app. Dooey lets you message in groups and branch out into different topics. Chat with friends and family or use it for business, speak to clients/teams and share files easily.
Dooey's founder, John Connor, approached us with a vision for a new kind of messaging app – one that would simplify users' lives by bringing work and social communications together in a single place. Based on a clutter-free interface, Dooey would also offer a clear alternative to typical messaging platforms.
With this brief in mind, we divided the app into two dedicated a channels, allowing users to switch seamlessly between 'social' and 'business' modes, and to allocate contacts to one or the other. We also developed a communication tool known as 'branching', which allows users to stray from the main thrust of conversations to focus on certain points using connected chat boxes.
Central to the design team's thinking was clean and clear functionality.
Out & About provides listings of camping meets and temporary holiday sites run by members of the Camping and Caravanning Club which are ideal for short or long stays and often in or close to scenic locations.This app is exclusively for Caravan and Camping Club members.
This app provides information on low-cost camping destinations across the UK, exclusively for members. The events are classified as either Club Meets or Temporary Holiday Sites; the app also highlights Featured Events, as featured in the Camping & Caravanning magazine.
Out & About is a brand new product and is a companion app to SiteSeeker. We designed it from scratch and created the UX and UI for the product. We also incorporated the data downloader we developed for SiteSeeker to improve reliability and download times.
GAIN CAPITAL ForeignExchange.com
Gain Capital chose us to help accelerate the Beta launch of their new platform ForeignExchange.com
Gain Capital had an MVP that was built by an in-house team that was facing critical technical challenges delaying launch. hedgehog lab were brought in for our interactive web experience in HTML5 & AngularJS to support rapid acceleration of the project to a Beta launch. We used our technical expertise and skilled team to provide rapid R&D capabilities. The Beta was delivered ahead of schedule and allowed Gain Capital to launch the platform behind foreignexchange.com on time.
ForeignExchange.com is a subsidiary of GAIN Capital, a publicly listed financial services company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GCAP). It was founded in 2015 to meet the growing need for cheaper, easier and trusted international money transfers. The service is designed for anyone to use, from individuals looking to make small one-off payments to corporations making millions of dollars of transfers.
Fitch Learning
Fitch is a leader in training and development for the financial services sector. By its own admission, however, its apps had been built for function over form and were lacking strong design. Management therefore decided to outsource maintenance of the suite and contacted us after reading our White Paper on mobile trends in banking.
AKZONOBEL The Boat Paint Guide
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company, and a major producer of speciality chemicals. The business turned to hedgehog lab when it was looking to further the development roadmap of an existing in-house app focused on International, a coatings brand used to protect boats for more than a century.
The Boat Paint Guide, which runs on both Android and iOS platforms, includes:
A Quick Reference Guide for detailed product information
A Store Locator to help users find their nearest International dealer
A Paint Estimator that calculates how much paint will be required for a particular project based on a boat's dimensions
Videos from International Yacht Paint (Europe) and Interlux Yacht Paint (US/Canada)
A compatibility tool for comparing anti-fouling products, which sets out next steps for users looking to repaint their yachts
Hult Feedback
Hult redesigned their One-Year MBA curriculum to fully integrate the teaching of critical 'soft skills' and measure students' development in a systematic and comprehensive way. We helped and build the responsive web platform in HTML5 to underpin this.
Research has shown that the skills employers look for the most in MBA graduates are interpersonal skills: communication, self-awareness, and teamwork, also known as "soft skills."
We created a responsive web platform that allows students to develop these skills, give, receive and also request feedback with other students. This required us to work alongside their authentication provider and customer relationship management on a global scale.
Hult Journeys
hedgehog lab is Hult International Business School's preferred post-PC partner. Hult Journeys was one of the data-driven apps which we developed as part of our partnership with Hult.
Global minds: Hult student and Alumni stories
The app has 385 interviews with students from all over the world describing how studying with Hult has progessed their careers studying for One-Year MBAs up to Bachelor of Business Administration.
Development – Best quality back-end system was developed to interact with the huge data available in the form of testimonials.
Design – Best design practices were implemented to make the app look as beautiful as it is.
User Experience – Simple and intuitive design processes were used to provide an effective user experience to the users.
Content – 385 testimonials from Hult alumni were entered into the app to provide a complete experience of studying at Hult
Hult Prospectus
hedgehog lab is Hult International Business School's preferred post-PC partner. We have been working on multiple projects ranging from a long-running innovation project to re-defining the prospectus for the digital age.To develop the Hult Prospectus, there was a clear vision that set out to take advantage of technology to make the ebook experience better.
The system uses embedded content throughout, with a focus on content manipulation to allow the user to browse and explore without being interrupted. An interactive tool with the intention of not appearing and behaving like a common subscription app.
Innovation – A completely new era of prospectus was designed and developed for Hult.
User Experience – Innovative design interactions were implemented to enhance the user experience.
