by Andy Brudtkuhl on July 29, 2008
If you are a web geek living in Central Iowa, we are forming a group to get together to discuss all things web. Aside from discussing the latest and greatest technologies we will be using the group as a soundboard to discuss projects we are working on in order to facilitate feedback and brainstorming…
Thanks to Jeremy Harrington (@jharr) for setting up the website and getting the ball rolling… And sorry for my horrible
Potential Topics of Discussion (via website)
Say What?
Des Moines Web Geeks is proposed to be a group of web professionals and enthusiasts looking to meet, share ideas and have some fun. We are currently scouting locations to meet and find some times that work for most folks.
While the intent is that these be casual meetings it’s always great to have some featured topics, presenters or concepts for each meetging. Some topics other similar groups have hosted include:
* XHTML/CSS Primer
* WordPress
* AJAX/Javascript Frameworks
* Content Management Systems
* Developing Social Media Tools
* Google Apps
* Yahoo! Pipes
Some awesome stuff going on in Des Moines…
by Andy Brudtkuhl on July 29, 2008
Co-working in Des Moines finally arrives as Impromptu Studio finalizes the long search for a location. The much anticipated arrival of a co-working space will help numerous local entrepreneurs with affordable office space and the opportunity to network with many like-minded people. They have several plans available along with a la carte services. This is a very exciting development for Des Moines and the local entrepreneur community.
Here are a few pictures of the place as it sits now, before they’ve started to move anything in…
View More “Pre Move In” Pictures
Follow Impromptu Studio on Twitter for all the latest news -> @ImpromptuStudio
by Andy Brudtkuhl on July 29, 2008
Sarah Lacy will be coming to Des Moines this weekend for a book signing / reading event at East Village Books. Sarah’s book (admittedly haven’t read it but will be picking up a copy from EVB Saturday) is called “Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good“. It is about “the rebirth of silicon valley and the rise of web 2.0″…
“Everyone has heard the story of the Internet Bubble. Beginning with Netscape’s blockbuster IPO in 1996, billions of dollars flowed into Internet startups, and companies with no revenues and shaky business plans earned sky-high valuations on Wall Street. It was the era of paper millionaires, $800 office chairs, and Super Bowl ads for dotcoms that no one had ever heard of. Then in 2000 the Bubble burst, with the Nasdaq losing 75% of its value and hundreds of companies closing up shop. It was all written off to “irrational exuberance,” and everyone moved on. Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good is the story of the entrepreneurs who never gave up on the Internet dream.”
RSVP here…
Juice Interview with Sarah Lacy
by Andy Brudtkuhl on July 29, 2008
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The term sheet was signed and final negotiations were underway, but some due diligence cause Google to walk away from its deal to buy Digg, reports TechCrunch. Thus ends another round of rumors that the social news voting site is being bought.
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by Andy Brudtkuhl on July 26, 2008
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