Monthly Archives: October 2009

Sno Ball Boulder

October 29, 2009 by Andrew Hyde Posted in Boulder | Comments

My friend Joel Gratz is throwing a birthday party / charity fundraiser tomorrow night in Boulder. It is the Sno Ball and benefits a great cause:
In memory of my mom who passed away from Ovarian Cancer in 1999, the proceeds of the event will be donated to the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance. This [...]

Overwhelmed and Amazed

October 27, 2009 by Andrew Hyde Posted in Thoughts | Comments

Quick post: I’m overwhelmed and amazed by a few things that just came together.
I’m at 140 Conf, which honestly, I rolled my eyes at when I heard it launch.  How much can we talk about this, really?  Almost three years of using it actively, I’m having a little burnout.
Today I’ve seen a new wave of [...]

Posting Economy Ignite Talk

October 23, 2009 by Andrew Hyde Posted in Speaking | Comments

I did a posting economy talk at Ignite ATL (great event!).  It was in the Ignite Show Podcast this week, let me know what you think!

I’m wearing a Vanilla Forums shirt, they rock too!

Trip to, Well all Over the World

October 20, 2009 by Andrew Hyde Posted in Thoughts | Comments

Just finished packing my one bag for a two week round the world trip.  I love ultralight packing if you have not been a longtime reader.
I love traveling in the off season.  The next two weeks will be an absolute treat.
Singapore- Tomorrow through the 24th – Speaking and meeting with the local startup scene with [...]

Why Speakers Shouldn’t Be Paid

October 19, 2009 by Andrew Hyde Posted in Conferences, boco | Comments

Hey there, about to stick my head up here and get shot at, but I had some interesting converstaions this weekend and feel like someone should post them.
Conference speakers should not be paid.
Woah.  Back down tiger.  Let me explain a bit more before you finish sharpening your pitchforks.
I’ve been to quite a few conferences.  I [...]