diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/README.md b/src/archive/2022-2023/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d297cbe --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/2022-2023/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +# 2022-2023 Docs +Docs created within the 2022-2023 academic year. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/1/README.md b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/1/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..24f58b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/1/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,141 @@ +# Demo #1, February 2nd + +## Spirit + +1. Get to know the technical side of your project + a little bit more + and the things you've build so far, + or plan on building. +2. Discovering how we can help you. +3. Help you get out of the way the challenges you see. +4. Monitoring progress is not a goal, + don't feel pressured, + this Demo shouldn't require much preparation, + and instead is more of a sincere conversation. + +## Agenda + +We'll go to the table where you are with your team +and talk with you there. + +Driven by the project manager: + +1. Mention your project's name, + the name of its members, + and a short phrase about what your project is about, + and what problem it solves for its consumers. + +2. Walk us through your vision: + + - How do you want your project to look like 3 months for now? + + - Are there any challenges you are facing or may face? + + - What's your number 1 priority as a team right now? + - What's your number 1 priority as a project manager? + +3. Technical overview: + + - What's your chosen tech stack? + + > Note: "Source Code" below means code, diagrams, designs, plots, anything. + + - Walk us through how a Developer + would clone/access your Source Code + and get started contributing. + + - Walk us through your Source Code. + + - What would be the top 1 thing that if implemented + would make your team contributing experience happier? + +4. Any closing thoughts? + + +May your projects be successful! + +![Used By Many People](../used-by.png) diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/2/README.md b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/2/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e38ead --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/2/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Demo #2, March 16th + +## Spirit + +1. Get to know the technical side of your project + a little bit more + and the things you've build so far, + or plan on building. +2. Discovering how we can help you. +3. Help you get out of the way the challenges you see. +4. Monitoring progress is not a goal, + don't feel pressured, + this Demo shouldn't require much preparation, + and instead is more of a sincere conversation. + +## Agenda + +We'll go to the table where you are with your team +and talk with you there. + +Driven by the project manager: + +1. Elevator Pitch (30 - 60 seconds) + + > Goal: keep it short, sweet, and memoriable. + + - Introduce your project's name and members. + - Discuss the problem you are attempting to solve + - What is your solution? + - How does your solution specifically addresses the problem. + +2. Progress and Challenges faced since Demo #1: + + - Recap: What's your chosen tech stack (code, diagrams, designs, plots, ect)? + - Overall, what has been worked on since Demo #1? + - What are 3 main sucesses the team is proud of since Demo #1? + - What are some major challenges that were encountered? How did you overcome them? + +3. Roadmap for the Final Showcase: + + - What do you hope to achieve by the **Final Showcase on April 29th, 2023**? + - Where do you sit on your timeline for progression for the above goal? + - Are there any challenges you are currently facing or may face? + - What resource(s) would be useful to help the team achieve the goal? For example, aid in understanding how to deploy in AWS or the app store from creditable and effective online resources or an industry professional. + +4. Any closing thoughts? + +May your projects be successful! + +![Used By Many People](../used-by.png) diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/3/README.md b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/3/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64bbe1f --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/3/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +# Demo #3, April 6th + +## Spirit + +1. Do a final showcase simulation. +1. Show the world what you've built. +1. See what other teams have built. +1. No matter what, enjoy the process. + + The amount of hard work, dedication, + and teamwork required to bring an idea to life is immense, + and you should all feel incredibly proud + of what you have accomplished in the last two seasons. + You have overcome countless obstacles and challenges, + honed your skills, and become a better version of yourself. + Now, as you stand at the finish line + and look back on what you have achieved, + take a moment to appreciate how far you have come + and how much you have grown. + Your project is a testament to your passion, creativity, and perseverance, + and it serves as a reminder that with the right mindset and determination, + anything is possible. + +## Agenda + +The content is up to you! +The way you deliver your presentation matters, +so feel free to drop here your signature style. + +Just remember that in the final showcase +(and therefore in this demo), +you'll have: + +- Maximum 15 minutes for your presentation. +- Maximum 3 minutes for questions and answers. +- Most of the audience will be completely new to your