The beginning of Idea Pitch
It was so excited just to listen. We couldn’t believe we have a chance to make a presentation to the developers at the best companies. We received a list of companies that we could present ideas.
Companies
- Google Maps
- Google NBU(Next Billion Users)
- Youtube
- Facebook
We thought a lot about selecting a company. All companies have a clear direction and high scalability. In the end, we chose YouTube, which we use often and the user’s inconvenience was relatively clear.
Planning
- 1st week(1.2~1.6) : Survey of each of the four companies
- 2nd week(1.8~1.12) : Select a company
- 3nd week(1.15~1.19) : Derive Ideas
- 4th week(1.22~1.26) : Refine ideas
- 5th week(1.29~2.2) : User market research (questionnaire, interview)
- 6th week(2.5~2.9) : Make Prototype
- 7th week(2.12~2.14) : Presentation
Many meetings
We had one or two weekly meetings. We think it is most important to conceive ideas, so the first month was only for meetings.
Initially, the meeting was about whether to present ideas for resolving the inconvenience of YouTube users, or for adding new features.
New Feature
But, resolving the inconvenience is too hard and we thought Youtube had already tried a lot.
We focused on finding new feature. After many meetings, we could derive that our common need is convenient sharing. So, we suggested YouTube Group
Previous sharing is done by passing the Url to the SNS when sharing the video. We thought it would be easy to create a Group on YouTube. If one member share a video, the rest can watch it in a group playlist.
Special feature is that you can add applications to shared videos within a group, not just a simple share.
For example, If you are watching a study video, you can add applications like Google Docs. Then you will see the video on the left and Docs on the right. And next time another member of the same group watches the video, he can see the lecture notes one member has written.
belows are our meeting documents until now.
Meeting document
User Research
In 5th week, we did Youtube user research. First, we sent questionnaires to team member’s friends. A total 117 people participated in this survey. Next, we went to Westfield and wework offices for user research.
We did not know what to do at first, but people were kinder than we thought, so once we started, we could easily go on.
A total 20 people accepted our servey. It was very exciting experience!! It would have been better if there was more time.
Prototype(designed by Hyeonggeun)
Create a group. We have 3 methods to invite members
- Input member’s google account
- Connecting with Google Group
- Sharing invitation link
Initial screen when first created group
If many members share their videos, Playlist can be expanded. (Categories are created automatically by YouTube’s classfication)
You can even watch food videos and share recipes using Google Docs.
Video with applied application has applied app’s icons beside title.
For travel videos, you can mark group’s Google Map and post comments to share your experiences with group members.
Presentation in YouTube(10.Feb 2018)
Finally, the day had to come!
We went to YouTube and showed our efforts until now. Presentation time was 20 minutes composed of pitch 15 minutes and prototype 5 minutes.
The team was very nervous because it was done in front of current developers, but the announcement was pretty well done.
The mentors’ questions were too sharp and pointed out areas we had not thought of before. After completing the difficult questions, a big applause and laughter burst out in the hall, and our team was able to smile.
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Each member’s presentation
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Mentors and mentees listening to presentations
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After presentation, they could smile.. :)
REVIEW
- Seungwoo Jeong
- It was a moment when I thought about when I could try this experience in my life.
It was so exciting before the presentation, and there was a lot of regret after the presentation was over. I was not able to answer the questions of the mentor's sharp questions, but I thought that I could turn the answer of the question into a better idea. It was a precious experience and it was an unforgettable memory. Thank you so much to my team members also!
- Minjun Cha
- It was a dream come true to be able to suggest our team's ideas directly to YouTube. It seems to have learned various things. Based on the advice of mentors, we would like to develop our ideas and apply them to YouTube. Thank you to the mentors who listened earnestly and asked sharp questions.
- Seunghwan Hong
- It was great experience for pitching our own idea in front of YouTube staff engineer! Whether our product is worth to YouTube, mentors were so kind for feeding some suggetions back to us. Thanks to mentors for listening our speech!
- Hyeonggeun Eom
- As an idea pitch leader, I was very much burdened and worried. But our team did well and I am very proud. The process of drawing ideas was so much fun, and it was so excited to go out and do the research. I made the prototype for the first time, I was surprised to see myself doing better than I thought, and I thought that this area is very interesting. Presentation in English was the most difficult. I think I could have made a better presentation. I am very grateful to the mentors who made this opportunity.
- Teamname : Quadcore
- Leader : Hyeonggeun Eom
Where
- 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
When
- Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 12:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM
Feels like I’m in theme park
There are so many convenient facilities for employees. Also the working place looks really comfortable and unconstrained. Thanks to Lucas we were able to try another valuable experience.
