Ignite Denver » Global Ignite Week http://ignitedenver.org Official Home of Ignite Denver! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:25:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Ignite Denver 6 – The Line Up http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-6-the-line-up/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-6-the-line-up/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:40 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=187 This is the first time in Ignite Denver history where voting was more than merely ranking, we had about 23 submitted topics, and only room for 16 presentations, some didn’t make it. The 16 presentations that did make it are great! We’re in for an awesome night!

Here’s the line up for March 2nd!!
  • Intro – Terry Cabeen
  • Jess Brick – How to Survive a Night in County: A White Girl’s Guide to stickin’ it to THE MAN
  • Aaron DeLay – Cain and Abel 2: Die Harder
  • Jun Heider – Mainstream recycling practices are a crock of shit.
  • Jim – St. Patty’s Day – Do’s & Don’ts
  • Scott Sheridan – Interesting Facts About the Wines of the World
  • Nora Burns – Dating, Recruiting & Zha Zha Zuu
  • Kezza – Irish Cuisine – Beyond Beer and Potatoes!
  • Josh Mishell & Chris Rippe – The Dude Abides: Self Help, Lebowski-Style
  • INTERMISSION ( awesome local Comedian )
  • Nick Armstrong – Hatdrop Heartbreak Roadtrip – Let’s Go
  • Bryan Bugfrog – It’s not your mom’s video shoot.
  • Andrea Hill – Why roller derby should be an olympic sport
  • @timd – Internet Dating for Dummies with @2509.
  • Erika Napoletano – How the F-Bomb Promotes Green Living
  • Grant Beery – A Colorado Beer for Every Month
  • An Bui and Luke Tilsley – Food Fantasy vs. Food Reality
  • Tim Nicklas – Avatar, BOTOX, and Warren Miller Films – a prescription to treat kids with cerebral palsy
  • Elaine Ellis – tells her story of 3 months in Europe… in 5 minutes.

There’s only about 80 spots left, 20 went today! RSVP Now!

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-6-the-line-up/feed/ 2     Ignite Denver – Like Whiskey? Like Hammocks? http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-like-whiskey-like-hammocks/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-like-whiskey-like-hammocks/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:45:09 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=183 Like Whiskey? Like Hammocks?

    You can walk out of Ignite Denver 6 with each if you conquer the speed round!

    We’re going to have 3 people do the speed round (Not the 2 we initially thought). Each will present the same deck, with a different ‘theme’ than the original presenter.

    No one goes home empty handed, but best bring your A game :)

    First place is a bottle of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

    Second place is an awesome Trek Light Gear Hammock!

    Third place will be something we pick up with some of the donation money we collect.

    Don’t forget to RSVP! Ignite Denver 6 is coming up fast!

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-like-whiskey-like-hammocks/feed/ 2     Ignite Denver – Drinking and Driving sucks http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-drinking-and-driving-sucks/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-drinking-and-driving-sucks/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:44:40 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=179 Consider this the Ignite Denver PSA.

    Drinking and driving is bad, mmmkay, so don’t do it. There’s plenty of options available to you. Namely the light rail.

    The light rail station isn’t close, but it ain’t far.

    There’s also cabs, which the Rackhouse will call for you no problem. We want everyone to have fun, but just be responsible :)

    Thanks, see you March 2nd! Don’t forget to RSVP :)

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-drinking-and-driving-sucks/feed/ 0     Ignite Denver – Charity Rocks! http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-charity-rocks/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-charity-rocks/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:45:13 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=172 Part of the Global Ignite Week thing is charity.

    So with that in mind, and with what is hopefully the first of a recurring theme for Ignite Denver, we’ll be donating the remainder of the donated money from Ignite Denver 6 to The Bridge Project.

    As we’ve said before, our costs in running Ignite Denver are low, we buy beer for the presenters, and prizes when we need to. The rest, we’re donating.

    The Bridge Project is a great local charity here in Denver.

    The more we collect in donations, the more we have to donate, so don’t be shy everyone, it’s a great cause!

    Remember, every $5 donation, also gets your a beer ticket.

    RSVP now for Ignite Denver 6! March 2nd!

