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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

One question you’re inspired to explore further

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Pragyaan Gaur and Maureen Meso

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Pragyaan Gaur and Maureen Meso

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion:

- Prototypes should be interactive and tangible to be most effective.

- If you need to explain your prototype, then it's not a good prototype.

- Documenting the prototyping process is crucial for improvement and scaling.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing:

- Reflecting on project goals is essential for maximizing impact.

- Sharing insights and learning about each other's projects in a group builds camaraderie and encourages mutual support.

One question we're inspired to explore further:

- How can we stay flexible and open to feedback at every stage of the process, and learn to "take feedback as a badge of honor"?

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion:

Sometimes you might be having the best solution but how it you introduce it to the people is what matters

Simplicity matters a lot for all versions of the prototype

Be prepared to fail and redefine the prototype as much as you need to until the vision comes to light.

It may seem tough at first but after one breaks it down to small pieces/steps it becomes manageable

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing:

Meditation goes along way in helping coming with out of the box solutions

Visualize the dream before creating it, goes along way in making the prototype a success

Simplicity is key

Also create something that has a general feel and gives inclusion to everyone

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Data is key - receive feedback at every step of the way and incorporate it into your iterations

Collaborate and take help. Join hands to maximize impact

Learn from failure, take your time

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Peer Feedback conversation: Phionah Nagaba and Alexander Lorenz

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Peer Feedback conversation: Phionah Nagaba and Alexander Lorenz

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The key takeaways we discussed on prototyping:

We realized that focusing on loving the problem allows us to stay flexible. When we’re too attached to a solution, we miss better opportunities that could emerge during testing.

We emphasized that prototyping makes failure a positive thing. Small, early failures help prevent bigger, costly mistakes. Each “failure” moves us closer to success.

Reflecting on Alexandra’s example of working with a team in India while he’s in Europe, we saw how collaboration across distances and cultures brings diverse ideas and stronger solutions.

Involve users early in the prototyping stage and letting them "own" the product, they will provide clearer, more authentic feedback because they feel personally invested.

Prototyping isn’t one-and-done. It’s an ongoing process of building, testing, learning, and refining until we get it right.

we realized the importance of documenting our progress. Recording feedback, failures, and insights helps us build on what we’ve learned and share it with others.

Key Takeaways from Localhub sharing:

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸

Regular reflection helps ensure our project stays aligned with its goals and adapts to any changes or new insights.

Sharing our projects and learning from fellow can provide new insights and enhance the quality of our work.

Dedicate time each week to apply for grants and opportunities that align with our project’s mission..

Focus on collaboration rather than competition; supporting others’ projects can lead to collective growth and shared success.

Phionah and Alexander were inspired to explorer further on : How can we create solutions that truly address the problem, rather than just focusing on the solution itself?

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Peer Feedback

Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

1. Cost-Effectiveness

2. Community Engagement: Successful systems often involve a network like local farmers, schools, or environmental groups in collection and distribution efforts.

3. Technology via app: Education of indigenous foods for consumers

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

1. Successful hubs prioritize collaboration and openness in their design process.

2. Peer feedback is invaluable for refining concepts and identifying blind spots.

3. Stories of real-life impact resonate most and inspire others to take action.

How can prototyping be adapted to reflect the unique cultural values and resources of diverse communities while maintaining scalability?

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Fatimata x Olivia 

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Fatimata x Olivia 

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The key insights from prototyping that we took away were that it is very important to implement and take feedback from your peers and from your community along the way. Olivia talked about how when she is feeling stuck it is important to take it in whether the feedback is negative or positive. Also to rely on people who have years of experience. In terms of local hub I took away the importance of collective community and also relying on your local hub as a source of feedback. One question that I am inspired to explore further is what are the various ways that impact can look like? Impact does not have to look like one way. So how can we tap into the various ways to make an impact.

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Jerome Bright Ogenrwot and Gupta Sukriti 

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Jerome Bright Ogenrwot and Gupta Sukriti 

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Jerome Bright and Gupta Sukriti.

Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion.