project. +- Teams will present in the following order: + + 1. Bandist. + 1. CyberHire. + 1. EasyMeal. + 1. LifeLine. + 1. AiRM. + 1. TechstArcade. +- The judges will score based on + [this rubric](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scLIovkpHQizCwvwH1ql02NYGKR--tHjXpN2FT3Lsyw/edit?usp=sharing), + so if you want to win some prizes you may want to optimize for that. +- Please prepare your responses for the following retrospective questions: + - What was the most challenging aspect of the project and how did you overcome it? + - Looking back, what would you have done differently in terms of planning or execution? + - How did each team member contribute to the project, and what strengths did they bring to the team? + - What did you learn from working on this project that you can apply to future projects? + - In what ways did the project meet or exceed your initial expectations, and why? + - Did you feel that the project had a meaningful impact, either for your team or for others? + - What is your plan for the next 3 weeks leading up to the final showcase? + +Lastly, just remember to look back on what you have achieved, +and take a moment to appreciate how far you have come +and how much you have grown. + +We all feel very proud of you and believe in you. diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/README.md b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..97ccfb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Demos + +At Tech Start UCalgary +all projects are showcased to the world +at the end of each academic year. +In this event, people from different industries and backgrounds +come and give us feedback on the projects, +while also allowing you as a professional and us as a club +to connect and network with different companies. + +This year's showcase is scheduled for **April 29th, 2023**. +To prepare for the showcase +we want each team to demo their project +on the last dev night of every month until the showcase. +Namely, February 2nd, March 16th, and April 6th, all in 2023. diff --git a/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/used-by.png b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/used-by.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..43ee814 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/archive/2022-2023/demos/used-by.png differ diff --git a/src/archive/README.md b/src/archive/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d2bb9a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/archive/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +# Archive +Docs from previous years that we keep around for the nostalgia. +Information in here may or may not be up to date, so ask on the +Discord if you have any questions! diff --git a/src/projects/demos/1/README.md b/src/projects/demos/1/README.md index f211aa9..03f33e5 100644 --- a/src/projects/demos/1/README.md +++ b/src/projects/demos/1/README.md @@ -1,141 +1,4 @@ -# Demo #1, February 2nd +# Demo & Pitch Night 1 +## 30 November 2023 -## Spirit - -1. Get to know the technical side of your project - a little bit more - and the things you've build so far, - or plan on building. -2. Discovering how we can help you. -3. Help you get out of the way the challenges you see. -4. Monitoring progress is not a goal, - don't feel pressured, - this Demo shouldn't require much preparation, - and instead is more of a sincere conversation. - -## Agenda - -We'll go to the table where you are with your team -and talk with you there. - -Driven by the project manager: - -1. Mention your project's name, - the name of its members, - and a short phrase about what your project is about, - and what problem it solves for its consumers. - -2. Walk us through your vision: - - - How do you want your project to look like 3 months for now? - - - Are there any challenges you are facing or may face? - - - What's your number 1 priority as a team right now? - - What's your number 1 priority as a project manager? - -3. Technical overview: - - - What's your chosen tech stack? - - > Note: "Source Code" below means code, diagrams, designs, plots, anything. - - - Walk us through how a Developer - would clone/access your Source Code - and get started contributing. - - - Walk us through your Source Code. - - - What would be the top 1 thing that if implemented - would make your team contributing experience happier? - -4. Any closing thoughts? - - -May your projects be successful! - -![Used By Many People](../used-by.png) +Coming soon... \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/projects/demos/2/README.md b/src/projects/demos/2/README.md index 243f737..55aa053 100644 --- a/src/projects/demos/2/README.md +++ b/src/projects/demos/2/README.md @@ -1,50 +1,4 @@ -# Demo #2, March 16th +# Demo & Pitch Night 2 +## Early-Mid February 2024 -## Spirit - -1. Get to know the technical side of your project - a little bit more - and the things you've build so far, - or plan on building. -2. Discovering how we can help you. -3. Help you get out of the way the challenges you see. -4. Monitoring progress is not a goal, - don't feel pressured, - this Demo shouldn't require much preparation, - and instead is more of a sincere conversation. - -## Agenda - -We'll go to the table where you are with your team -and talk with you there. - -Driven by the project manager: - -1. Elevator Pitch (30 - 60 seconds) - - > Goal: keep it short, sweet, and memoriable. - - - Introduce your project's name and members. - - Discuss the problem you are attempting to solve - - What is your solution? - - How does your solution specifically addresses the problem. - -2. Progress and Challenges faced since Demo #1: - - - Recap: What's your chosen