DISQUS

Brian Breslin's Blog: The Future of Tech in South Florida: The Government’s Role

  • Daniel M. Perez · 4 months ago
    I don't have anything to add at the moment, but wanted you to know I'm very intrigued by your series and following it closely. Very good food for thought.
  • Gubatron · 4 months ago
    I believe we need to start a Miami Tech Meetup group every month.

    The group consists of a mailing list that recruits every tech professional in Miami along with possible investors.

    Once a month 5 companies or individuals will present a 10 minute demo and a 5 minute Q&A of their product/service.

    As every month passes everyone wants to present their technology and a rich community is formed. I've seen this happen in New York, we should replicate it here.
  • Alex de Carvalho · 4 months ago
    @Gubatron In fact, Brian founded the RefreshMiami community, which in three years has grown to over 1,500 tech and new media professionals. We hold monthly meetups attended by about 150 people on average. Come check it out tonight. More details here:

    http://alexdc.org/refreshmiami/aug09/index.html
  • Irina Patterson · 4 months ago
    I think once we figure out an efficient way to get to know each other and who works on what project, we might discover that we have all the resources we need within our RefreshMiami community already.

    But then again, we might not. But we don't know yet,
    because we don't know who is working on what.

    How can we solve that?

    1) A simple website that list everyone who wants to be listed with a short description of what they do and what help they could use?

    2) A YouTube Channel where every member of Refresh has 3 min preso? Just think.. LOL 1500 videos... to watch.. LOL

    3) A live *speed-dating event* so everyone gets to know each other better?

    As for money, I support Paul Graham theory on *ramen profitability*
    http://www.paulgraham.com/ramenprofitable.html
    I believe, start-ups need good ideas and customers. The first money should come from customers. If a business can't get revenue from customers, it is unlikely it will stay in business.

    Granted, not everyone needs or wants to start a business here. Some people just want good job assignments.

    What about joint meetings with other professional groups? Let's organize a meeting with a South Florida professional group that potentially need developers....

    Well, it is 3 am, so I am signing off now... but I'll be baaaacckkk. LOL