Achievements

Founder-Institute-Alan-Foster

Alan was accepted into the Founder Institute for the Winter 2019-2020 cohort. To reduce the application fee, he collaborated with the Boston chapter to organize an EdTech pitch for other Founder Institute participants. The winner received a $1000 fellowship to attend the program for free, and Alan also received a fellowship for organizing the event.

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Alan participated in the MIT PlayLabs Accelerator in 2017 with the startup idea EscapeLabs, the world’s first mixed reality game publishers and escape room company. The program ended with a demo day showcasing several game experiments that were eventually turned into a full game demo for Trapology Boston. Check the Media tab for the EscapeLabs demo day video.

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In the winter of 2016, Alan was accepted into the Boston chapter of the Startup Leadership Program. The program gave him an advanced understanding of business model development and strategies for fundraising with term sheets.

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Alan completes the "Half Gallon Challenge" while hiking the Appalachian Trail
Alan completes the "Half Gallon Challenge" while hiking the Appalachian Trail
Alan rests at an Appalachian Train hostel
Alan rests at an Appalachian Train hostel
A plate of veggies at a buffet in a town resupply
A plate of veggies at a buffet in a town resupply
A scenic view of the Appalachian Trail
A scenic view of the Appalachian Trail
A 5-leaf clover found along the Appalachian Trail
A 5-leaf clover found along the Appalachian Trail
A city map card for the Appalachian Trail
A city map card for the Appalachian Trail
A trail map card for the Appalachian Trail
A trail map card for the Appalachian Trail
Lady Slippers found along the Appalachian Trail
Lady Slippers found along the Appalachian Trail
A beautiful view on the Appalachian Trail
A beautiful view on the Appalachian Trail
A selfie of Alan taken on the Appalachian Trail
A selfie of Alan taken on the Appalachian Trail
The Mason Dixon line along the Appalachian Trail
The Mason Dixon line along the Appalachian Trail
A field of ragweed along the Appalachian Trail
A field of ragweed along the Appalachian Trail
Miss Janet's van, a trail angel along the Appalachian Trail
Miss Janet's van, a trail angel along the Appalachian Trail
Miss Janet's van, a trail angel along the Appalachian Trail
Miss Janet's van, a trail angel along the Appalachian Trail
Alan stands at the half-way marker for the Appalachian Trail
Alan stands at the half-way marker for the Appalachian Trail
Alan crosses the New York and New Jersey line on the Appalachian Trail
Alan crosses the New York and New Jersey line on the Appalachian Trail
Mile Marker 1730 on the Appalachian Trail
Mile Marker 1730 on the Appalachian Trail
The worst rocks on the Appalachian Trail can be found in Pennsylvania
The worst rocks on the Appalachian Trail can be found in Pennsylvania
A selfie of Alan taken on the Appalachian Trail
A selfie of Alan taken on the Appalachian Trail
The border between Connecticut and Massachusetts on the Appalachian Trail
The border between Connecticut and Massachusetts on the Appalachian Trail
The baren landscape in the White Mountains of New England
The baren landscape in the White Mountains of New England
Alan's ultralight wool shirt after 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail
Alan's ultralight wool shirt after 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail
Alan's Salomon Speedcross Trail Runners after 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail
Alan's Salomon Speedcross Trail Runners after 1,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail
Alan takes a rest on the Appalachian Trail
Alan takes a rest on the Appalachian Trail
The White Mountains at dusk on the Appalachian Trail
The White Mountains at dusk on the Appalachian Trail
A view from Mt Washington on the Appalachian Trail
A view from Mt Washington on the Appalachian Trail
Alan enters the 100-mile Wilderness in Maine on the Appalachian Trail
Alan enters the 100-mile Wilderness in Maine on the Appalachian Trail
Alan crosses the New Hampshire and Maine state line along the Appalachian Trail
Alan crosses the New Hampshire and Maine state line along the Appalachian Trail
Alan stands on Mt Katadin, the North terminus of the Appalachian Trail
Alan stands on Mt Katadin, the North terminus of the Appalachian Trail
Alan Foster and Suveer Panditrao after his summit of Mt Katadin, Maine
Alan Foster and Suveer Panditrao after his summit of Mt Katadin, Maine
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During the Spring and Summer of 2015, Alan hiked 1,857 miles of the Appalachian Trail over 5 months from April to September. He passed through 13 states traveling from Springer Mountain in Georgia and finishing on Mt Washington in New Hampshire. He traveled an average of 15 miles per day by foot, consuming an average of 2800 calories per day just to maintain his weight. He completed the hike in 2021, traveling a total of 2150 miles.