Gupta has already completed her prototype and has some preliminary testing data, which was both inspiring and challenging to me (Jerome).

The education program she is preparing has a huge potential, and we think applying principles shared in the "prototyping for educational projects" workshop will be helpful for designing a good curriculum.

We shared that while focus on one step at a time is important, its important to have a broader vision for the future.

We shared that it was important to onboard small teams of peers that understand the project and can contribute or continue it in moments where we are unable, for example Gupta is soon joining college and may be busy.

Key takeaways from the local hub experience.

Overall, we both enjoy and benefit from the local hub.

It is amazing how their choice of destination, venue, engagements are always aligned or somehow related to the projects they are doing, or providing some kind of useful data/information. For example their most recent local hub visit provided significant insights into human behavior, and the people will be the first potential beneficiaries of the educational project. This overall enhances the impact.

The above were vital leaves to pick.

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Jerome Bright Ogenrwot and Gupta Sukriti.

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Peer Feedback: Charles Rugendo and Uxia Garcia

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Peer Feedback: Charles Rugendo and Uxia Garcia

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Key Insights from Prototyping

1. Research needed on new materials and new 3D product structures.

2. Big and wide does not mean rigid and strong.

3. With small changes we could reach costumers who were not initially in the spotlight.

4. AI can use self-learning helping to a faster improvement of the prototype.

Key Takeaways from Local Hubs

1. The facility we have to work on an idea today (years) is incredibly superior to the time needed in the times of homo sapiens, so we must take advantage of this.

2. Networking is important.

3. Prototyping is a continous process that unlocks creativity and success in our projects.

4. Keeping your prototyping simple helps you achieve more.

What to explore further

How can we work on the continuous improvement of our prototype so that our MVP can see the light in the near future?

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

Trying is key! Try regardless of the possibility of failure, taking the first step allows you to learn and grow no matter how it goes

Even if you have a product you never stop solving challenges, working towards improvements and gathering feedback.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

Seeing how your communities tackles similar ideas with different equipment and resources that’s unique

Even seeing incomplete prototypes is inspiring because everyone is trying their best and can go so far.

One question you're inspired to explore further:

What impact will we have come five ten years from now and what collaboration that will bring.

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My name: Tabitha Willis Partner: Esther Lucy Adeke

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Peer Feedback between Shreya Kale and Enock Namunane

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Peer Feedback between Shreya Kale and Enock Namunane

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🌟 Key Learnings from Peer Feedback at the beVisioneers Fellowship 🌟

🔹 Local Hub Experience

The Local Hub experience was impactful and engaging.

A suggestion to extend the duration from one day to two days could enhance the depth of interactions and connections.

🔹 Prototyping Experience

Prototyping is a highly iterative process, requiring adaptability and continuous refinement.

Embracing iteration leads to solutions that are better aligned with real-world needs.

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

1. Prototyping and testing are very useful tools that allow us to better shape our products to meet our target community's needs and wants. They do not have to be the final product and can be a part or key feature. Angel created a prototype of 3 products from a native plant called guasmole but after testing it with the local farmers he realized they were more interested in other crops like cocoa and would like to create products from it instead. He also got insights into what changes they wanted to see in their agricultural communities which has helped shape how he wants to move forward with his project. Georgina realized after creating a short 1-hour course for her learning program that there needs to be a better way to engage the students she is targeting and there needs to be a way to incentivize participation after testing her prototype and wants to work on this in the next prototype.

2. A failed prototype is a successful prototype. Not getting the results you expected when testing is a good thing as it gives you a better insight into how to improve and make something more useful.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

1. The virtual hubs have been amazing because even if you are far away from other fellows you still get the chance to collaborate and share which has been fun.

2. The hubs have been a source of friendships, support and just love which is making the journey seem less difficult and lonely.

One question you’re inspired to explore further

How can we encourage more people to take up sustainable practices in the different areas of their lives?

