DemoCamp 11, already?
This Thursday at 6:30pm is DemoCamp 11. It hardly seems like any time has passed since the last DemoCamp and we are already getting set to watch another group of founders show us what is new in Calgary. Come out and join everyone at Critical Mass (map), I hear there is even going to be beer!
Also, the Calgary UX Meetup is taking place at Vicious Circle at 5:30pm. Stop by on your way to DemoCamp, they are only a few blocks away from each other. Convenient, or just good planning?
For more details head over to the BarCampCalgary page. See you on Thursday.
TechCrunch managed to post another incorrect story over the weekend. Serkan Toto made it to the last paragraph before he misspoke, calling Cambrian House “now-defunct”. Let me tidy up some facts: VenCorps, for those who follow these things, is a site built by the not-defunct Cambrian House.
Luckily, the “not-defunct at all” Cambrian House team was on top of the situation and released this blog post to combat the misinformation. This post contains an official letter from their counsel, a detailed FAQ, and the wit and humor we have come to expect from the Calgary company.
Thanks for clearing things up... again!
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Another demo camp is ready to go in Calgary next week on Thursday, September 25th. The event will be taking place on the middle floor of Melrose Cafe and Bar. If you are like me, and despite your best efforts, can't really remember what the inside of Melrose looks like, there will be people and signs to direct you to the appropriate place! Those helpful organizers think of everything!
Official Demo Camping starts at 6:30pm with drinks and networking before and after the event. Check out the DemoCamp Calgary page for more information.
Hi everyone! Hopefully your blog day is going just as well as mine. I am writing from a sunny hotel room in Vancouver and my view of the pier could not be better! To go along with my great view and relaxing vacation, I thought I would share some of my favorite blogs with you:
1. Got Cheeks! - This artist focuses a lot on cartoon and comic inspired art, which happens to appeal to me. I love how he draws and creates images. I am hoping to pick up a few prints from him soon!
2. Michael Brooks - Michael has a great blog with very concise posts about topics ranging from modern design to web applications. Michael also happens to be from Regina, Saskatchewan and is one of my best friends! Check out his site to see a perfect example of how the blogging platform Tumblr can be used.
3. Mercury Grove - Mercury Grove's tagline is "Naked Development". I hope that is a reference to their ideas about how development should be simple and not a reference to their dress code, haha. This group from Ottawa have great insights into software design and business decisions. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I have.
4. Patrick Lor - Patrick Lor became a big name in Calgary after the success of iStockphoto. Now his blog talks about investment advice as well as upcoming events in Calgary. Patrick is a part of STIRR Calgary and BarCampCalgary.
5. Post Secret and IFoundYourCamera - These last two entries are just for fun. Post Secret is a site where people can anonymously write postcards with secrets on them. The postcards are then published for everyone to read. There are some very intense entries along with some very humorous ones. A must read.
I found your camera is a blog where people can post the pictures from digital cameras that they find anywhere in the world. The idea is that the owner of the camera can claim the photos and get their camera back. Cool idea and a fun site.
Well, I hope that some of my favorite blogs have been interesting. Happy Blog Day!
Do you have plans for National Digital Media Day on September 25th? You do now! DemoCampCalgary10 is being held to celebrate the big day. Join us for innovative demos from some great entrepreneurs. For more information stay tuned to the DemoCampCalgary homepage.
On Monday August 11th, Long View Systems brought the i-Technology Series and a great group of keynote speakers to the Telus Convention Center in Calgary, Alberta. These speakers, led by Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman of NetApp, imparted their wisdom and experience on a packed house of 1000+ attendees.
The event started off with a big announcement from Long View Systems. They have become the newest Large Account Reseller with Microsoft. Only one other company has reached this milestone in the past 5 years. Congratulations Long View!
When Tom Mendoza stood up in front of the group, it was hard to tell – he is a fairly short guy! He had some very insightful thoughts on business and the culture that businesses create:
Finally, the two things that Tom Mendoza thinks are key to the success of any business are:
I would have to agree with him, especially about the PowerPoint slides!
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Last Saturday, Mount Royal College was the gracious host for roughly 35 people at BarCampCalgary2. This was my very first exposure to the local tech scene in Calgary and I didn't know what exactly to expect. When I arrived (just on time!) I was quickly introduced to a large number of very friendly and helpful people. What a great first impression.
BarCampCalgary2 was true to its definition. It was a free flowing unconference. There were a number of great product demos for Smibs, Zigtag and a sneak peak at something new called "Sticky Flow", and it isn't what you are thinking!
Also, Timo, the founder of Nexopia, gave an inspirational talk about his experience with his startup and where he is now. A lot of the questions focused on scalability and how Nexopia coped with growth and how they will be managing it in the future. This scalability discussion led perfectly to the next session focused on Twitter and some of the common apps that can make your experience much better.
In this session it was mentioned that the Twitter community in Calgary is sorely in need of a jump-start. So everyone head over to Twitterlocal and search for the active members in Calgary. Also, feel free to add me to Twitter (Rfelgate).
Finally, I just want to thank everyone I met over the weekend. You guys were great and I am looking forward to next time. And a special thanks to Patrick Lor and Sarah Blue for organizing another successful event!
There is only one day left to sign up for BarCamp #2 in Calgary. With a group joining us from Edmonton (including Techvibes’ Cam Linke), this will definitely be a great event for everyone who attends. Sign up on the Calgary BarCamp page and make sure you come out on Saturday June 14th, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Bissett School of Business on the Mount Royal College campus. This is an event you do not want to miss.
On Saturday June 14th, the second iteration of BarCampCalgary will be held at Mount Royal College. This event runs from 10:30am-3:30pm at the Bissett School of Business. Visit their site for registration and directions.
Since this is my first blog post on Techvibes, I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Ryan Felgate and I am the newest city contributor for Calgary. I'm 24, enthusiastic about local start-ups and ready to see everyone at some of the upcoming meet-ups in the city. You'll start to hear from me on a regular basis when I highlight interesting start-ups and events in the Calgary area. The only things I will ask for in return are interesting conversations and comments on the posts you see here.
