We Moved!
We moved, and we brought the action with us. Our new location is at 2601 N Stanton St Ste A (on the corner with Robinson in the Kern Area, only a few blocks away from UTEP). Our new location is streamlined to help us focus on our offerings and working with entrepreneurs, while supporting core members to excel in their own missions... Ohhh and we have a ton of different lunch options all around and parking right in front. 🙌 Be sure to follow us on social media and our website to know when we host our next events at our new space.
Cowork Oasis at CES 2020
Remember how we went to CES 2019 last year? You don’t? Well, we did... and we highlighted lots of cool tech in our start-of-the-year newsletter. This year, we went again and took 30 of our closest friends... students and entrepreneurs from our region! Attendees got a first look at the latest in technology innovation which will be hitting the market in the next few years. Below are some of the coolest things each we saw, as well as this quick video summing up our overall experience.
Uber | Hyundai eVTOL aircraft
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a drone for humans! Get ready to travel by air, Jetson’s style. Drone travel will increase exponentially in the next 2-3 years. Several companies are currently in flight tests and setting up to go operational in 2023. The model in the photo is Hyundai’s S-A1 Model. It is designed for a cruising speed of up to 180 miles/hr (290 km/hr), a cruising altitude of around 1,000-2,000 feet (300 - 600 mt) above ground, and trips of up to 60 miles (100 km).
Innovations in Transportation
Commuting technology will increasingly rely on sensors and “lasers” like LIDAR technology. Everything from monitoring heart rate to happiness will be embedded in vehicles. Biometrics will dictate what advertisements are displayed as you enjoy your ride. There will be so much data collected by sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) that no doubt the future of transportation will look very different.
DNA Personalized Products
Genetic testing kits are becoming increasingly cheaper and more widely available. Generation one of these tests was to give you results, arguably a simple task. Now, companies such as dnanudge pictured above, are taking your genetic data and helping you make better decisions for your health.
Exoskeleton Power in Action
Just when you thought that exoskeletons were just for bugs, now you an sport one yourself and lift cars! We had not heard of any mainstream companies actually using exoskeletons, but at CES, we witnesses how exoskeletons may soon be going mainstream with applications and ways we can all relate. For instance, Delta Airlines developed their own exoskeleton for employees to easily lift up to 200 pounds. With this, they can do things such as move heavy equipment from place to place repeatedly even during long shifts. I wonder if we can “cheat” a little and show up to the next Crossfit class with an exoskeleton… hmmmmm?
Quantum Computing
IBM hosted a super session on the advances in quantum computing. The panel of speakers discussed how IBM works with Exxonmobil to enhance materials, accelerate R&D and test solutions that help alleviate climate change. Thanks to quantum computing processing power, problems that would take 10 years to solve can now be done at rates of 2-3 years (70 to 80% faster). A neat aspect of how this shapes workforce development is that in the near future, “quantum computing programmer” will be actual job description.
The background photo shows the location of academic hubs, universities, and national labs using quantum computing. Training the next generation on this technology will be critical for development and technology adoption.
Smart Cities (5G)
CES showcased how smart cities are growing exponentially thanks to advances in IoT and 5G. Seoul was a major player demonstrating their technology and how it provides accessible public transportation. They emphasized their inclusion in urban transport services and ensuring the health and safety of passengers and others who share the road. We need to be aware of Smart City advances so we can keep up with the times.
Youth Entrepreneurship
During CES’s Young Innovators To Watch, a group of young entrepreneurs presented their startups. The two high school juniors in the photo are from Seattle, WA, and they invented a 3D printed stethoscope that monitors vitals and incorporates AI. The age of information in which we live makes it possible to spread information and let young entrepreneurs emerge all over the world. Geography is not a constraint to innovation.
Personal Greenhouse
Greenhouses are great for growing food, but not everyone can have one in their backyard... or can they? Companies such as MyFood are making sustainable personal food growing possible by selling their greenhouse products with integrated aquaponics system. Apart from the physical system, they also support growers with a platform that shares best practices for managing gardens as well as making accessible a community of growers.
Female Empowerment in Tech
It is imperative to inspire young women to pursue a career in STEAM. Initiatives such as the Ad Council's #SheCanSTEM campaign work to empower females and give them the resources necessary to discover their path.
Water Made from Air
Yes, that guy is filling his plastic water bottle with water that is extracted out of thin air! If you are still offended that he is not using a HydroFlask, re-read the first sentence. The water coming out of that tap was sourced from Zero Mass Water panels which take solar energy and harvest water out of the air. The process allows consumers, and world aid groups alike, to install the panels and generate clean drinking water. If you already have solar panels, this might be the next step for you. Who knows, maybe there are other utilities (or energy) that can be extracted from the air in the future...
The State of Entrepreneurship 2020
Lastly, check out this cool video on the last Startup Grind event we hosted at Cowork Oasis. The event was on the current state of entrepreneurship from the perspective of Venture Capital investor Beto Pallares. Basically, he goes into specific data points and gives his take on what to look out for in startups and investment in the coming years.
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