Quote of the Month:

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

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Peer Feedback conversations: Rogers R. Omar x Natalia Cuellar

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Peer Feedback conversations: Rogers R. Omar x Natalia Cuellar

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion:
Our discussion focused on prototyping for software and services, particularly when there is no tangible product. A key insight was the importance of creating low-fidelity prototypes, such as wireframes, user journey maps, or mock interfaces, to visualize concepts and gather feedback early. For services, role-playing and scenario-based testing were highlighted as effective methods to simulate interactions and refine processes. The iterative nature of these approaches allows for quick adjustments based on user input, even in the absence of a physical product.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing:
The sharing session underscored innovative ways to test non-tangible solutions. For example, one hub implemented user flow simulations through interactive workshops, enabling participants to experience and critique a service prototype. Another hub utilized digital platforms to pilot software functionalities in real-time with target audiences, collecting data and insights for refinement. The adaptability of these methods stood out as a critical success factor.

One Question You’re Inspired to Explore Further:

Rogers: How can we embrace failures in prototyping as stepping stones toward innovation, ensuring each iteration brings us closer to creating impactful solutions?

Natalia: What strategies can we use to maintain our vision and motivation when faced with challenges, reminding ourselves of the transformative potential our prototype could bring to the world?

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key insights we discussed in the meeting

1. Prototyping Failure and motivations

After the failure of the first prototype how to go with nxt attempt.

Policy making and what it is how it will be used.

How to get and have a positive mindset

2. Local hub experiences

collaborating with others and helping them out

3. What motivates us to achieve the goals and how to engage with others

future collaborations

the problems that thrives us to engage on the project and which means loving the problem rather than solution

team management like sharing the work at peak times and engaging with people

Community led programs....

we had a wonderful time in tunnel ;) and good laughs :) :)

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Arianna Lawrence & John Katumo

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Arianna Lawrence & John Katumo

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

Find the prototype that works for AND your audience! Consider budget and accessibility.

Don't be afraid to keep revising and updating your prototype as your project develops. It should be evolving alongside your ideas.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

Arianna: When comparing, it can often feel that everyone's solutions are smarter and better than yours. Still, we are all seeking to solve problems that matter. Everyone has struggles!

One question you're inspired to explore further

How can we leverage international collaboration between individuals to advance our goals? What support can fellows in different countries and continents offer each other?

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Peer feed back Selfie, George William Erwau and Kalpit Prajapati

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George William Erwau and Kalpit Prajapati

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What a great Peer Feedback session! In addition to learning more about the incredible landscapes of Victoria Falls and the Great Wildebeest Migration, as well as the cenotes and Kukulkan Castle, we also shared the journey we’ve taken with Uhai Filters and AdaLead.

Our prototyping processes have had one thing in common: people are always at the center. Kefah has spoken with local residents who drink water with a high fluoride content, as it comes directly from the ground. This poses serious health risks. AdaLead, for its part, seeks to reduce lethal aggressions against journalists and environmental activists, starting in Mexico—one of the three most dangerous countries in the world for those who defend the environment.

Kefah has found a nature-based solution to filter fluoride from water and make it suitable for human consumption, based on the seeds of moringa and neem trees. He has consulted with potential users about the amount of water needed for daily life and has also explored other solutions which, compared to the one set to become an MVP, have proven less effective, such as UV decontamination and ion exchange.

The questions we considered revolved around product acceptance and scaling in other contexts, such as in Yucatán, where groundwater also has compounds that make it harmful to consume, and where neem and moringa trees can be found as well. We concluded that, as a nature-based solution, acceptance and trust in Uhai Filters could be very high and, moreover, very beneficial for the social and medical well-being of communities in Kenya. This is very ingenious! And of course, it sets a precedent for Kefah to visit Mexico, now with a friend ready to welcome him.

AdaLead, for its part, has also focused on generating trust among its users. We discussed how to build resilient communities, where there is a sense of support in the realm of youth social innovation. We understood that both of us are trying to safeguard people’s lives, and that leadership in these communities must be founded on relationships of trust. Thus, AdaLead (Advanced Advocacy Leadership—“Adalid” in Spanish, meaning “advocate” or “champion of causes”) finds inspiration in Kefah to champion great ideas, supported by teams that believe in the impact and relevance of a vision.