Design & Development – A mixture of beautiful images and videos along with relevant articles were all seamlessly integrated into one app without losing performance quality.
Bespoke Development – The whole
The idea of FoodMood was envisaged by our clients when thinking about the problems of searching for local restaurants online.
Searching for a restaurant online is often tedious, with long lists of of restaurants whose names don't mean much, as well as not being personal to the users own likes and dis-likes. We wanted to change that…
FoodMood was created as a solution to this problem which emphasises on a personalised, visual and fun user experience to find a restaurant in the most efficient way.
Thank You Rugby
CBRE is a market-leading commercial property consultancy, ranked at #321 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest US-based companies in 2015. It's the highest ranked company in the real estate sector, offering outstanding services to real estate owners and investors.
As the title partner of England Rugby's CBRE All Schools programme, which is committed to delivering a real rugby legacy to England, they approached hedgehog lab alongside England Rugby to design and develop web app for a campaign
In 2016, CBRE and England Rugby are celebrating the fact that 100 schools have graduated from the CBRE All Schools programme. This web app allows schools and the general public to thank rugby for what the sport has given them.
The app, which went live on Monday 23rd May, aims to bring the entire rugby community across England together. It was used to celebrate the positive impact that rugby has on schools, students, individuals and communities on Sunday 29th May, coinciding with the capped Engla
SiteSeeker
SiteSeeker is a campsite search tool from The Camping and Caravanning Club, offering users detailed information at their fingertips. The app is used to find, filter and favourite the right campsite for their needs. Club members can get access to over 1,500 Certificated sites also.
Since 1901 The Camping and Caravanning Club has helped its over a third of a million members reap the maximum enjoyment and value-for-money from their camping. They had an existing app and felt it was time to refresh and update it so we were tasked with reviewing, redesigning and rebuilding SiteSeeker.
Users will now be able to search for sites using a distance slider, and get directions to their chosen site through their device's own map app. Other changes have been made to improve reliability, download times and provide a better user experience and increase user interaction with the app. We have also developed the companion app Out & About for CCC members.
Booth Loyalty Scheme Apps
iOS · iPhone · iPad
Booths approached us to enter a partnership to develop a mobile solution for their retail loyalty scheme. Out of this partnership came an engaging and immersive mobile app which provided Booths consumers to interact with their beloved brand at a personal level. We worked alongside Booths' existing digital agency & the supplier of their brand new retail loyalty scheme to deliver an engaging & immersive iOS (iPhone & iPad) app with rich photography on recipes, ability to check their purchase history & view latest offers from the stores.
Android · iPhone
The app for competitive photo and video posting - post or vote in a wide range of sports and other competitions and showcase your skills!
- Whether it's BMX, skate, free running, tricking, training or anything else, watch your posts get voted up.
- Climb the leaderboard by winning points and win sponsored prizes.
- Be the judge yourself and vote for others in brand-sponsored competitions and those created by 1UP users.
- Be part of a community that inspires you to push yourself and inspire others with your posts!
- Create or enter a competition by uploading your images or videos.
- Nominate friends to post a competing entry.
- Vote for your favourite posts.
- Win points and sponsored prizes and rise up the leaderboard.
- Create public or private groups and invite friends and others to join.
- Be alerted as others vote or comment on your entries, nominate you for competitions and when winners are declared.
- Take part in hosted tournaments.
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In When Helping Hurts, Brian Fikkert writes, "Christian development work must include a clear presentation of the Gospel. Failure to do so denies individuals access to the only real solution to the fundamental causes of poverty." Similarly, at HOPE, we believe the roots (and solutions) of poverty, brokenness, and hopelessness go deeper than a lack—or excess—of material things.
Jesus combined proclaiming the Gospel with healing physical brokenness, demonstrating how these needs are interconnected. Following this example—and acknowledging our mutual need for restoration in Christ—we seek spiritual, material, personal, and social transformation.
One day, Diogene heard music coming from a nearby church. Curious, he went inside to hear more, sitting in the back to hide his embarrassment over his dirty and torn clothes. Diogene became a believer, and members of the church encouraged him to join their savings group. "I am now close to God and know He is guiding my life. He taught me to be a new man, a man that loves and respects his wife, a man that does not steal but works hard," Diogene describes.
Want to learn more about what it looks like when HOPE invests in the dreams of families? This short video will walk you through the process.
I do agree with you,that the roots (and solutions) of poverty, brokenness, and hopelessness go beyond lack of material things. Much of such a situations also point to foundations where there is no God, so taking God to people in these situations by evangelizing to them the Good news is like digging a new foundation in theses lives out of poverty and lack and eventually leading back these people to the purposes of God for their lives. And also helping these people to discover and live their lives to the full potential God has purposed for them.
Thank God for Hope International. It is really God sent organization based on holistic approach. May God remember us and send such organization through you in Sierra Leone so that the church and others will benefit from your great opportunities.
I pray that HOPE will be able to reach your country and many other countries that would definitely benefit from the services of a deeply rooted Christian organization.


