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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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Communictions Technology Professionals - The Future

CTP - 2015 Future of Technology... 1693_ 3/16/15 -

Coming to you, Colorado is Technology...

More activity in the advocacy and public policy arena
1686_ 3/9/15 - Larry's back with Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Association. With a small staff and team they do some great stuff for the state. "But this year we've really had a great opportunity to amplify our board. Over the past 20 years we've had some of the best technology leaders guide us. Help advocate, help drive our economic development and really lead our organization forward. This year with the addition of great new board members, whose companies alone are hiring and driving the majority of our tech economy, to have those leaders behind us, we couldn't be in a better position going into 2015, helping the state forward." Larry asked beside the C-Level event (coming up this month 3/19) what other projects is CTA working on? Erik said, "This year, CTA is working to be more relevant and accessible and provide programming for a broader depth of attendees to..." Listen for more
RELATED LINKS: C-Level @ Mile High || CTA Events || Software Channel || Blog || KEYWORDS: Erik Mitisek, CTA, Colorado Technology Economy, C-Level @ A Mile High, Colorado Technology Association, C-Suite Executives, Technology Solution Providers, C-Level Auction, Networking Event, bytes=7254834
LISTEN TO: Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Association

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The potential is endless...

Colorado is Technology - Where we're heading - Amazing
1680_ 2/23/15 - Larry's talking with Erik Mitisek, CEO of the Colorado Technology Association. Erik shares details about the big CTA event coming up March 19, 2015, the 9th annual C-Level @ A Mile High. This event connects decision makers (C-Level executives, known as 'Celebrities' for this event) with tech solution providers making this event the largest technology marketplace and networking event in Colorado. The event is also CTA's most important fundraiser of the year. Our Celebrities have a project they need help with or want to meet qualified vendors for future projects that cover many areas including: cloud computing, mobile app/web development, security, virtualization, CRM/ERP/SAP, staffing and more. The potential is endless. The core focus for us is that the technology economy is booming. It's moving really fast and so we're very, very sensitive to the time when we ask our core leaders to invest. This is that one time of the year…” There’s more, listen now…
RELATED LINKS: C-Level @ Mile High || CTA Events || Software Channel || Blog || KEYWORDS: CTA, C-Level @ A Mile High, Colorado Technology Association, Erik Mitisek, C-Suite Executives, Technology Solution Providers, C-Level Auction, Networking Event, bytes=4095898
LISTEN TO: Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Assoc.

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Distilling complex business problems down to simple, elegant solutions
1679_ 2/23/15 - Larry interviewed the VP of Product Development, Nick Coppolo who oversees SpireMedia’s delivery team of product owners, project managers, engi neers, and designers. Additionally, Nick manages Spire’s suite of service products, engages with clients as a consultant, and personally leads a handful of projects per year. Under his direction, Spire’s product teams work with entrepreneurs and product owners to design, build, and ship products by employing Lean principles focused efficiency, iteration and validated learning. Coppolo is a master at distilling complex business problems down to simple, elegant solutions. He excels at “getting from here to there” by identifying assumptions and opportunities, then molding cross-functional groups into product delivery “SWAT” teams. As product owner and designer, Nick has created solutions for a diverse array of clients and verticals: from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, enterprise application development to digital marketing. He has lead projects at Spire for a wide range of key clients including Pitney Bowes, USDA, Swisslog, and MobileDay...Listen for more business building ideas...
RELATED LINKS: SpireMedia Home || SpireMedia Facebook || Software || Blog || KEYWORDS: Nick Coppolo, Spiremedia, Product Development, Product Owners, Project Managers, Engineers, Agile, Lean, Designers, bytes=7679480
LISTEN TO: Nick Coppolo, VP Product Dev, SpireMedia

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Important Industry Events coming your way

KidsTek 15th Anniversary Gala  2/19/2015
1675_ 2/16/15 - KidsTek 15th Anniversary: Tech Leaders Dinner is coming up soon! They have a new, larger venue and are planning a great celebration for this milestone. Mayor Michael B. Hancock is the featured speaker, and there will be silent and live auctions along with dinner. Everyone is welcome. REGISTER NOW

CTA Gov-in-Tech, Independent Verification and Validation  2/24/2015
1677_ 2/18/15 - How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget? How do you avoid the perils associated with conflicting project agendas, limited funding, and challenging schedules? How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget?
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CTP 2015 Future of Technology
1678_ 2/26/15 - On February 26th... Help us recognize Jim Franklin with the Founders Legacy Tech Icon Award! Then learn about The Internet of Things: We hear this buzzword going around in the technology world a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Curious to know more? Then register to attend CTP’s Panel Discussion to hear Colorado’s subject matter experts provide their insights on the challenges and opportunities the Internet of Things will have on how we live and work!
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Macroeconomics effect on venture capital...