Prototyping has helped us ensure that we’re on the right track and that our value propositions can be understood by more people—people who are enthusiastic about joining our efforts.

Regarding our Local Hubs, we noted the importance of gathering and having interactions with the spaces around us. At the end of the day, building a community is about getting involved and getting excited together.

In the end, we take away many questions to reflect on regarding our projects, as well as how our innovations can inspire people anywhere in the world.

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

We are both trying to wrap around how best we can prototype our ideas given the complexity

We want our solution to be both rooted in education with larger impact. We want to go beyond education to action.

Prototyping has been difficult as far as figuring out which resources to lean on most and how best we can target our audience

storytelling will be key in both of our solutions.

Local hub sharing

Virtual local hub brought in a guest speaker to speak about the science of happiness and how we can bring happiness into even the smallest moments of life

NYC Local hub experience was very engaging and informative and has been very good at using the city as a case study to explore sustainability issues.

Question we are looking to explore further

We are looking to explore how we can incorporate both education and action. We are looking to see how we can not only educate people about why they should care, but to form a critical mass of people who are agents of their own change.

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Peer Feedback Conversation - James x Verónica :)

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Key Insights:

1. Prototyping lessons

Awareness of time management is a key element of motivation and how to deal with full time job and commute to our project's main spot to develop a proper prototype

We don't need to start "BIG" we can do a lot of prototypes that will help us to understand the context and community insights.

We're not alone, James and I connected in a very human and vulnerable way, keeping in touch to move forward! :)

2. Local Hub Experience

Amazing experience to create a community

Collaboration time is such a valuable thing

Feedback from others give us another perspective from our own projects, as a grounding experience

3. Next q: How we can create a support line for stuck moments?

Small talks / regular 10 min calls

Blog where we can inspire with tricks and tips of how to stay creative

Time management: we want to share, but it is not obligatory.

Such a lovely time meeting James :))

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Key Insights from Prototyping:

-Learnt that prototyping should not always be perfect

-Protoyping is more like play

-Prototyping should always be iterative, we should keep trying out various options

Key takeways from the Local Hub:

There is always alot to learn from what other fellows have done in regard to their prototyping journey.

Local hubs actually feel like a small family and there is always people willing to help with anything

One Question we are inspired to explore further

How did you overcome biases during the prototyping phase?

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George William Erwau and Kalpit Prajapati 

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We shared about our project and the progress up to date.

The discussion included about our motivation and challenges that has led to our project choices.

We also shared about our countries, cultures and also local context and how it shapes us, our projects and also the world around us.

It was a fun conversation with new perspectives. :)

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Peer feedback conversation: Rosemary Nabatanzi and Adnan Ali Parwez

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Peer feedback conversation: Rosemary Nabatanzi and Adnan Ali Parwez

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Key takeaways from the prototyping experience

From our conversation we realized that a prototype is not supposed to be perfect but rather a representation of what you hope to have as a product for your project.

From our experiences we learnt that involving users at the early stages of the prototype gives you an opportunity to develop a product tgat its inclusive of their ideas.

We realized that you do not need alot to start working on a prototype. Start with what you have on board and the rest can find you on the way.

Embracing failure with a positive mindset is key to having success in your project prototype because it gives you an opportunity to try every time you fail hoping for better results next time.

Keeping records of your prototype progress, success and failures helps others to learn from you in case they need any help.

Key takeaways from the local hub experience

Every time we connect with peers through local hub meetings gives us an opportunity to learn from each other and be able to support each other where possible

Showing our project progress during local hub meetings gives us the opportunity to learn and also improve from those who are doing well when it comes to their project.

Collaboration with one another is really important for project development because it helps us to extend a hand to one another.

Local hubs are an amazing time to connect, learn and share with fellow fellows in physical time thus an opportunity to refresh.

Its always an awesome time to have fun together as the beVisioneers family.

However we were left with a question for further discussion of How best can we collaborate as fellows to ensure project success regardless of region or location?

