Technology != Software
summary
Argument: technology is broader than IT and is proven by a physical product and the processes around it. Evidence includes 53 hackathons run or advised, a Baja off‑road electric skateboard that hits 60 km/h and goes 0–30 km/h in ~2 seconds, a PCB/controller that independently drives four motors for drift and burnout modes, CNC milling to hold tolerances, a GitHub‑hosted 360 product demo, and partnerships with universities, Grand Prix events and corporates to manufacture, market and test the device.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:05Defining technology
- 8:16Hardware with software
- 11:28Baja Board control
- 13:57Software in manufacturing
- 15:41Sector collaboration
- 18:32Hackathons for innovation
- 20:58Cross-sector projects
- 22:01Diversity in collaboration
- 23:27Community innovation
- 24:08Final thoughts
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