Think Capital One is all about credit cards and funny college basketball commercials? Think again. Behind the doors of “The Shop” at Capital One on West Wacker is an innovative technology company changing the way people interact with their money through design, products and tech. And we’re invited to experience it all.
This year, Capital One is taking over Tuesday night of Techweek for what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Expect virtual reality demos, a makers space, robot wars, amazing food and drinks, DJs, live music and more. The team at Capital One has combined the best of tech and fintech to create a truly unique and immersive experience that is guaranteed to be a full-on party.
Also, you’ll be among the first to experience Capital One’s new 50th floor collaboration space, including incredible views of Chicago, as you mix and mingle with the Chicago tech scene.
Join us for a night at The Nerdery. Bring your entrepreneurial spirit and we will provide the innovations, refreshments, appetizers and a DJ. The Nerdery team has the following interactive displays and games ready for the evening:
Holodog - Get a custom greeting from our holographic dog.
Televort - Televort allows anyone, anywhere to tune in and virtually attend the event. Look around and listen to live 360º video streams.
Nerd Companion - A progressive web app that takes you on a guided tour and scavenger hunt of our office.
Overnight Website Challenge - A showcase of the awesome work done through the Nerdery Foundation.
board.shuffle() - An automated shuffleboard scoring game.
VeeR Pong - Play America's university pastime virtually with the HTC Vive.
Hololens - Interact and demo with the Microsoft hololens.
Client Showcase - A showcase of some of the work we have done in Chicago.
Jessi Chartier, Director of Products and Programs at Uncharted Learning, the parent company of MobileMakersEdu
Jessi blends education, innovation, and technology to create authentic, transformational learning. As a former classroom teacher and college instructor, she values the profession of teaching and seeks out opportunities to professionally develop teachers. Her curriculum has been used at campuses across the nation and include competency-based graduate programs, online educational programs, and robust professional development programs. Jessi pulls this all together to make Uncharted Learning the leader in authentic learning experiences and teacher professional development.Don Bora, Co-founder of Eight-Bit Studios, Co-founder of MobileMakersEdu
Don has been a professional software developer in Chicago since 1990 during which time, he has had the great fortune to work at many types of companies employing varied technologies.
A few years ago, Don decided to give back to the Chicago community. He sought out opportunities to lend his experience to those who might benefit. He began mentoring at the Founder Institute and then The Code Academy (now The Starter League). In the summer of 2011, Don co-founded The Mobile Makers Academy and was the Chief Instructor for four years, ushering much needed iOS development talent into new careers.
Don has been an outspoken advocate for women and girls in tech, seeking to bridge the technology gap by exposing the fun and creative side of programming. He frequently mentors both high school and college students who display an interest in technology and coding.
Don is also a partner and co-founder of Eight Bit Studios. He loves meeting new developers, seeing their tremendous potential, and giving them the opportunity to be great. At Eight Bit Studios, Don develops software on various studio projects, careful to learn something new with each one.
Manny Bernabe leads and develops strategic relationships for Uptake’s Data Science team. He works with industry partners, universities advisors and business leaders to understand the opportunities for aspiring data-driven organizations. Manny brings a background from the Financial Services sector and specifically asset management. He has deep expertise in research and deployment of quantitative strategies in exchange traded funds (ETFs).