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Sharifah Nakyanzi x Sophie Fasshauer

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Sharifah Nakyanzi x Sophie Fasshauer

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Key insights from Prototyping Discussion:

you do not have to rush but stay creative

frustration can be turned into motivation

continuously check on the most positive environmental impact of the solution

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing:

to be inspired more often by other peoples' action on how to adress e.g. challenges of our project

community can empower

meeting in person intensifies the feeling of making an impact together

One questions we're inspired to explore further: How can we be inspired by other people's actions towards make our own impact?

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Peer Feedback Coversation: Naineeka Thakur and Hillary Onyango

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Peer Feedback Coversation: Naineeka Thakur and Hillary Onyango

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Key Insights from prototyping Discussion:

1. When you finally work on your prototype and see something tangible( in our cases), it takes you to a completely different level.

2. Prototyping is R&D of your product at a small scale.

3. Prototypes provide you a stage to reconsider your idea whether or not you startup will be fruitful in the real world.

Key Takeaway from Local Hub Sharing:

1. Reflection on both Local Hubs and how it went.

2. What were the objectives and learnings from the local hubs each time.

One common stuff: We both like music and would like to keep in touch during the after the program. Thanks to BV for making the match! :)

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Peer Feedback Conversation: Mary Maina and Manas Parmar

Shared updates about our projects and progress:

Mary is working on the second life of lithium-ion batteries.

Manas is working on an advanced model of an anaerobic digester.

Discussed key factors:

Efficiency

Viability

Advanced nano-materials

Talked about Local Hubs (LHs):

Agreed they add value to networking, projects, and personal growth.

Shared inspiration behind our work:

A mutual love for nature and science.

Overall, it was a fun and insightful conversation.

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Shared Experiences and Insights

- The importance of networking and collaboration in overcoming challenges

- The value of sharing experiences and knowledge with others working in similar fields

- The potential for cross-pollination of ideas and expertise

Opportunities for Future Collaboration

- Potential for collaboration and knowledge-sharing at the upcoming Global Summit

- Possibility of connecting with other fellows working on similar projects

- Opportunity to explore ways to address the challenges faced in prototyping permaculture in schools

Key Takeaways and Action Items

- Follow up with the fellow to discuss potential collaboration opportunities at the Global Summit

- Connect the fellow with other relevant contacts and resources

- Explore ways to address the challenges faced in prototyping permaculture in schools, such as identifying alternative entry points or strategies for working with cemented or paved schools

Personal Reflections and Insights

- The importance of building relationships and networks with others working in similar fields

- The value of sharing experiences and knowledge with others

- The potential for collaborative problem-solving and innovation in addressing complex challenges.

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We were able to shared details about our projects and their progress. We first analyzed the driven-problem and the solution we are proposing. We also discussed about different tools we used to help in our projects.

It was an interesting conversation because we also talked about the cliamte change and social challenges related to our projects. As well as, how to deal with them.

I liked sharing this time!

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1. insights from prototyping discussion

- it doesn't need to be perfect as long as your are making progress

- prepare a fun and engaging questionnaire to gather information about the basic knowledge of the participants also serving as prop for recycling project later.

2. Takeaways from local hub

- tell a personal story that relates to your project and relate to people's emotions. It'll help you get investors.

- innovative activities and partnership with experienced on ground workers is ideal.

3. One question you're Inspired to explore further

- can we actually institutionalize and normalize waste paper management by students.

- how to make the project more inclusive even to lower income businesses

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Peer Feedback Firechat-Reggie x Meenakshi

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Peer Feedback Firechat-Reggie x Meenakshi

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My reflection on the peer feedback session I had with Meenakshi. Her project focuses on converting food waste into bio-feeds using Black Soldier Fly (BSF), compost for organic farming, and alternative proteins in India. Her model farm produces 50kg of high-protein BSF daily and follows a B2B model, with the first buyers being feed companies. We found common ground in our goals to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Our prototyping journeys shared similarities, with both using user feedback to refine our MVPs. We discussed challenges such as slow access to capital, team and knowledge gaps, and the high cost of testing.

