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Un-Workshops preceed sticky conference

Important Trends in technology
1706_ If you’re a developer, Gluecon is your conference. So, be in touch and, get involved. We talked with Eric Norlin who is very pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, Gluecon will be having the API Strategy and Practice Tech Un-Workshops on May 19th (the day before Gluecon starts). These workshops are discussion-focused groups divided into two tracks — organized by the wonderful Kin Lane and Steven Willmott. The two tracks are “API Definitions, Design, and The API Lifecycle,” and, “The Data Exhaust From The Internet of Things.” The workshops are free and open to the public (please note that signing up for the workshops does not register for Gluecon), so don’t delay, sign up today! The API Strategy & Practice Conference brings together the leaders from the API sector to discuss the success and the challenges they face while executing their own API strategy. Oh, and don't forget the 'Gluecon's Women in Tech Scholarship'
RELATED LINKS: 2015 API Strategy & Practice Tech Un-Workshops @ Gluecon - Registration || Glue 2015 Conference || REGISTER || Agenda || Software Channel || w3w3 Blog || KEYWORDS: Eric Norlin, Gluecon, Cloud, DevOps, Mobile, APIs, Big Data , Cloud Computing, Mobile Development, Big Data, APIs, CIO, CTO, API Strategy and Practice Tech Un-Workshops, fragmentation, terraforming, Technology, Foundry Group, Brad Feld, Seth Levine, Jason Mendelson, Ryan McIntyre

PR gorwing and changing with technology

Public Relations in 2015, SEO, Websites, Social Media
1690_ 3/16/15 - Larry interviewed Doyle Albee, president of Metzger Albee Public Relations. Today they work with Healthcare, medical device companies, hardware, software, telecom those types of things. Very involved in digital security of late, which is no surprise - 2014 was the year of the breach, so we do a lot of work in those areas. But we have two big parts to our business. We do what I would call traditional public relations and then we also build web sites and do SEO and that type of thing. These are all public relations efforts that Metzger Albee does well, "...and, which we believe in 2015 is 'public relations' - it's SEO, websites, social media, content development, it's talking to the press - all of those things need to come together for an effective program. So all of those things... to keep our data safe, and to figure out how to keep our systems safe are just so, so important. Listen for more...Next week, the 'Internet of Things'...
RELATED LINKS: Metzger Albee PR || BOCC || Entrepreneur Channel || KEYWORDS: Doyle Albee, Metzger Albee Public Relations, John Metzger, Healthcare, Medical Device Companies, Hardware, Software, Telecom, Digital Security, bytes=4576133
LISTEN TO: Doyle Albee, President, Metzger Albee Public Relations

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Open Coffee Club...

Connections made, jobs filled, and freelance positions
1692_ 3/16/15 - Every other Tuesday morning Doyle Albee and Bing Chou host the Boulder Open Coffee Club (BOCC). The idea is to get a bunch of folks from the startup and business community together to talk about current events, job openings and things of that nature, talking about our common interests. Doyle said, "We bounce back and forth. We find a lot of people think they need a passport to go from Boulder-to-Denver or Denver-to-Boulder. And, in fact, you don't, just to be clear. But, we do an Open Coffee Club every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am. We do Denver one week, Boulder the next week. Some people come to both, it's two very different crowds, two very different feels. And it's a great chance to introduce yourself." Jason Mendelson of the Foundry Group actually started Open Coffee Club in Boulder when he first moved here because he wanted to meet people... Listen for more
RELATED LINKS: BOCC || Metzger Albee PR || Mendelson’sMusings || In the News Channel || KEYWORDS: Open Coffee Club, Boulder, Denver, Networking Event, Doyle Albee, Bing Chou, Jason Mendelson, Connections Made, Jobs, Positions Filled, Freelance Positions, bytes=8647474
LISTEN TO: Doyle Albee & Bing Chou, Open Coffee Club

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Communications Tech Professionals honor...

