Seeing Cher’s name on the list was more of an affirmation to us than a surprise. Cher’s visionary talents have guided and influenced our company from inception as an OEM manufacturer to a branded technology corporation. Her unique, creative approach to the high-tech world continues to pioneer the mobile industry.
“Imagine not only smartphone,” Cher recently discussed during an internal team meeting, “but a truly smart life enabled by ubiquitous intelligence – smart home, smart city, smart world and smart universe. We are only scratching the surface of mobile technology right now and HTC is in a really exciting place.”
CNBC’s list is comprised of what they title “Rebels, Leaders, and Icons.” The First 25 is a list of the men and women who have “had the most transformative effect on commerce, finance, markets, human behavior and global culture over the past 25 years.” From co-founding a global high-tech company to her worldwide philanthropic work, Cher is the textbook definition of the “First 25.”
“Humility comes before honor,” Cher says. “We need to stay grounded, humble ourselves and realize that we don’t know everything. Observe, listen, and never stop learning.”
Cher’s open-minded approach to innovation has guided the way for multiple design awards, numerous first-in-class innovations, and unprecedented customer satisfaction here at HTC. She directly inspires our entire company to push boundaries, embrace change, and take risks. Can you imagine what changes the next 25 years will bring?
To celebrate the release of the new HTC One (M8), we teamed up with Selfridges to transform the Old Selfridges Hotel, an abandoned hotel right in the heart of London, into the UK’s largest undercover skate landscape; the perfect environment to put our new smartphone to the test.
Only at Selfridges: HTC One Skatepark
HTC SKATEPARK IN NUMBERS
The HTC One Skatepark took 11 specialists more than 270 hours to make components and a another 1,320 hours to build on-site using 53,000 screw fixings, 731 sheets of plywood, and 3,935 metres of timber.WIN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES
Head to the HTC One Skatepark and take a photo with one of the HTC One M8s on-site. From there, edit your photo using one of the stunning photo effects that are available in the M8. Then, share your photo on Twitter from the @HTCOneSkatePark Twitter handle that’s already pre-installed on the demo phone. In your tweet, mention your own Twitter username to be entered for the chance of winning one of our daily prizes; from pair of Vans and Adidas trainers to limited edition skateboards designed by the HTC One (M8) creative team.Terms and Conditions apply.for details
Opening times:
- Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 21:00 (beginners only 10:00 – 12:00)
- Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
WHAT’S ON
Beginners Skateboard lessons:- Saturday 29 March: 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:00 – 12:00
- Sunday 30 March: 12:00 – 13:00 and 13:00 – 14:00
- Saturday 05 April: 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:00 – 12:00
- Sunday 06 April: 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:00 – 12:00
- Saturday 12 April: 12:00 – 13:00 and 13:00 – 14:00
- Sunday 13 April: 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:00 – 12:00
- Saturday 19 April: 12:00 – 13:00 and 13:00 – 14:00
- Thursday 3 April – 18:00 – 21:00 – Girls night hosted by Cooler magazine (skatepark closed to male public from 18:00 / open to girls only)
- Wednesday 16 April – 13:00 – 18:00 – Under 18 Best trick event hosted by Kingpin and Sidewalk magazine (skatepark open to the public)
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