# Afterschool Podcast, Episode 2  - Paul Hatch

- Show: [Core77 Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast)
- Published: 2013-08-21
- Length: 49m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/corejr/afterschool-episode-2-paul

## Summary

Paul Hatch, founder of Teams Design and chair of the IDSA International Conference, discusses the planning and execution of the 2013 event in Chicago. He highlights the conference's theme 'Breaking the Rules,' the diverse speaker lineup including Dean Kamen and Bill Buxton, and the importance of networking. Hatch also shares insights on Chicago's architecture, food scene, and a social impact initiative addressing bullying.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=0) Introduction and Conference Overview
- [6:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=393) Chicago Venue and City Highlights
- [10:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=612) Conference Planning and Design Process
- [17:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=1042) The 'Breaking the Rules' Theme
- [22:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=1365) Keynote Speakers and Innovations
- [31:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=1871) Chicago Architecture and Dining Recommendations
- [39:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=2355) Social Impact: The Bully Blitz
- [43:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/core77-podcast/2013-08-21-afterschool-podcast-episode-2-paul-hatch#t=2630) Conference Parties and Closing

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Teams Design (company)
- IDSA (company)
- Dean Kamen (other)
- Segway (product)
- Bill Buxton (other)
- Microsoft (company)
- Bruce Nusbaum (other)
- Motorola (company)
- Google (company)
- VJ Kumar (other)
- University of Pennsylvania (company)
- Blake Leeper (other)
- Ben Hobson (other)
- John Bielenberg (other)
- Aqua Building (product)
- Millennium Park (other)
- Blackbird (product)
- Big Star (product)
- 3 Aces (product)
- Gibson's (product)

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- [19: Bacon and Beer Event](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-09-18-19-bacon-and-beer-event) (Embedded.fm)
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