Technology Executive of the Year with photos to prove it
1619_ 10/6/14 - Larry is talking with Michael Clark, CTO of Photobucket, at the gala awards presentation as he is honored as the CTP 2014 Technology E xecutive of the Year! From overseeing day-to-day technical operations, such as web and mobile services, as well as planning Photobucket's software development, Clark not only serves as CTO, he built the infrastructure that Photobucket's virtual world stands on. Photobucket.com is now a household name in image hosting, sharing and printing with well over 110 million registered users. As chief architect and first executive hire for the company, Clark continues to strive to not only keep the platform he built safe for users, Photobucket is considered the web's "cleanest" photo file sharing service, and is strictly monitored. With the passion of one of the best CTO's in the business, Michael Clark helps make the preservation of clients' memories his number one priority and his life's work, which is one of the many reasons for being named the 2014 Technology Executive of the Year! As you might know, w3w3.com has a strong relationship with Photobucket. Check out Photo Events pages.
RELATED LINKS: Photobucket || Michael Clark background || CTP Channel || Communication Technology Professionals || EVENT PHOTOS || KEYWORDS: Michael Clark, Photobucket, Communications Technology Professionals, CTP, Technology Executive of the Year, Award, Registered Users, Photo File Sharing, bytes=3859521
LISTEN TO: Michael Clark, CTO, Photobucket - 2014 Recipient of the Technology Executive of the Year, awarded by the Communications Technology Professionals

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CTP Honors Tech Executive of the Year 2014

2014 Technology Executive of the Year
1614_ 9/29/14 - Join us in honoring Michael Clark, CTO of Photobucket, as the Colorado Technology Professionals' 2014 Technology Executive of the Year on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014, from 6 - 9 PM at the Denver Art Museum. Click on the event link below for complete details and to register! As you might know, w3w3.com has a strong relationship with Photobucket. Check out Photo Events pages
RELATED LINKS: Michael Clark background || CTP Channel || Communication Technology Professionals || Photobucket ||

Tonight - University of Denver - 9th Annual NETWORKING Event

Tapping into the human resource connections in your market
1608_ 9/15/14 - Last year 100s of people attended this event and it has been sold out each of the last four years. The format is appreciated by all - there are no speakers, just a lot of time to network and make or renew your contacts. We asked Howard Potter to talk about his networking best practices. Networking should be about 'How can I help you?' You walk into a meeting, the first thing you want to think is, 'What can I do to help these people in the room?' First, try to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early. Those first minutes are the most important. You can get the ground work going, canvass the room, get a feeling for what's going on. I would also suggest, try to leave 15 minutes late, at the end of the networking time is some of the most valuable time that you spend. After the networking session is over you have to take the cards you've collected, make notes on the cards to remind yourself later of who you met. Talking about business cards - Never, Never, Never be without your business card. Howard Potter, recovering attorney and CPA is the founder (9 years ago) of this Annual Investment & Finance Cross-Networking Event: Don't miss this one, Sept. 17, 2014. Check it out...
RELATED LINKS: Investment & Finance Cross-Networking Event || Howard Potter || Colorado Companies to Watch || ACG Channel || w3w3.com Blog || KEYWORDS: Howard Potter, Investment & Finance Cross-Networking, ACG Denver, Networking Rules of Engagement, Business Cards, Brand Yourself, bytes=5740150
LISTEN TO: Howard Potter, Host, 9th Annual Cross Networking Event

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REMINDER: Make your reservations Now, busy week ahead for Denver

DENVER STARTUP WEEK September 15-20, 2014

1606_ 9/8/14 - Since 2012, the most creative and well-connected innovators from Colorado and beyond have come together for a week of learning, discussion, networking, and more. In 2013, 5,500+ startup community members and over 650 companies engaged in over 125 community-driven events all with the goal of celebrating everything entrepreneurial in the Mile High City. Seth Godin told the 2013 crowd that Denver Startup Week is incredibly unique. "This event is pretty rare," he said. "It's not just rare for me; it's rare for the world." And from Eric Mitisek, CEO, CTA "At the speed of startup, celebrations do not happen often enough. So next week, immerse yourself in this free week of 150+ events and meet, support and cheer on our innovators building the companies that will define the Colorado of tomorrow."
RELATED LINKS: Denver Startup Week dot org || Registration || More from
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Talk about 'Fresh AIR'...