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Home Local Features Lifestyle Sunday marks last concert for longtime associate director
Sunday marks last concert for longtime associate director
Ryan Trares
Associate director Ora Pemberton leads rehearsal in 2018 as the Greater Greenwood Community Band prepares for its annual Christmas concert. This year's concert, Pemberton's last as associate director, will be held Sunday at Greenwood Community High School. Submitted photo. SUBMITTED photo

With a flourish of the conductor's baton, about 90 musicians proceed into the selection.

The brass instruments swell, the percussion rumbles, the woodwinds flit and dance. Even in rehearsal, the members of the Greater Greenwood Community Band are focused and intent on getting the piece right.

For the past 14 years, it has been Ora Pemberton's responsibility to lead them through the music. The job is one he's relished.
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"What I have really appreciated is that when I have gone up to conduct, they seem to want to play for me," he said. "I felt like they were right with me, and there were times they tried to help. That's the making of a good band. They played for me, and when we finished, I felt good."

Since 2005, Pemberton has been associate director of the Greenwood band, in addition to playing the French horn for select songs. Following the band's Christmas concert on Sunday, he will set aside his conductor's baton and focus solely on performing.

Stepping away from the podium will be strange, he said. But he'll still be part of what he calls an extraordinary group, even if he's not the one leading the group as conductor.

"I have mixed emotions. It's been a long time there," he said. "But I've always played; I never just hung my horn up. And I'll continue to play. I'll probably die with my horn in my hands."

Pemberton has spent his life teaching and performing music, as well as leading other musicians. He has served as the music supervisor and department chair of bands at schools in Arlington, Zionsville, Beech Grove and Columbus. In addition, he was an instructor and director of instrumental music at Concord College in Athens, West Virginia.

Locally, Pemberton has been on the board of directors for the Butler University summer band camp, as well as the board of directors for the and on the Indianapolis Capital City Band Camp.

In 1983, he helped found the Columbus City Band, which he also directed for six years.

His introduction to the Greater Greenwood Community Band came through Ed Holman, who was the band's director in the early 2000s. Holman came to play with the Columbus City Band, and invited Pemberton to come play in the Greenwood band if he had time.

"I did, and became a sort of associate director with him," he said.

