Gnomedex
The People of Gnomedex
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Michael Foley is one of those people that everyone loves to stop and talk with. We’re very grateful for that fact, since he managed to interview many of the movers and shakers who attended Gnomedex last month. Michael was kind enough [...]
What Do You Think About Windows Phone 7?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed One of our sponsors during Gnomedex just happened to be the Windows Phone 7 team. Larry was on site manning the booth, showing off the device and letting people get their first hands-on look! It was announced today (finally!) that Windows [...]
Gnomedex Conference Reviews
With this year’s Gnomedex behind us, we’re starting to see the feedback from those of you who were with us. It’s important to remember that while no two people have the exact same experience when attending a conference, you all take something away that enriches your life. Take the time to read what others have [...]
Step Back From the Baggage Claim at Gnomedex
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed What happens when you take a step back? It’s very powerful and can change the world. A single example can make a huge difference in our businesses and our lives. When Jason Barger approached me to discuss his book, I begged [...]
Your Inner Geek Could Win an iPad
David Spark attended Gnomedex this year on behalf of Dice. He interviewed several people throughout the event, asking everyone the same question: “What makes you a true geek?” The answers were as varied as they could possibly be. My idea of what a geek is was reinforced by everyone who participated. You don’t have to [...]
The [Ultimate] Oatmeal Recipe
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Matt Inman didn’t come to Gnomedex to discuss baking. He wasn’t explaining how his mom fixed his breakfast. He stood before us on the big stage to tell us his recipe for success. Matt IS The Oatmeal. His cartoons and quizzes [...]
What Do Presenters Have to Say About Gnomedex?
According to nearly everyone in attendance, Gnomedex 10 was a huge success. Many are even touting it as the best of the series. While it’s nice to hear these things, we know that the success is directly related to the excellent lineup of presenters we watched on our stage. This year, the amount of talent [...]
The Future of Gnomedex
Most events suck – symposia, conventions, expos, summits, et al. Still, I keep going to them to support various causes and organizations. When originally faced with the opportunity to create my own experience, I was bright-eyed and hellbent to raise people’s expectations. Our first “Gnomedex” was originally planned in Des Moines, Iowa for the ill-fated [...]
Epic Gnomedex Shirt is Epic
During Gnomedex, we always have some nifty giveaways thanks to our awesome array of sponsors. When I ran across Rick Read and read his T-shirt, I knew he deserved a prize. This shirt is so epic that it needs no explanation. I only wish I had about a hundred prizes to give him. What is [...]
Technology is the Tool That Gives us the Power to Create
David Spark attended Gnomedex last weekend on behalf of Dice. He stopped me for a couple of moments to talk about my ideas for this year. While we have no pre-planned agenda, a theme tends to emerge as we book our speakers. This year, the theme ended up being about the power of an individual. [...]
Brian Solis and Community at Gnomedex
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If there was a theme in our Gnomedex schedule, it was that YOU have the power to change the world. No one embodies this ideal more than this year’s keynote speaker Brian Solis. Brian has been coming to Gnomedex for many [...]
Violet Blue Turns Sexuality Social During Gnomedex
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Why do we not discuss sex? According to Violet, America (and much of the world) has become so puritanical that we equate sex and sexuality with something negative or bad. There is a real fragility in having these types of conversations [...]
Spot Draves Brings Digital Art to Gnomedex
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Spot is a visual and software artist living in New York City. Draves is best known as the creator of the Electric Sheep, a continually evolving abstract animation with over 60,000 daily participants. Draves’ award-winning work is permanently hosted on MoMA.org, [...]
KIRO 7 Intern Meg McNamara Learns Social Media at Gnomedex
KIRO 7 has long been a supporter of our community and the types of things we do. Jenni Hogan herself has attended any number of events in the past. She and her team GET social media and the opportunities to connect with all of you that the various tools provide. Jenni couldn’t attend our recent [...]
Geek on a Trapeze
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The Gnomedex wrap party this year was held at Emerald City Trapeze, and hostessed by @seattlewinegal. In addition to great food and drink – and professional aerial performances – several of us in attendance got our chance to fly through the [...]