Life. It’s about creating yourself
1598_ 9/2/14 - Larry interviewed Mike Hamers founder of LightSpeed Commercial Arts. Mike said, "Everyone is invited to an Artists Reception night of The Fresh A.I.R.: Artists In Recovery group show Friday, Sept. 5th 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at NCAR’s Community Gallery" (located on west Table Mesa Drive Lab overlooking Boulder). This exhibit features 76 works by 20 artists bearing the theme, Through Art, Visions and Dreams, the Light Comes Through. It’s free and viewable to the public 7-days-a-week until September 26th. The Fresh A.I.R.: Artists In Recovery Show is a series of community-outreach exhibits that’s part of a personal grassroots project by Michael of Niwot. The purpose is to promote, share and celebrate openly with participating artists by extending into the Boulder Community, the daily joy of recovery and flourishing beyond addiction. At its basis is the fresh perspective of adopting healthier attitudes and practices taken toward Life – our family and community, our art and careers – a renewed purpose and sense of freedom, spirituality and acceptance of a “higher power” positively influencing our lives. "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." More at http://www.FreshAirShows.com
RELATED LINKS: Lightspeed Commercial Arts || Entrepreneurs || Mastering Change || KEYWORDS: Fresh Air Art Shows, Michael Hammers, Lightspeed Commercial Arts, NCAR’s Community Gallery, Artists in Recovery, Through Art, Visions and Dreams, the Light Comes Through, bytes=8815911
LISTEN TO: Michael Hamers, LightSpeed Commercial Arts

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The Ultimate 'pairing'

Colorado Technology Association to host 10th Annual Wine Tasting
1594_ 8/4/14 - The Colorado Technology Association (CTA) will host its 10th Annual Wine Tasting event on Thursday, August 7th from 5:30-8:30pm in the gardens of the Governor’s Residence. The 400+ soiree attendees will enjoy wine varietals and small bites from local Colorado wineries and standout restaurants, all while mingling with some of the best technology industry leaders in Colorado during the sold-out event.
      New this year, CTA has matched wineries and eateries with event sponsors to collaborate and create the “ultimate pairing.” Guests will judge and vote on their top-three favorite pairings, and a winner will be announced at the end of the evening. The Wine Tasting event is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the technology sector to network. "CTA's Wine Tasting offers a platform for the broad technology community to congregate, share ideas and gain new insights. Networking is a catalyst for success," said CTA CEO Erik Mitisek. "The Wine Tasting is a key event within our programming to cultivate emerging relationships and leverage your network."
      In addition to the tasting, CTA will be collecting school supplies to benefit OpenWorld Learning (OWL). OWL teaches computer programming, LEGO Robotics and leadership skills to low-income 3rd-8th grade students. OWL trains students to become leaders in the classroom and provides technological training that most of these students would not receive otherwise. OWL appreciates donations of general school supplies (pencils, glue, wide-ruled paper, etc.), backpacks, used laptops and tablets, flash drives and Target gift cards. 10th Annual Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Website

Gaming company focused on teaching critical technology skills.

Gaming company focused on teaching critical technology skills
1581_ 7/14/14 - This is Lucy Sanders, the CEO for the National Center for Women and Information Technology or NCWIT, along with Larry Nelson of w3w3.com Media Network. We are interviewing a company in the 'gamification space', sort of the culmination of the education and gaming field and also an NCWIT member company in our entrepreneurial alliance. Moira Hardek is the president and CEO of Galvanize Labs a hybrid gaming company focused on teaching critical technology skills. They have produced a number of educational video games. Most recently a game called 'Taking Charge' that submerges players in captivating, learning stories while peaking on some of the fundamental building blocks of a quality technology education. "This is a key building block for any career. (We challenged the kids to name a career that didn't involve technology - there really aren't any.)" Moira said, "There are four pillars that describe who we are and what we believe, and can very effectively solve any problem. The first is Data: To collect data and information to properly analyze the problem. We believe very strongly in education - you always have to acknowledge your power, so education is big for us. Game theory is what drives everything for us and so that's our 3rd pillar. Game theory is all about creating internal motivation. So it's not just gamification, it's not just having fun, but creating motivation for your user. Then the fourth pillar being a great user experience." listen for more...
RELATED LINKS: Galvanize Labs || NCWIT Home || NCWIT Blog || Heroes Channel || KEYWORDS: Moira Hardek, Galvanize Labs, Hybrid Gaming, Taking Charge, Gameification, Lucy Sanders, National Center for Women and Information Technology, NCWIT, Entrepreneur, bytes=18114249
LISTEN TO: Moira Hardek, Pres/CEO, Galvanize Labs

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