Key takeaways and learnings from our discussions

Simplicity

Co-Creation

Iterative Design

Advisory Board

Our Local Hub experience - Chennai x Westlands

Importance of support system

Creating meaningful connections

Power of community to founders

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We began by introducing ourselves and our projects. She's working on a construction project while I'm working on a fashion project, both of us currently working on our prototypes. I shared some of my prototypes with her, went through my milestone 2 together and discussed some of the challenges we faced and are currently facing with our prototypes. Her biggest challenge is time since she has other fulltime commitments while mine is sourcing of materials for my products. She is from the New York local hub and I am from the Ngong hills local hub. One question I'm inspired to explore further is on how my project would have a massive impact on my community other than employment.

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Prestone Katiedzo Chagusia and  Hannah Klein

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Connecting across hubs, sharing visions and inspiring each other to drive sustainable change, one conversation at a time.

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion:

During our conversation about prototyping, Snigdha shared that her main focus is creating accessible and engaging tools to inspire youth to embrace sustainability in both personal and professional spaces. Her journey highlighted the importance of building relatable pathways to sustainable careers and fostering eco-conscious communities. I shared my own prototyping journey for "Redefining Travel," where I aim to develop community-based tourism models that address youth unemployment, preserve cultural heritage, and conserve the environment. Together, we reflected on how prototyping allows us to test ideas, engage stakeholders, and refine our approaches toward creating impactful and sustainable solutions.

Key takeaways from Local Hub Sharing:

During our local hub conversation, Snigdha shared her experience at the Hyderabad Local Hub, where they visited a state incubation center in India. She highlighted how the small group of Fellows connected deeply and gained valuable insights from the experience. I shared about my Johannesburg Local Hub, where we focused on spreading the beVisioneers vision and encouraging others to apply for the next cohort. We also connected with Cohort 1 Fellows, who inspired us by sharing their journeys and projects, fostering a sense of community and purpose.

One question I'm inspired to explore further:

How can we leverage local hubs and fellow connections to create collaborative, cross-regional projects that amplify the impact of sustainability initiatives globally?

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We shared our individual journeys into sustainability, highlighting the motivations and experiences that led us to focus on sustainable fashion and agriculture.

Discussed the initial phases of our projects, exchanging ideas and feedback that could help refine our approaches.

Further, our conversation revealed a surprising number of cultural similarities between India and South Korea, fostering a deeper appreciation for each other's backgrounds.

We explored the impact of K-dramas and the popularity of Korean skincare products in India, illustrating how cultural exchanges are shaping trends in both countries.

Sohyun also shared her experiences living in Berlin, highlighting several cultural aspects that have enriched her life as an expat. It was amazing getting to know each other. Cherished this new bond we developed.

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We had a great discussion about our respective projects during our call. Here's what we covered:

We took turns presenting our projects and prototyping progress.

We also engaged in Q&A sessions after each presentation.

We shared honest feedback and personal experiences with prototyping challenges.

Key Takeaways from Our Discussion

Prototyping is more about learning than perfection.

You don't need everything figured out to start – "just start somewhere"

Failing is actually valuable – it's how we learn and iterate.

Sometimes the simplest version works better than an elaborate one.

The difference between what we envision and what users actually need can be surprising.

At the end of the call, we discussed our end-of-fellowship goals, which we sum up as our desire to:

Challenge conventional thinking about sustainability.

Build solutions that can scale beyond the fellowship

Next Steps

We agreed to check in on each other's progress regularly

We also plan to share resources and tools we discover

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Key Insights from the Prototype Discussion

1. Collaboration Across Borders: The discussion highlighted the importance of international partnerships, including coordination with the London local hub, Uganda's innovation hub, and a certified company in China.

2. Community Engagement: Creating a gardening club emphasizes the potential of involving local community members in sustainable practices.

3. Innovative Product Development: Sharing a photo of the baby carrier design indicates the value of visual communication and innovation in meeting practical needs.

4. Scalable Production: Coordination for the mass production of baby carriers showcases the progression from prototype to marketable product, ensuring wider accessibility.

Motivational Question

How might we leverage the strengths of our partnerships to inspire more community-driven and innovative solutions?