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The Hudson Grange was used to host Alan's eagle scout project, raising over $1100.
The Hudson Grange was used to host Alan's eagle scout project, raising over $1100.
The Hudson Grange was used to host Alan's eagle scout project, raising over $1100.
The Hudson Grange was used to host Alan's eagle scout project, raising over $1100.
Alan moves quickly during his event to feed his guests, who enjoy a full meal of spaghetti with homemade sauce, side salad, bread roll and brownie dessert.
Alan moves quickly during his event to feed his guests, who enjoy a full meal of spaghetti with homemade sauce, side salad, bread roll and brownie dessert.
During Alan's fundraiser, it began snowing despite the late October date. Despite the bad weather, the project was completely funded.
During Alan's fundraiser, it began snowing despite the late October date. Despite the bad weather, the project was completely funded.
Alan pre-cooked pasta and reheated it to reduce the time required for serving guests. Pasta sauce was created in crackpots with beef and vegetarian options.
Alan pre-cooked pasta and reheated it to reduce the time required for serving guests. Pasta sauce was created in crackpots with beef and vegetarian options.
Alan's stepmother and grandmother Janet Foster and Anita Creager assist in making plates for customers.
Alan's stepmother and grandmother Janet Foster and Anita Creager assist in making plates for customers.
Scout volunteers from Troop 21 of Hudson, NH operated the spaghetti supper to fund Alan Foster's eagle scout project.
Scout volunteers from Troop 21 of Hudson, NH operated the spaghetti supper to fund Alan Foster's eagle scout project.
Scout volunteers from Troop 21 of Hudson, NH operated the spaghetti supper to fund Alan Foster's eagle scout project.
Scout volunteers from Troop 21 of Hudson, NH operated the spaghetti supper to fund Alan Foster's eagle scout project.
Alan smiles as he organizes the scouts from Troop 21 to serve guests at his spaghetti supper fundraiser.
Alan smiles as he organizes the scouts from Troop 21 to serve guests at his spaghetti supper fundraiser.
The original bridge at Benson Park near the Old Woman and the Shoe, in need of repair after 30+ years.
The original bridge at Benson Park near the Old Woman and the Shoe, in need of repair after 30+ years.
The original bridge at Benson Park near the Old Woman and the Shoe, in need of repair after 30+ years.
The original bridge at Benson Park near the Old Woman and the Shoe, in need of repair after 30+ years.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
The original pathway was overgrown and ended abruptly into the woods.
Alan directs adult leaders on where to prioritize efforts during his Eagle Scout project in 2012.
Alan directs adult leaders on where to prioritize efforts during his Eagle Scout project in 2012.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 remove the rocky dirt and soil to be replaced with RAP (recycled asphalt) so that no new plants will grow in the spring.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 shovel RAP (recycled asphalt) into a wheelbarrow to be used as the primary path material at Benson Park in Hudson, NH.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 shovel RAP (recycled asphalt) into a wheelbarrow to be used as the primary path material at Benson Park in Hudson, NH.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 add material to the path to ensure that no weeds grow in the future.
Boyscouts from Troop 21 add material to the path to ensure that no weeds grow in the future.
Alan oversees the installation of the guidestones used to level the replacement bridge.
Alan oversees the installation of the guidestones used to level the replacement bridge.
Foundation stones are laid in the pathway to ensure that the new bridge will remain stable and level.
Foundation stones are laid in the pathway to ensure that the new bridge will remain stable and level.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
The new path integrated seamlessly with the old pavement path.
The new path integrated seamlessly with the old pavement path.
The new path integrated seamlessly with the old pavement path.
The new path integrated seamlessly with the old pavement path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
After the RAP (recycled asphalt) was placed, graders were used to smooth the path.
With all 4 balance stones completed, the bridge will be level and stable for several years.
With all 4 balance stones completed, the bridge will be level and stable for several years.
Alan stands next to his nearly completed path, which is temporarily roped off to prevent any injuries until the new bridge can be installed.
Alan stands next to his nearly completed path, which is temporarily roped off to prevent any injuries until the new bridge can be installed.
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Alan participated in Boy Scouts from 2006 until 2012, eventually achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest possible rank in the organization. Requirements included having over 20 merit badges and leading others to complete a volunteer project to improve the local community. Alan worked with Benson Park in Hudson, New Hampshire to restore a local pathway and replace a small footbridge leading up to it. The spaghetti supper fundraiser raised over $2300 despite an unexpected Halloween snowstorm.

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