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Ep. 8 - From Student Project to Big App (William Jeffries)

Nov 3, 2014
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ANECDOTE

HeatSeek's Student Origin Story

  • William Jeffries built HeatSeek while learning to code at Flatiron School to help tenants in NYC monitor apartment heating.
  • The project gained traction, winning the NYC Big Apps Competition and attracting community and governmental interest.
INSIGHT

Transparency Heals Tenant-Landlord Conflict

  • Heat disputes often become 'he said, she said' issues due to lack of transparent data.
  • Providing actual temperature readings can help mend toxic tenant-landlord relationships.
ADVICE

Collaborate Beyond Coding

  • Build your project with others; it doesn't have to be a solo effort.
  • Combine diverse skills beyond coding like design, outreach, and organization for success.
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