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Me and lucy had a lot of fun discussing our backgrounds and projects and also talked about our local hubs. We gave each other moral support and feedback on our work. best insight I got was to take my time and not rush things!

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Peer Feedback Conversation - Jayesh and Ogambi

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Peer Feedback Conversation - Jayesh and Ogambi

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Insights from Prototyping discussions-

I presented my project which focuses on responsible consumption and waste management, while Ogambi detailed his initiative addressing malaria through education and awareness, emphasizing the need for ongoing community workshops due to the evolving nature of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

Insights from local hub discussion-

While reviewing local hub experience, we noted valuable contributions from guest lecturers, and Ogambi shared positive feedback on his project and plans for future workshops. He highlighted his last local hub where he got to share his project and got advice and suggestions.

One question we are inspired to explore further-

Ogambi is itself is a research scientist and found working on malaria something that inspired him as it is very prevalent in Kenya.

I seek to explore the societal expectations of climate change and the economic challenges and try to understand the problem in more theoretical and practical ways.

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Peer Feedback Exchange: Victor Mugambe & Etibar

Key Insights from Prototyping

Victor's Prototyping Journey:

Currently focused on developing the first lab prototype.

Challenges include working with small quantities and scaling up production.

The process is well-understood; the next step is to address scaling issues.

Etibar's Prototyping Journey:

The team is developing an application and tested their MVP with journalists and other users.

Feedback from testing has been instrumental in improving educational models and refining key features.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Experiences

Victor's Experience:

Received valuable feedback from a diverse group of students and a professor.

The feedback provided new insights that were both encouraging and actionable.

Etibar's Experience:

Gained fresh perspectives from conversations with individuals from different backgrounds.

The local hub experience has been invaluable for networking and broadening horizons.

Questions for Further Exploration

1. What strategies work best for understanding user needs and improving user experience?

2. How can empathy with users be effectively integrated into prototyping and development processes?

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From Kenya to India, connecting minds and ideas - because solutions for the planet know no borders!

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

·       During my recent peer feedback session, I had the pleasure of speaking with Parth Varma, a fellow BeVisioneers participant from India. Parth, a mechanical engineer, shared his fascinating project, Carbon Bank. The concept of creating a "bank" for carbon—parallel to financial banks for money—captured my imagination. In a world striving toward net-zero carbon emissions, this idea of storing harmful carbon is revolutionary. Parth’s passion for carbon capture technology and his innovative thinking truly inspired me.

·   Our discussion delved into the technical aspects of his prototyping journey, particularly the challenges he faces in sourcing a specific membrane crucial to his machine. Despite the challenges, his resilience and dedication to advancing this project were evident. I wished him well and commended the ingenuity of his concept.

Sharing My Climate Education Project

In return, I shared my project, which focuses on climate education for children through fun, engaging, and interactive methods. We explored ways to visualize and prototype my idea effectively, as well as strategies for sourcing materials and identifying cost-effective production options that don’t compromise on quality. This exchange of ideas enriched both of us, highlighting the power of collaboration across disciplines and geographies.

Highlights from Our Local Hubs

Our conversation also touched on our respective experiences in our local hubs. Parth shared that his hub introduced him to a vibrant and diverse group of people, a refreshing change from his campus environment of scientists and engineers. He enjoys the joyous, in-the-moment energy of his hub, which has made a significant impact on him.

For me, being the Local Hub Ambassador for the Westlands Hub, fondly known as Earth Benders, has been nothing short of remarkable. Leading such a dynamic team feels like a second home. The members are incredibly driven, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we celebrate each individual’s strengths, creating a cohesive and empowering environment. Our shared commitment makes our hub experiences not only productive but also deeply memorable.

One Question I'm Inspired to Explore Further

How can we create a sustainable pipeline for sourcing innovative materials, particularly for climate-focused projects, while ensuring accessibility and affordability for global changemakers?

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We discussed on the project, life and career.

She shared with me pictures of the prototype and I was impressed. I wish all the best for the future.

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Shared progress about our projects and shared feedback.

