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2 months ago
in Mashable Mixer Philly: RSVP Today! on Mashable - The Social Media Guide
I wanted to get some live music, unfortunately it wasn't an option for that night with the venue. We'll be having live music events coming up though, so keep an eye on the IndyHall blog for more parties this summer!
9 months ago
in New Work City has a home! on New Work City
Bout damn time. ;) So happy for you guys.
11 months ago
in Final Boss Form on yatta
As promised, my own OUT OF OFFICE video.
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12 months ago
in Three Rules of Why Coworking Sucks on Learn To Duck
Jacob, Todd, Ted, and Brent have said pretty much everything I would have.
The fact of the matter is, IndyHall existed before we had a single desk to share. And if the desks went away, our community of creative collaborators would still exist.
I hope that you get to hang out in a "real deal" coworking community (note, I said community, not office) and then write a new essay of 3 rules of why coworking doesn't suck.
And then, if it doesn't work for you, let us know why. I know it doesn't work for everyone. But it certainly doesn't suck for the 40+ people in philadelphia who use our facility every day, and the dozens of people who've been impacted by a stronger creative community in Philadelphia.
I understand you're on the east coast at the moment. Any interest in swinging by IndyHall to meet the crew? I'd love to go out for a beer and talk shop.
The fact of the matter is, IndyHall existed before we had a single desk to share. And if the desks went away, our community of creative collaborators would still exist.
I hope that you get to hang out in a "real deal" coworking community (note, I said community, not office) and then write a new essay of 3 rules of why coworking doesn't suck.
And then, if it doesn't work for you, let us know why. I know it doesn't work for everyone. But it certainly doesn't suck for the 40+ people in philadelphia who use our facility every day, and the dozens of people who've been impacted by a stronger creative community in Philadelphia.
I understand you're on the east coast at the moment. Any interest in swinging by IndyHall to meet the crew? I'd love to go out for a beer and talk shop.
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micah
As I sit here with Aaron Brazell in his Indy Hall tshirt, I am getting it from all directions! I am on the East Coast for a short visit, which will preclude me from getting to Philly, but I promise to add Philly to my itinerary in the next couple of months, and will swing by Indy Hall. As long as you promise a visit to Drinkers Tavern.
And, of course, I would be willing to eat crow, if there is crow to eat. Frankly, I expect that my mind will not be changed as coworking sucks, whether you call it a community or not.
And, of course, I would be willing to eat crow, if there is crow to eat. Frankly, I expect that my mind will not be changed as coworking sucks, whether you call it a community or not.
1 year ago
in Where Nobody Knows Kara Swisher’s Name on Marketing Begins At Home
Love it.
14 months ago (right around the time Twitter exploded, but I'd already been using for ~6 months) I was speaking with a friend of mine who lives in Europe. He remarked at the time, "Twitter is funny. It's really just you Americans finally getting a handle on SMS".
What's "new" and foreign about Twitter, and the things it enables, is the fact that it's a truly mobile/portable app. Beyond that, the interactions aren't new, they're just more raw because they are very *now*.
14 months ago (right around the time Twitter exploded, but I'd already been using for ~6 months) I was speaking with a friend of mine who lives in Europe. He remarked at the time, "Twitter is funny. It's really just you Americans finally getting a handle on SMS".
What's "new" and foreign about Twitter, and the things it enables, is the fact that it's a truly mobile/portable app. Beyond that, the interactions aren't new, they're just more raw because they are very *now*.
1 year ago
in 10 Commandments for Building an Echo Chamber on Social Times
I'd never heard the term "echo chamber" used outside of negative connotation. This is fascinating, though.
Nearly every point you described has been employed here in Philadelphia over the last 12 months by yours truly and the IndyHall community. Great post, great tips. Thanks Nick!
Nearly every point you described has been employed here in Philadelphia over the last 12 months by yours truly and the IndyHall community. Great post, great tips. Thanks Nick!
1 year ago
in Pennsylvania might as well be in Israel on Colin Devroe
Location based echo chamber is very much a reality in our industry. I think that by sitting outside of the echo chamber, we're often at an advantage for the reasons you described.
On the other hand, I think that more cities are unifying their efforts and closing in on the things that make the Valley "tick". Will we ever duplicate it? No. And we shouldn't want to. Instead, let's work together to figure out what things make the area function, and overlay those functions over our own ways of doing things.
While imitation is the highest form of flattery, it isn't terribly efficient. Don't pretend to be something you're not. Own it, and live it. Viddler, along with so many of our other east coast friends, do such a good job of this. Great post.
On the other hand, I think that more cities are unifying their efforts and closing in on the things that make the Valley "tick". Will we ever duplicate it? No. And we shouldn't want to. Instead, let's work together to figure out what things make the area function, and overlay those functions over our own ways of doing things.
While imitation is the highest form of flattery, it isn't terribly efficient. Don't pretend to be something you're not. Own it, and live it. Viddler, along with so many of our other east coast friends, do such a good job of this. Great post.
1 year ago
in Live testing the Tumblr-esque redesign on Colin Devroe
Dude, love the new look. Well done.
1 year ago
in http://gary.tumblr.com/post/78887853 on Gary Vaynerchuk
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Build legacy through education!! Build your legacy by not just creating superheros, but by creating superheros that create more superheros!
Build legacy through education!! Build your legacy by not just creating superheros, but by creating superheros that create more superheros!
1 year ago
in http://gary.tumblr.com/post/78887084 on Gary Vaynerchuk
Video-post? Video comment.
Twitter is more awesome because it's open. Content is king, marketing is the queen, and openness is the royal court!
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Twitter is more awesome because it's open. Content is king, marketing is the queen, and openness is the royal court!
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1 year ago
in “Coworking. Accelerating Serendipity.” on john erik metcalf
Sounds like the kind of thing I'd have said. The term came from Chris Messina (factoryjoe) at SXSWi07, but I've adopted and re-applied it countless times since.
Glad that it's stuck with you. :-)
Glad that it's stuck with you. :-)
1 year ago
in South by South West (Midlands) on Stef Lewandowski
Stef! I had such a great time hanging out with you at SXSW last year, I can't wait to see you again.
We're also bringing a large group from Philadelphia, there's over a dozen from my coworking community alone!
Looking forward to meeting your crew, and catching up about the last year. I've seen bits and pieces on your blog, and your local initiatives sound a lot like what I've been doing here, too.
Cheers man, see you in a week!
-Alex
We're also bringing a large group from Philadelphia, there's over a dozen from my coworking community alone!
Looking forward to meeting your crew, and catching up about the last year. I've seen bits and pieces on your blog, and your local initiatives sound a lot like what I've been doing here, too.
Cheers man, see you in a week!
-Alex
1 year ago
in http://gary.tumblr.com/post/78883360 on Gary Vaynerchuk
wonder if the writers strike return of ze frank is any indication of internet talent filling the void of hollywood? hmmm......
http://zefrank.blip.tv/
http://zefrank.blip.tv/
1 year ago
in Community Contest 2007: Learning to Share on Community Guyha, i linked to the post but forgot to complete the challenge myself. onward!
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1 year ago
in The Independents Hall Grand Opening Party on Colin Devroe
It was our pleasure to host, and the event wouldn't have completely ruled as much as it did without you and everyone you brought with.
May this be the first of many, many more.
May this be the first of many, many more.