Over the years, and as new band directors came on, he continued to serve as conductor and an associate director to the group. He appreciated having a leadership position, but didn't feel the need to be "the guy" in charge of the band, he said. He had already done that in his career, and was happy to share his experience with the group.

When Dirks retired in 2016, Randy Greenwell took over as director. Again, Pemberton helped lead the band side by side with him.

My first thought regarding Ora is that he is passionate about the band and loves it so much," Greenwell said. "His dedication and support have been immeasurable to me. From day one, Ora was supportive, thoughtful and kind, which speaks to him as a person. He's just that — a great human being."

Over the years, Pemberton can point to dozens of good memories and one-of-a-kind experiences that made his time with band special.

A portion of the band was able to travel to the Netherlands in 2017, performing in small venues and larger concert halls across the country. Not only was playing to a new audience and interacting with fellow musicians unique, but the trip allowed members of the Greenwood band to better know each other and form a closer bond.

"The camaraderie was really, really exciting. It's an altogether different atmosphere there, but people were really fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it," Pemberton said.

The opportunity to spice up some of their concerts has also been exciting as a conductor, he said.

The Christmas concert is unique among the band's slate of shows. Along with the Halloween show, the concert features more pageantry and fun accents, such as costumes, visual effects and dancers, to entice audiences and make it a more interactive experience.

"We've been doing some things a little bit different. We don't want to stay stagnant, so we've changed our programming and our performances somewhat. That brings on new ideas and something exciting," Pemberton said.

This year's concert will include a repertoire ranging from the dazzling version of "Stille Nacht," a German version of "Silent Night" originally performed by Mannheim Steamroller full of special effects and percussion, to classics like "White Christmas."

The 10-song concert will cover an array of styles and types of music, from classical to jazz to modern.

"The whole program is designed to be really entertaining. There will be something form everyone," Pemberton said.

For Pemberton, the concert will serve as a challenging and fitting ending to his stint as conductor.

"I've had a really wonderful time with the band. People have treated me wonderfully. In turn, I hope I have participated in good experiences for them. We've had lots and lots of good times," he said.
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Greater Greenwood Community Band Christmas Concert

What: A special performance featuring classic Christmas music and new holiday favorites, topped off with a visit from Santa Claus himself.

When: 2 p.m. Sunday

Where: Greenwood Community High School, 615 Smith Valley Road

Admission: Free, though donations to support the band are always welcome

Information: greenwoodband.org

Upcoming shows

Feb. 23: Side by Side concert with Greenwood Community High School band, 5 p.m.

March 3: Warren Central Band Festival, 7 p.m.

April 19: Spring concert, 5 p.m.

May 31: Summer concert, 5 p.m.
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A: If "all $x$" means all real $x$, and "continuous" means "continuous on $\mathbb R$", then yes.  It's clear that $g$ is one-to-one.
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How Would You Feel if Someone Called Your Baby Fat?
A mom recently went on an online tirade about her mother-in-law's nickname for her baby. Some people think referring to an infant as "fat" is a form of endearment, but is it actually acceptable?
Fat shaming is never cool—but is it still fat shaming if you're commenting on an infant's chubby cheeks or belly?
That question came up thanks to a recent forum post from a real mom who expressed frustration over her mother-in-law's habit of referring to her baby as "Fat Baby."
"My LO is 6 mths old, and every once in a while, we leave him by my MIL to babysit so hubby and I can have some alone time, and she's great with him. However, she's been saying a couple things that have been getting on my nerves lately," the mother wrote in a post on What to Expect. "Because obesity runs in my family (although I myself am not overweight) I tend to be very careful how I feed my son."
The mother went on to explain that her mother-in-law encouraged her to feed her baby more, and the mother obliged. But then something unexpected happened: The mama overheard her mother-in-law call her child "Fat Baby."
Not surprisingly, the mother wasn't too happy with this nickname. The term "fat" definitely has a pejorative context to it, and developing a nickname in reference to someone's weight is just not an acceptable thing to do—at least for grownups. But does this rule apply to babies?
We think there's a generational component here: Back in the day, it was considered something of a term of endearment to describe a baby as "fat" or "chunky" or "chubby." But these days we're more aware of how important it is to instill body positivity in our children. When is "too early" to start thinking about the damaging effects of comments like these?
We think it's important to be mindful when talking about someone's body—no matter how young he or she is. And if your child has a weight issue, that should be between you and your child's doctor, and not the source of a nickname. It's a tough issue to navigate, because we don't believe this woman's mother-in-law meant to body shame the baby in any way—but we also feel like if you're uncomfortable with any comments about your baby's weight, it's well within your rights to bring up the issue.
How would you feel if someone called your baby fat—would you let it be, or say something? Do you believe babies can be body shamed?