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Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

It's so important to be true to what we can and cannot achieve with our current capacities and recalculate the path forward

When our ideas are for big endeavours, how can we deliver value in meaningful bites

You can always reach for support and co-create along the way

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

It's so inspiring to see others path and that we execute so differently but with a shared vision

The hubs are a great moment to fill with energy again and feel the community side of the fellowship

These are exceptional opportunities to be inspired by others who already are making meaningful change and seek feedback.

One question you’re inspired to explore further

When I stop prototyping and I'm on my way actually executing

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Gonzalo Tow Bautista & Tanya Haralampieva

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Key insights from prototypes

We shared our moments during prototyping i.e. challenges we experienced, and how we can address them. We also shared what went right during prototyping and reviewed each one of the milestone modules and checkpoint modules

Key takeaways from local hubs

We shared how local hubs have been crucial for us during this fellowship, we talked about how we have created connections with peers, networked, and shared our projects and visions.

One question you are inspired

With the existence of limited resources like finances, what are resources that are available that I can make good use of?

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Key insights from prototyping & peer feedback conversation:

Understanding each other's why was very helpful in establishing a baseline for our climate-impact projects

Gave short pitching to each other's projects, simulating a friendly and open space to brief each other's ideas

Shared details and insights about each other's projects, prototyping strategies, and next steps

We realized that both of our projects are the conjunction of waste recycling & value creation via circular economy and discussed prototyping, developments, and immediate target milestones

Gave peer feedback on each other's pitches, discussed opportunities and future possibilities for scaling our projects forward

PS: Understood how to pronounce our names in the simplest and coolest ways!

An interesting, fun, and sweet experience, connecting with fellows with shared vision and impact on the other side of the world!

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Venkata Ramana Mattaparthi & Gergely Dzsida

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Ana Cecilia Licéaga & Annrose Maina

Key Insights from Prototyping Discussion

It’s not necessary to start BIG, you can start with smaller goals or specific tools you want to see and then do the whole thing.

It’s important to understand the people you’re creating the product for before you start prototyping

The importance of asking and receiving feedback from different groups

Research is fundamental for prototyping, you have to see what’s already on the market and find a way to make your project the best choice or a unique one

Apart from lots of research, prototyping needs planning and background, however it’s okay to fail

Give uniqueness to every project, take out why they’re different to be a good entrepreneur

User Centered design, even if it's not what you want to deliver, you have to answer to your users needs, they’re not always going to be what you think

Less is more, find a way to make the project simple and understandable

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

It’s really important to give each other feedback, especially from other people going or that have gone through the same process

Our local hubs have helped us modify and improve our projects, especially Local Hub 2

Ceci’s local hub taught her a lot, every person there has knowledge in different sectors so getting feedback from them is great because they’re all so different and valuable

Ann Rose’s local hub is really unique because of all the variety of perspectives it has in it, this makes it better for the team to work and also opens a new perspective on project matters.

One question you’re inspired to explore further

"To which point is it possible to measure the real-world impact of a project by experiential talking, particularly when it comes to projects related to climate change?"

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Key insights from prototyping discussion

1. Start by writing down all your assumptions for the entire step-by-step prototyping process. This includes; checking the quality, quantity and timing of your supplies.

2. Validate all the assumptions to understand what works and what does not.

3. Give a detailed explanation to your visionary customer about your prototype, helps build credibility and trust.

Key Takeaways from Local Hub Sharing

1. Storytelling makes your message memorable to people.

2. Having a detailed and well-structured work plan helps in staying focused and achieving goals.

One question you're inspired to explore further

How can I make my product help the customer achieve their goals

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Edgar Hernandez Moto, and  Ryan Augustine Onim

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Peer feedback milestone 3: From Vision to Impact

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Peer feedback milestone 3: From Vision to Impact

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1. For theory of change, we each discussed how our projects defines the problem, long-term impact, and key interventions and gained insights into different approaches to problem-solving.

2. Shared software we can use to craft a compelling project’s story to connect with stakeholders, funders, and beneficiaries e.g canva , wix logo maker and etc