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-charity-rocks/feed/ 2     Ignite Denver – Registration open! http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-registration-open/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-registration-open/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:29 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=169 The voting is going on now, so make sure you go vote for the best submissions. BUT, make sure you RSVP for Ignite Denver 6 as well. Well. Space is limited to under 200 so don’t mess around and dilly dally.

    As always Ignite Denver is 100% free to attend, but we do offer a donation ticket ($5), that helps us cover the costs of running Ignite Denver, it also helps us buy beer for the presenters, and thanks to Flying Doge Ales, we’re also able to use part of each donation, to give donators their first beer free. So if you want to help Ignite Denver exist, help us with raffle prizes, help us show our presenters some love, and in general help keep Ignite Denver going, please share $5, and your first beer is on us.

    Start your weekend on off right! RSVP for an awesome night of fun, geekery, and beer with Ignite Denver!

    RSVP Here.

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-registration-open/feed/ 1     Ignite Denver – Get your vote on! http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-get-your-vote-on/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-get-your-vote-on/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:41:59 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=167 ok the submissions are in, and wow! Some truly funny stuff!

    But rather than take my word for it, go vote! The voting is primarily for sorting and ranking, just to be clear, but your votes count, and matter, so get to it! Make sure Ignite Denver has the best of the best.

    Vote here

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-get-your-vote-on/feed/ 1     Ignite Denver – We won’t be alone http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-we-wont-be-alone/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-we-wont-be-alone/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:52:23 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=162 Global Ignite Week is a huge undertaking, lots of cities, lots of talks.

    Check this map out!

    View Larger Map

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-we-wont-be-alone/feed/ 2     Ignite Denver Speed Round Competition!! http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-speed-round-competition/ http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-speed-round-competition/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:22:33 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=158 During our last committee meeting, we were talking about ways to hand out prizes, and fun competitions to do. We came up with the Speed round, a new take on the mystery deck idea we’ve used twice before. We wanted to take the idea of the mystery deck and put it in the hands of the audience.

    Here’s how it’s gonna work!

    At the first intermission, before our comedian takes the stage for some funny, everyone will vote on which slide deck from part 1 they’d like to see as the speed round.

    At the end of part 2 we’ll call for volunteers (2 of them) to come up and deliver the speed round, using the chosen deck, but telling a different story. When each contestant gets up the tell the crowd their ‘theme’ and then away we go.

    Here’s how the speed round is speedy :)

    It’s the same 20 slides, but it’s 2/3 faster, that means each slide is only up for 5 seconds. so the entire deck is done in 100 seconds (just under 2 minutes)

    The crowd votes for the winner with applause.

    The winners will win some awesome prizes, we’re still working on those.

    So when you’re sitting in the audience watching the awesome presentations, keep in mind which you’d like to see in 1/3 time!

    Hurry up and submit a topic, time’s running out.

    ]]>     http://ignitedenver.org/2010/02/ignite-denver-speed-round-competition/feed/ 4     Ignite Denver Part of Global Ignite Week http://ignitedenver.org/2009/12/ignite-denver-part-of-global-ignite-week/ http://ignitedenver.org/2009/12/ignite-denver-part-of-global-ignite-week/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:48:35 +0000 John Wilker http://ignitedenver.org/?p=139 It’s now official! Ignite Denver 6 is march 2nd, at the Rackhouse Pub! (You know the place, home of the Movember party, Tweetups, and Whiskey!)

    We’ve taken our time announcing, because we want to make sure this Ignite Denver is the most badass of them all (To date, at least)

    Global Ignite Week is a week long, worldwide event, were about 40 cities will be holding their Ignite the same week. You can read Brady’s write up on GIW here.

    This global event really raises the stakes for Ignite Denver, sponsors and speakers alike are going to get WAY MORE exposure!

    The submission window, officially opens… NOW. Use this form to submit your topic. The window will close around February some time. Then the public will vote!

    Submit your idea! Remember to make sure you’re gonna be around on March 2nd!

    Ignite Denver 6 is also on the Denwhere calendar, make sure you subscribe to it, to keep up to date on the latest happenings in Social media geekery around Denver and it’s ‘burbs.

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