"How was school today?" Carol's mother asked tentatively. "Awful!" was the reply as Carol dropped her backpack in the middle of the kitchen floor and started stomping up the stairs to her bedroom. "It was the worst day ever. I don't know why you even bother to ask me!" Carol's mother sighed. She had expected that the teen years would be difficult, but she hoped that Carol would grow out of this difficult time soon.
Is this simply a "phase?"
Many teens experience a time when keeping up with school work is difficult. These periods may last several weeks and may include social problems as well as a slide in academic performance. Research suggests that problems are more likely to occur during a transitional year, such as moving from elementary to middle school, or middle school to high school (Baker & Sansone, 1990; Pantleo, 1992). Some adolescents are able to get through this time with minimal assistance from their parents or teachers. It may be enough for a parent to be available simply to listen and suggest coping strategies, provide a supportive home environment, and encourage the child's participation in school activities. However, when the difficulties last longer than a single grading period, or are linked to a long-term pattern of poor school performance or problematic behaviors, parents and teachers may need to intervene.
Attention problems as a young child–the student has a school history of attention issues or disruptive behavior.
Multiple retentions in grade–the student has been retained one or more years.
Poor grades–the student consistently performs at barely average or below average levels.
Absenteeism–the student is absent five or more days per term.
Lack of connection with the school–the student is not involved in sports, music, or other school-related extracurricular activities.
Behavior problems–the student may be frequently disciplined or show a sudden change in school behavior, such as withdrawing from class discussions.
Lack of confidence–the student believes that success is linked to native intelligence rather than hard work, and believes that his or her own ability is insufficient, and nothing can be done to change the situation.
Limited goals for the future–the student seems unaware of career options available or how to attain those goals.
When more than one of these attributes characterizes an adolescent, the student will likely need assistance from both parents and teachers to complete his or her educational experience successfully. Girls, and students from culturally or linguistically diverse groups, may be especially at risk for academic failure if they exhibit these behaviors (Steinberg, 1996; Debold, 1995). Stepping back and letting these students "figure it out" or "take responsibility for their own learning" may lead to a deeper cycle of failure within the school environment.
In a recent survey, when students were asked to evaluate their transitional years, they indicated interest in connecting to their new school and requested more information about extracurricular activities, careers, class schedules, and study skills. Schools that develop programs that ease transitions for students and increase communication between schools may be able to reduce student failure rates (Baker & Sansone, 1990; Pantleo, 1992). Some schools make a special effort to keep in touch with their students. One example is the Young Adult Learning Academy (YALA), a successful alternative school for adolescent dropouts. According to YALA's director, Peter Klienbard, if a student at YALA appears to be having a problem or family emergency, teachers and counselors follow up quickly (Siegel, 1996, p. 50).
Parenting and caregiver style may have an impact on the child's school behavior. Many experts distinguish among permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative parenting styles (Baumrind, 1991). These parenting styles are associated with different combinations of warmth, support, and limit-setting and supervision for children. The permissive style tends to emphasize warmth and neglect limit-setting and supervision; the authoritarian style tends to emphasize the latter and not the former; while the authoritative style is one in which parents offer warmth and support, and limit-setting and supervision. When the authoritative parenting style is used, the adolescent may be more likely to experience academic success (Glasgow et al., 1997, p. 521). Authoritative parents are warm and responsive but are also able to establish and enforce standards for their children's behavior, monitor conduct, and encourage com-munication. Authoritative parents make clear that they expect responsible behavior from their children and that they are available to support the child as needed (Glasgow et al., 1997, p. 508).
How can parents, caregivers and teachers respond?
Understanding the factors that may put an adolescent at risk for academic failure will help parents determine if their teen is in need of extra support. Above all, parents need to persevere. The teen years do pass, and most adolescents survive them, in spite of bumps along the way. Being aware of common problems can help parents know when it is important to reach out and ask for help before a "difficult time" develops into a more serious situation.
