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Operation bolster Austin startup/tech community via video+conversations

Started by johnerik · 3 months ago

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Here’s what I wanna do. I want to talk to every tech/startup person in austin. and I want to take a video camera. I want to know what they are doing, what they want (from the community/city). An ... Continue reading »

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  • Alex Jones

    7 months ago

    Don't forget about us in Refresh Austin! With just under 400 members here in town, and an average of 35 - 45 people attending our monthly meetings, we can get the word out to all sorts of geeks, many of whom would like to participate and/or help you build this.
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  • John Erik

    7 months ago

    heck ya! i can't believe i havent made it to a refresh meetup. no offense to silicon folks, but i think yall might be more like me. :)
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  • Alex Jones

    7 months ago

    We're all geeks, we just wear different stripes. I know a bunch of us love to learn about the other areas of geekdom.
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  • Seth Jay Goldberg

    7 months ago

    I think its an awesome idea. The little bit I know about co-working and stuff like Jelly has come from you. It has helped spin the gears and also created a pool of contact's.

    I'm wondering if there should be a convergence of the linux/top gun/2600 guy.

    There might be some grants available for monetization.
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  • David J. Neff

    7 months ago

    Sign me up. I do love to talk about all my non-profit projects. Also I will volunteer if I can buy gloria a drink. I have been admiring her ever since she showed up to a CC salon wearing a barcamp shirt. ; -)

    P.S. You are the next iJustine but actually funny. That could be your tagline.

    - Dave
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  • John Erik

    7 months ago

    OMG haha @david

    grants?? really how. what is "linux/top gun/2600 guy."?? ..going to google
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  • SJG

    7 months ago

    I meant guys....
    darn typo's allays kill me.

    Group of geeks roughly affiliated with geek Austin, Usually hang out at epoch coffee house.
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  • Josh

    7 months ago

    I'm interested to see what comes out of all these talks. If the problem is primarily isolation and silos, I think the most exciting thing about a potential solution is ensuring that these silos don't reappear.

    Social networking, collaboration, so many fun ways to facilitate communication here.
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  • Bryan

    7 months ago

    We'll be your publishing arm for all the interviews. Haven't yet met people interested in financially sponsoring the blog, but people like video much better. So it might be easier for you.
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  • John Erik

    7 months ago

    w00t! that's awesome Bryan! i'm super excited. thanks man!
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