DARI Motion uses a constellation of high-speed, high-definition cameras instead of markers, hence “markerless”, to record their subjects' movements. The data feeds into proprietary software in real-time, which compares their moves against a vast trove of human movement data. The software generates a report that shows how the subject’s movement compares against the field. One DARI Motion capture system can easily collect up to 75 subjects in an 8-hour day, which makes the process scalable. It used to take six months to collect biomechanical data like this; DARI does it in minutes.
Kansas Micro-Internship Program
Groover Labs is excited to share the Kansas Micro-Internship Program with you. Through this program, Kansas-based companies and organizations can receive grant funding for Micro-Internship opportunities as long as the selected student is enrolled in a Kansas public college or university. Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that take place in all areas of an organization. These projects can be completed remotely on a year-round basis and typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work. Projects are typically due within a month of kick-off and provide your busy team with immediate support on short-term tasks.
VC Huddle Coming Soon!
Toastmasters Open House
On April 28, the Groover Labs Toastmasters are hosting a virtual open house featuring acclaimed 27-year Toastmaster and 8-time district champion Rick Chandler. Attendees will hear Chandler speak. In addition, they will get to experience a typical club meeting, which includes hearing a club member speaker, Table Topics, and evaluations. A guest question and answer session will follow the formal meeting.
NXTCONNECT Presents: How to Captivate Your Virtual Audience
On Friday, 3/26, at 11 a.m., NXTCONNECT will present: How to Captivate Your Virtual Audience, a combination in-person and virtual presentation in the event venue at Groover Labs. This is a fee online event that as part of our entrepreneur education series. RSVP via Zoom registration appreciated. This month we welcome Nathan Gold, nationally acclaimed "pitch coach," who has helped hundreds of startups and entrepreneurs up-level their presentation.
Guest Post: Amy Huser Talks Tapestry Weaving
We asked local artist Amy Huser, who is also a community associate at Wichita Coworking and Makerspace Groover Labs, if she’d write a guest blog post about her experience teaching the Tapestry Weaving class last weekend. It can be scary to sign up for a class if you’re new to the discipline. Read how teaching reminded Amy what it’s like to start at the beginning.
QuickHire in the news (again)!
The QuickHire team has secured new funding and hired a new chief technology officer. Read more about these exciting developments in the Wichita Business Journal.
KingFit's Miguel Johns Named to 2021 Pipeline Fellowship Class
Congrats to Groover Labs member Miguel Johns, founder and CEO of KingFit, for being named to the 2021 class of Pipeline Fellows. Each year, Pipeline selects a group of high-growth entrepreneurs to join a yearlong fellowship from across the Midwest. The Fellowship year is defined by four, three-day modules focused on topics such as business models, financials, finding your customer, and much more. The goal of these modules is to help our entrepreneurs grow their companies and provide them with expert advice from our panel of national advisors and mentors.
KWCH Features Groover Labs and FlagshipKansas.Tech
Check out KWCH reporter and anchor Lily Wu’s latest #BuildingYou segment about the focus on the tech sector in both Wichita and Kansas. Hear from our co-founders about their mission to help foster a healthy tech startup ecosystem in Wichita and from FlagshipKansas.Tech executive director (and Groover Labs member) Ashley Scheidemann about retaining and bringing in tech talent to Kansas. Watch the story here on KWCH.com or on Lily Wu’s Facebook page embedded in the post..
Free Coworking Day 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
Beginning in February, we will host a free coworking day on the third Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll have access to our first-come, first-served hotseat area, gigabit fiber internet, private phone booths and free coffee. You don’t need to register or call in advance, just drop by. Seating is limited, so get here early. Standard Covid-19 protocols apply.