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Is Techstars Worth It and When Not to Join an Accelerator – Answered in Many Aspects
15 years of thriving since 2006, Techstars was once a solo accelerator program for early-stage startups in Boulder, yet the company now is covering more than 44 separate programs over six continents and a wide range of industry verticals.
Source: Startup Weekend PRN
Ally Nguyen
Techstars is a global platform for investment and innovation where founders can connect with other creatives, experts, alumni or even investors and corporations to thrive their business. The company includes three divisions of Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Community and Techstars Corporate Innovation. With the accelerator portfolio includes roughly over 2,000 companies, the company own its market cap of more than $32 billion.
What to Gain and to Lose?
Today, Techstars is backed by over 75 different venture capital firms and consistently rated among the best startup accelerators in the world.
The company was originally founded in a small town of Boulder, Colorado back in 2006. After starting several companies in Boulder, David Cohen convinced a high-profile investor Brad Feld and teamed up with his buddies David Brown and Jared Polis to start an accelerator, Techstars. They had very humble beginnings and ran the first year on $200k. Yet they decided to pursue a special route: using the power of a network. Today the entire city of Boulder stands behind Techstars.
It was all started from the recruitment of over 70 mentors from all walks of the startup life: digital entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and CEOs. Techstars has a unique view of mentorship. In several conversations that we had with 'Davids' (Cohen and Brown) they keep stressing one hugely crucial point: when mentoring happens, both sides learn. That is very true, and many successful entrepreneurs do not realize how much they can learn by mentoring others.
Techstars has also nailed another aspect of mentorship. The world's most successful entrepreneurs mostly have at least 2-3 or more mentors. Steve Jobs had them (even though he probably wouldn't have called them mentors), Richard Branson has them and so do many others. Different mentors give you different advice, sometimes contradictory. It is up to the mentee to decide which advice he or she will take on board an implement. What Techstars does is they provide a large number of mentors that startup founders can choose from and consult with.
How Does the Techstars Startup Program Work?
Techstars runs an intensive 90 days, mentorship-driven program for startups and entrepreneurs. They select around ten companies for each program from a large pool of applicants. Techstars offers programs in seven locations: Austin, Boulder, Boston, Chicago, London, New York City, Seattle and a cloud infrastructure specific program in San Antonio.
Accepted companies receive $118k in seed funding, intense mentorship, free office space and access to a strong network of alumnus.
90 days or 3 months of twirling and learning include: The first month – for joining mentors in reverse engineering of the business in order to head for the right direction and more advanced framework. Which is, according to many seniors, an actual boot camp that is invented to take you in, beat you up and make you come out the other end as a savvier entrepreneur. In this period, you would be stunted with the famous Mentor Madness of hundreds "20 minutes" conversations with a collection of the most experienced and inspiring experts.
The second month – founders practice learning from last course and work with mentors on particular problems. The last month – both sides plan on action for after Techstars and getting ready for fundraising. What a crazy routine, but insanely valuable!
What Would Techstars Take from You in Exchange – Is It Worth It?
The collaboration with Techstars meant that we were not only getting the focused attention from financial institutions that we needed, but also the guidance and support from experienced experts in your field. Meanwhile, the company only enroll 10 companies per "cohort", meaning that the Managing Directors' focus is on you, product and technical associates are there to support, and mentors as well as investor are coming to speak to you.
In exchange, Techstars takes 6% of your company and provides $20,000 in seed funding until you are able to raise Qualified Financing of $250,000 or more. Besides, all accepted companies are offered a $100,000 convertible note.
So, the point here is what do you and your business value?
The program is there to help companies moving forward at the same time nurture founders, especially first timer, so if you are seeking financial support only then not only Techstars but any startup accelerators would be a bad idea!