Venture Investments at Highest Level Since the Internet Bubble
1663_ 1/26/15 - Larry is talking with our friend Ryan McIntyre, Managing Director at the Foundry Group, and Larry wanted to get Ryan's take on the economic future. But Ryan tells us as a venture capitalist who works in the technology industry and specifically in the very early stage startups, they don't spend much time at all focusing on the macroeconomic environment. Ryan's involvement in a company comes when it's a couple of people and an idea through hopefully an acquisition or an IPO, a success case. But, he says, "We are by no means public market investors, we are not macro economists, we don't spend a lot of time focusing on what the current state of the economy is. Partially because that is not our area of expertise and we've found over the past number of years that the venture business, particularly very early stage is pretty uncorrelated with the macroeconomic environment..."
RELATED LINKS: Foundry Group || ASk the VC Blog || Economy Builders || Soul Patch || Podcast Directory || KEYWORDS: Ryan McIntyre, Foundry Group, Venture Capital, Ask the VC, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, IP, Patents, Soul Patch, > Bytes=5864701
LISTEN TO: Ryan McIntyre, Managing Director, Foundry Group

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Amazing products - Brilliant people

Creating and operating large-scale web applications
1651_ 1/05/15 - Lucy Sanders, the CEO for the National Center for Women and Information Technology or NCWIT, is back with another in the series of interviews with fabulous entrepreneurs. Lucy is joined be Larry Nelson, co-founder of w3w3.com Talk Radio. They are interviewing Kate Matsudaira, Founder of popforms. Kate has spent her entire career working on amazing products with brilliant people. Now, she wants to transform the way we think about career development and is on a mission to create tools that help superstars shine at work. Before popforms, Kate managed teams at big companies like Amazon & Microsoft, and small startups including Moz, Delve Networks (acquired by Limelight), & Decide (acquired by eBay). She has extensive experience building and managing high-performance teams, and considers herself a fan of agile development practices and the lean startup movement. She is currently founding her own startup, popforms, but has held roles as developer, project manager, product manager, and people manager at great companies including Amazon and Microsoft...Listen for much more...
RELATED LINKS: Kate Matsudaira Website || Popforms || NCWIT Home || NCWIT Blog || Heroes Channel || Podcast Directory || KEYWORDS: Kate Matsudaira, popforms, Lucy Sanders, National Center for Women in Technology, NCWIT, Entrepreneurs, Amazon, Microsoft, Moz, Delve Networks, Limelight, Decide, eBay, > bytes=17169661
LISTEN TO: Kate Matsudaira, Founder, Popforms

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CS Ed Week 12/8-14, 2014

Did You Know CSEdWeek Is Coming?

1643_ 12/1/14 - CSEdWeek takes place December 8-14, 2014 to coincide with the birthday of Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in the field of computer science who was born on December 9, 1906. CSEdWeek was first recognized in 2010 when the 111th Congress passed House Resolution 1560. The goal of CSEdWeek is to introduce students to computing and show them that the world of technology is for everyone.

Why We Need CSEdWeek

Computer science is often present in informal curricula but is absent from mainstream education. Additionally, according to Code.org, "25 states still don't allow students to count computer science courses toward high school graduation." These facts impact all students, and especially girls. As noted in one of NCWIT's most popular resources, "Girls In IT: The Facts," "girls comprise 56% of all Advanced Placement (AP) but only 19% of AP computer science test-takers." Exposure to computer science is critical, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts that in the coming decade some of the best and highest-paying jobs will be in IT. For these reasons and more, CSEdWeek provides an opportunity to introduce students to computer science, using fun and engaging activities.

Check out the resources below and one way you can support NCWIT's efforts this holiday season.

7 Resources for 7 Days of CSEdWeek

NCWIT's research-based resources are tools that change agents can use to introduce computing to students of all ages. These free and easy-to-use resources include research reports, Top 10 lists, comprehensive workbooks, and more. Below are seven NCWIT resources, one for each day of CSEdWeek, that can help you engage your community. View the full collection at www.ncwit.org/resources.

1. EngageCSEdu - While CSEdWeek is aimed at students in K-12 education, it's also a perfect opportunity to introduce college students to computing. One way to ensure that introductory computer science courses provide an appealing experience for all students is to browse, contribute, and review materials at this website, developed in partnership with Google.
2. Why Should Young Women Consider a Career in Information Technology - NCWIT has a number of resources that mentors can use to encourage young women to pursue careers in IT. These talking points explain how IT careers are creative, flexible, and lucrative. You can also find links to related resources, inspirational videos, and introductory activities.
3. Outreach-in-a-Box - CSEdWeek is about encouraging more participation in computer science as well as innovation. Professionals in IT can work toward these goals through youth education that speaks to diverse students. This resource includes materials that you can customize to inspire and inform young women in your local community.
4. Latinas & Tecnología de la Información - Inspire young Hispanic women, or Latinas, by using the Spanish-language resources on this NCWIT website. You'll find fact sheets for creating awareness about the current state of girls' participation in technology, videos and profiles of successful Latinas, and much more.
5. Girls in IT: The Facts - This comprehensive resource about the state of girls in computing is the perfect complement to CSEdWeek. Learning what deters girls from computing and what you can do to about it are important first steps in learning how to expand the reach of this discipline.
6. Top 10 Ways to Engage Underrepresented Students in Computing - Encouraging words and inclusive classroom environments are just two items that this NCWIT resource suggests for engaging students from historically underrepresented populations, such as women and racial/ethnic minorities.
7. Top 10 Ways to Increase Girls Participation in Computing Competitions - Engaging girls in computing competitions at a young age is a great way to get them started in STEM. Diverse teams also benefit all students, not just girls. This resource offers tips related to mentorship, event design, recruitment, and more.

Hour of Code

NCWIT K-12 Alliance Member Code.org is once again hosting the Hour of Code. Participants can learn programming languages or make apps, and teachers can hold events in their classrooms with the goal of encouraging students to try an hour of code. Learn more, or try Hour of Code for yourself at http://csedweek.org.