tech stack (code, diagrams, designs, plots, ect)? - - Overall, what has been worked on since Demo #1? - - What are 3 main sucesses the team is proud of since Demo #1? - - What are some major challenges that were encountered? How did you overcome them? - -3. Roadmap for the Final Showcase: - - - What do you hope to achieve by the **Final Showcase on April 29th, 2023**? - - Where do you sit on your timeline for progression for the above goal? - - Are there any challenges you are currently facing or may face? - - What resource(s) would be useful to help the team achieve the goal? For example, aid in understanding how to deploy in AWS or the app store from creditable and effective online resources or an industry professional. - -4. Any closing thoughts? - -May your projects be successful! - -![Used By Many People](../used-by.png) +Coming soon... \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/projects/demos/3/README.md b/src/projects/demos/3/README.md index 2f6a504..7c2e804 100644 --- a/src/projects/demos/3/README.md +++ b/src/projects/demos/3/README.md @@ -1,61 +1,4 @@ -# Demo #3, April 6th +# Demo & Pitch Night 3 +## Early April 2024 -## Spirit - -1. Do a final showcase simulation. -1. Show the world what you've built. -1. See what other teams have built. -1. No matter what, enjoy the process. - - The amount of hard work, dedication, - and teamwork required to bring an idea to life is immense, - and you should all feel incredibly proud - of what you have accomplished in the last two seasons. - You have overcome countless obstacles and challenges, - honed your skills, and become a better version of yourself. - Now, as you stand at the finish line - and look back on what you have achieved, - take a moment to appreciate how far you have come - and how much you have grown. - Your project is a testament to your passion, creativity, and perseverance, - and it serves as a reminder that with the right mindset and determination, - anything is possible. - -## Agenda - -The content is up to you! -The way you deliver your presentation matters, -so feel free to drop here your signature style. - -Just remember that in the final showcase -(and therefore in this demo), -you'll have: - -- Maximum 15 minutes for your presentation. -- Maximum 3 minutes for questions and answers. -- Most of the audience will be completely new to your project. -- Teams will present in the following order: - - 1. Bandist. - 1. CyberHire. - 1. EasyMeal. - 1. LifeLine. - 1. AiRM. - 1. TechstArcade. -- The judges will score based on - [this rubric](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scLIovkpHQizCwvwH1ql02NYGKR--tHjXpN2FT3Lsyw/edit?usp=sharing), - so if you want to win some prizes you may want to optimize for that. -- Please prepare your responses for the following retrospective questions: - - What was the most challenging aspect of the project and how did you overcome it? - - Looking back, what would you have done differently in terms of planning or execution? - - How did each team member contribute to the project, and what strengths did they bring to the team? - - What did you learn from working on this project that you can apply to future projects? - - In what ways did the project meet or exceed your initial expectations, and why? - - Did you feel that the project had a meaningful impact, either for your team or for others? - - What is your plan for the next 3 weeks leading up to the final showcase? - -Lastly, just remember to look back on what you have achieved, -and take a moment to appreciate how far you have come -and how much you have grown. - -We all feel very proud of you and believe in you. +Coming soon... \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/projects/demos/README.md b/src/projects/demos/README.md index 3d22f08..62c6002 100644 --- a/src/projects/demos/README.md +++ b/src/projects/demos/README.md @@ -1,15 +1,27 @@ -# Demos +# Demo & Pitch Nights -At Tech Start UCalgary -all projects are showcased to the world +All Tech Start UCalgary projects are showcased to the world at the end of each academic year. -In this event, people from different industries and backgrounds -come and give us feedback on the projects, -while also allowing you as a professional and us as a club -to connect and network with different companies. - -This year's showcase is scheduled for **April 29th, 2023**. -To prepare for the showcase -we want each team to demo their project -on the last dev night of every month until the showcase. -Namely, February 2nd, March 16th, and April 6th, all in 2023. +At this event, people from different industries and backgrounds +come and give us feedback on the projects. + +This is also a great opportunity for you as a professional and us +as a club to connect and network with different companies. + +It's important to remember that as an entrepreneurial club, you will +also be pitching your ideas to potential investors, so your hard work +on the business strategy will be on display here. Pitching your start-up +in a convincing manner is a critical skill, so we also give you the opportunity to +practice this. + +This year's showcase is scheduled for **April 27th, 2023**. +To prepare for this, we want each team to demo and pitch their project to +the club before the showcase. This will help you get experience and valuable +feedback from fellow project teams, execs, and our partners in industry. + +# Dates to Remember +| Date | Event | Audience| +|-------------------------|---------------:|--------:| +| 30 November 2023 | Demo & Pitch Night 1 | Project Teams & Execs | +| Early-mid February 2024 | Demo & Pitch Night 2 | TBD | +| Early April | Demo & Pitch Night 3 | TBD | \ No newline at end of file