Pros and Cons – When You Should Not Join a Startup Accelerator?
Collect from many founders walk out of Techstars there are a few highlights on pros – opportunities and cons – challenges they have experienced in common.
# Pros – the Power of Networking to Nurture Green Entrepreneurs
The most obvious benefit and might be mainly why entrepreneurs even choose accelerator programs is for the profound network it provides. As the most valuable aspect of an accelerator, these programs would introduce you to a wide range of successful entrepreneurs, investors and especially experts in related fields who could help startups quickly overcome difficulties they might have spent months trying to solve in their own. Besides, most seed accelerators have about 10 companies going through them at once, which means you would be companied with other founders. For entrepreneurship is a lonely journey, it is not a bad idea to have a built-in network of people who are going through the same hurdles as you. Not to mention the odds where this great networking could bring you many potential partners who, in future days, might make grand impact on your business – connections is where key strategic partners come from.
Source: PowerSpike
Second, "Demo Day" is also another plus you could found in such program. Demo Day is where participants pitch to a group of investors. For instance, at Techstars, your business would be exposed to a large audience of nearly 200 investors, rather individually, and not to mention the press coverage that allows further visibility that startups could not receive on their own.
Third, brand identification is another gain joining these programs. For instance, at house like Techstars, it is pretty difficult to get admitted. Therefore, when potential employees, other companies or especially investors see that you graduated from such place, it would set you apart from others which is really important for young startups like yours – to differentiated, to be recognized amongst others old oaks.
# Cons – When You Should Not Join an Accelerator Program?
In terms of cons, for seasoned entrepreneurs, seed accelerator perhaps is not a beneficial option as it could be repetitive while the program mostly structured to guide startups in early stages. Besides, if you are on a concern for capital rather than networking then accelerator would not be a good idea since its took from the equity would make it difficult for you to raise another round from angel investor and venture firm.
Source: Brandalyzer
Secondly, to enter startup accelerators do not mean you will be granted with a sure-shot success. According to WSJ, 45% of startup accelerators have yet to produce a single entrepreneur who successfully raised venture funding after the process.
"Too many entrepreneurs think if they get into an incubator, they have accomplished something. They haven't. It's a false sense of confidence. Call it incubator inflation." – Mark Cuban said in a 2014 Triangle Business Journal interview. As of now, it counts around 234 seed accelerators globally which indicates a brutal competition and different standards of quality.
Lastly, it might turn into a tragedy if you pick up the wrong program. Mikko Järvenpää, CEO at Infogram, wrote a book called 'Speed up your startup'. In his book, he discussed the results of a survey that he did with 151 founders of startups who went through startup accelerators. One of observations from his survey was the mismatch between what startup accelerators offer and what startup founders expect.
Steven Lachance who went through a startup accelerator for his ridesharing platform, Liverides, shortly shuttered his startup because all the budgets was spent on developing the platform with little users to show for it, before the cash ran out. The Quebec City-based entrepreneur, Steven recalled how several mentors pulled him in different directions as to how he should lead the business. He felt with so many 'experts' coaching and encouraging founders, it can often lead to what 'mentor backlash'.
Top Startups and Unicorns That Have Earned Major Success after Techstars
Unicorns (Total Funding) Startups (Total Funding)
– SendGrid
– Uber ($25.2 billion – 2020)
– Twilio
– Zipline
– Scopely
– Outreach
– Classpass ($84 million)
– DataRobot – Bluecore ($28.22 million)
– Pilot ($4.08 million)
– IrisVR ($9.73 million)
– LiveLike($5.91 million)
– Nestio ($11.92 million)
– Contently ($19.1 million)
– Plated ($56.4 million)
How Techstars Is Differentiated from Other Programs – Is It the Finest Model?
#1 Contrasting Philosophy
To name the biggest difference between the two – Y Combinator (YC) and Techstars, it must be their fundamental philosophy.
At YC, the core principle is in brief "Silicon Valley" – the center of gravitational pull in the startup universe. You have got to presence at the place for either build your startup or spend at least 3 months to blend in and learn the vibe.