REVIEW
- Seungwoo Jeong
- Facebook looks like a theme park. There are so many convenient facilities for employees. Also the working place looks really comfortable and unconstrained. Thanks to were able to try another valuable experience.
- Minjun Cha
- I thought there would be no more beautiful company than Google. But it was mistaken. If Google was like a village, Facebook was like a theme park. Thanks to the perfect man Lucas.
- Seunghwan Hong
- Such a great campus! It was like a village! Super-long office and rooftop garden makes me to want to work at Facebook. Thanks to Lucas for allow us to tour around Facebook and kindly guide us!
- Hyeonggeun Eom
- If Airbnb was the most beautiful inside, Facebook was the best outside. It caused the illusion that I came to the theme park. Cheon was kind enough to guide us, and everything I ate was so delicious.
- Teamname : Quadcore
- Leader : Seungwoo Jeong
I want to work while thinking about my own mission.
Technology is making the world more unequal. But this problem can only be solved by technology.
Q1.
When did you feel proud?
I feel proud when I launch a product and see visible results, but I always feel a little proud.
Q2.
What did you do to Oracle?
The Security team studied for 3 months.
Q3.
How did research work in a socially difficult country?
Consistent rules exist as in other research. There are research team that only research.
Q4.
If you were not on Facebook, where would you like to go?
Google
Q5.
What are your future goals?
I am in trouble. Promotion is a small goal in life. I am not interested in business.
Q6.
How is your company life?
Each team is different and different every year. Fortresses mainly focus on people management and meetings.
Q7.
It seems that your role in the current team is to translate the needs of the researchers into a solution. Do you have experience in doing something with the Researcher instead of creating a product?
Team-to-team interaction is much higher and more efficient than doing two. Both designers and engineers are involved in planning.
Q8.
If you were Facebook recruiter, who do you want to choose?
I think communication skill is most important.
Q9.
San Francisco is also a region of great inequality. Is the company or yourself taking measures to solve this problem?
I think the solution to the gap between the rich and the poor in this region is largely lacking in technology. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to solve educational problems.
REVIEW
- Seungwoo Jeong
- I was surprised to hear that he graduated from his undergraduate at a young age and worked on Facebook. It was great to see him work with his own values, and it was good to have fun after the tech talk.
- Minjun Cha
- He was a perfect man. The solution of inequality through technology ... The subject was very interesting.
- Seunghwan Hong
- Just wonder how great his career is. He tells us about solving inequality using technology. It was nice talk!
- Hyeonggeun Eom
- Too perfect man. I tried to find out what he did not have, but eventually I could not find it.
- Teamname : Quadcore
- Leader : Minjun Cha
Where
- 888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
When
- Fri, Feb 09, 2018 at 04:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM
The best work space I ever been to
It was the place where the inside was the best among the companies which visited so far. It seems that the idea of building a space inspired by the home of a good Air Bnbi host in each country is great. If you graduate later and get support from the company, you want to be a top priority.
REVIEW
- Seungwoo Jeong
- Google is the best company I ever have been to. Facilities, employees, restaurant, and bike.. just everything was perfect. Google tries to make best working environment for employees and doesn’t spare money for them. I think that’s why the Google is the best company. I want to visit here again as a googler! :)
- Minjun Cha
- Fantastic! Awesome! Everything was perfect. It was like a big village. Freedom came from the clothes of the employees. If I were an employee, I could not find a reason to leave the company. I love David.
- Seunghwan Hong
- Google was my dream company, and I used to hear about their campus facilities. It was more good as I expected! Huge thanks to David for allow us to tour all over the campus and kindly guide us!
- Hyeonggeun Eom
- There is a village where only great people live. Outside of campus is awesome and lifestyle of employees is perfect! I really wanna make a company like Google for my employees.
- Teamname : Quadcore
- Leader : Seungwoo Jeong
Move to New House & Happy Time With Mentors
It’s time to say good-bye to our first house west crystal cove terrace:(. We move to Daly city and live for 3 weeks. There is a Kukje market near our house, and it sells korean foods!
New House, New Start!
REVIEW
- Seungwoo Jeong
- We moved to Daly city, so we invited mentors to new house. We prepare a lot of Korean dishes :). Every moment with mentors is valuable and fun. I’m so sad that only 2 weeks left..
- Minjun Cha
- It was a good experience to invite mentors to come home, eat food together and watch the Super Bowl. It is always fun to spend time with mentors :)
- Seunghwan Hong
- It was our last party moment of that house. I was little sad for leaving this house but I was happy after I heard about Korean market nearby our new house ;)
- Hyeonggeun Eom
- Although it was not enough to express gratitude to mentors, it was a delicious dinner and i was happy. Ethan has served 4 bowls. I am most pleased with this.
- Teamname : Quadcore
- Leader : Seungwoo Jeong
