BDL Accelerate 2015 Ecosystem Partners
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Wearables Hackathon Organizers
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BDL Accelerate 2015 is hosting a Wearables Hackathon powered by Innovo, a DNY Group company – an enticing opportunity for designers, innovators, engineers and developers.
At BDL Accelerate 2015, DNY Group will provide electronic components, a whole bunch of sensors, a wearable sleeve, 3D printing capabilities, and more so that participants grouped in teams can dream up and hack together wearables to enhance lifestyle or sports. in 36 to 48 hours.
The teams will pitch their solutions to a panel of local & international judges on stage at BDL Accelerate 2015. The winning team will win a $3,000 cash prize, the 1st runner-up team will win a $2,000 cash prize, and the 2nd runner-up team will win a $1,000 cash prize. The participants will also have the opportunity to pursue their project at Innovo’s lab after the hackathon is over.
Innovo, a DNY Group company, is organizing the Wearable Hackathon and will be providing the participants with guidance and know-how while also providing access to high-tech Hardware fabrication machines. Meet the Innovo team who will be running the hackathon:
Jad Berro
Founder
Jad is Innovo’s founder, he specializes in electronics design and manufacturing. Jad has been tinkering with electronics for as long as he can remember. He has the unique ability to build things in creative ways.
Nourhane Haidar
Communications Engineer
Nourhane has expertise in management and or
Jad Itani
Robotics Engineer
Jad holds masters’ degrees in robotics and in mechanical design. He has versatile skills that include 3D designing, electronics and firmware.
Nicolas Mrad
Communications Engineer
Nicolas specializes in circuitry, machining, production and the testing of new components.
Izzat Shehadeh
Software Developer
Through Izzat’s extensive experience in mobile applications and augmented reality, he has learned how to transform an idea to reality.
Youssef Sidani
Electrical Engineer
Youssef uses mathematics, complex algorithms and electronics to solve tough challenges.
Reinaldo Norman – Innovation² – Brazil
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Accomplished entrepreneur with international experience in the US, CN, BR and MX. 6 companies in the last 20 years (2 exits, 2 lifestyles).
Speaker, advisor, instructor (Coursera, Udemy, Platzi) and TV host (Canaltech).
Author of two books about Innovation and Silicon Valley culture. Currently trying to bring the SV mindset to companies around the world.
Daniel Young – DXY Digital – Berlin
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Daniel is a founder by nature. He started DXY out of a passion and vision for technology, products, and design.
DXY is a digital creative agency with offices in Berlin, Cleveland, and London. The firm creates digital products and services for enterprise and mid-market companies.
Prior to DXY, Young ran two successful consulting firms. He also founded a Kickstand Furniture, a company that produces a specialized line of standup desks. Young has been a mentor and a consultant with a variety of startups in both the United States and Europe.
Neda Al-Dihany – Brilliant Lab – Kuwait
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Neda Al-Dihany is the founder of Brilliant Lab, which is a startup accelerator service. He has enjoyed a successful career in business development through his work on major projects in the educational and oil sectors in both Kuwait and Qatar.
After earning his MBA from IE Business School in 2010, Neda started Brilliant Lab in 2012 with the goal of enhancing the spirit of entrepreneurship among the youth by matching the best startups with the potential investments community in Kuwait and throughout the Arabian Gulf.
To date, Brilliant Lab has helped to accelerate more than 50 startups from Kuwait in various fields. It has also a various acceleration programs, 2013, 2014 ,2015 with a partnership IE Business School and also with Mind the Bridge, one of the top startup schools in San Francisco ,Silicon Valley.