In the other hand, at Techstars, its vision and philosophy was clearly stated in its founder – Brad Feld's book "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City", which is to nurture and stimulate startup environment everywhere. The company believes Silicon Valley have nothing to do with you to build a successful company. With a strong network and profound resources, Techstars over the years has contributed a lot to pave the foundation for many local entrepreneurial ecosystems around the American nation.
#2 Alumni and Connections within the Community
Obviously, as I have mentioned above to get accessed to the alumni network is probably the most valuable aspect in joining an accelerator program. In this area, both Techstars and Y Combinator have over 2,000 alumni.
For Techstars spreads across the nation, especially in major tech cities such as Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, San Antonio, London, New York, and Seattle. Where its companies would be able to study in the same co-working space during the program and are more exposed to each other for a better interactions and experience exchanges between classmates. A batch at Techstars comes around 10 companies vs. 85 at Y Combinator.
Source: Techstars Startup Weekend
Additionally, even though you are far away from the big city or tech center and not having the chance to meet up the communities in person frequently, then not so worry. The company has developed an annual founders-only FounderCon conference – which is a great opportunity for anyone in the Techstars family to catch up and build connections.
For Y Combinator whose focus is only on the Silicon Valley, so as the result its band of alumni are mostly based there. During the program, you will get the chance to talk with many old oaks as early as your first day there. Besides, another signature at YC is its weekly Tuesday dinners, where you would be companied with successful giants all night. As Weiting Liu – founder of Codementor remember how Airbnb founder told him "the only difference between you and us, is 4 years". Which, according to him, the greatest motivational speech! Having the opportunity to meet them up, of course, could be not a bad idea!
However, the downside of having a big batch for YC is that since its mainly individual work, you don't get to know your classmate that well!
#3 Same Same, but Different on Demo Day
Approaching Demo Day quite contrast to each other, YC indeed does not stress much on practicing for Demo Day. In fact, the program encourages candidates to concentrate on the product until the very end and started practicing for pitches less than a week before the G hour, for it only grants about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, at Techstars, pitching takes a whole month of the program – for refining and practicing, probably because it grants participant around 6 full minutes.
Source: Helen Yang
Besides, both companies Demo Day is considered an event by itself. Which is very exclusive with everyone hustling around and doing real businesses. However, at Techstars startups were boosted to pitch during the process, therefore, besides being exposed – startups also got a chance to root for each other in such entrepreneurial community.
#4 Fundraising in Short
Over the years YC has grown from a summer program designed for college students to a transformative global powerhouse with a wide range of entrepreneurial experiences. In addition to the traditional young smart hackers, we're now seeing successful repeat entrepreneurs and mature companies with real, substantial revenues applying to the program. YC's brand and program structure make it an attractive fundraising platform even for the experienced entrepreneurs. With YC companies now consistently raising at valuations north of $10M post demo day, the equity you'd give to YC would almost pay for itself with the premium on the valuation that you'd get as a YC company.
Techstars isn't too shabby when it comes to fundraising either. After all, over the years quite a few companies have emerged as great hits in the Techstars network: SendGrid, Digital Ocean, and GrabCAD to name a few. For Techstars, the going rate for post-demo day valuations usually starts from $3M and can be ~$6M+ for the top companies within each batch. For many local investors, these valuations seem less bubbly and a lot more digestible than YC companies. Techstars now also has its own $150M fund dedicated to funding companies in the Techstars ecosystem.
In brief, TechStars offers startups up to $18K in seed funding. Ron Conway and Yuri Milner offer $150K to every Y Combinator startup.
The Bottom Lines
Even though early-stage companies now are more exposed for the increasing number of accelerators, there are various programs differentiated in focus, organizational structure and value. Within this incredibly saturated environment, startups and creatives should be equipped with thorough knowledge and very careful in their selection to make sure you are not wasting valuable time, especially in such competitive race!
Topic: Leadership
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