Comments on: Hello world! http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/ Lighting a fire under the Valley's creative community! Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:28:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeff http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-28 Jeff Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:05:01 +0000 http://www.ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-28 @Mark - Thanks for the input, and I heartily agree! You can RSVP at our Upcoming page, and please help spread the word about this event! We're looking for presenters, so if you or someone you know would like to get involved, drop us a note! Upcoming: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/796687 @Mark – Thanks for the input, and I heartily agree! You can RSVP at our Upcoming page, and please help spread the word about this event! We’re looking for presenters, so if you or someone you know would like to get involved, drop us a note!

Upcoming: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/796687

]]> By: Mark http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-27 Mark Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:30:37 +0000 http://www.ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-27 I must say, I am looking forward to this. My wife and I recently moved here from Virginia and previous to that from Seattle. The thing we noticed about Phoenix is that it seems (not being critical here) that there is not a big focus from the State to usher in more technology companies; compared to a SF, Boston, Seattle, northern Virginia and others. My hope is that groups like this one will encourage entrepreneurs, start ups to seek the Phoenix market and the state along with other institutions to bring and attract talent here, and therefore will attract other investors to put monies into those businesses here. Perhaps I am out of touch, (although when I moved here I took an executive position at a public .com firm, member of AZTech Council, and have gotten my feet wet a bit in the community), but if anything, I notice a lot of Biotech / Bioscience and Manufacturing in Arizona. This is great, but personally, I would like to see more niche companies, along with software development companies, Gaming, Green / Renewable Energy companies, with ideas that can change the world and solid exit strategies., that will attract more VC's and Angels to the area, and including the current lack of Incubators (for profit / non-profit).. I only know of one in Phoenix (thinking about starting another). Again, kudo's for starting this group! I will attend myself. I must say, I am looking forward to this. My wife and I recently moved here from Virginia and previous to that from Seattle. The thing we noticed about Phoenix is that it seems (not being critical here) that there is not a big focus from the State to usher in more technology companies; compared to a SF, Boston, Seattle, northern Virginia and others.

My hope is that groups like this one will encourage entrepreneurs, start ups to seek the Phoenix market and the state along with other institutions to bring and attract talent here, and therefore will attract other investors to put monies into those businesses here.

Perhaps I am out of touch, (although when I moved here I took an executive position at a public .com firm, member of AZTech Council, and have gotten my feet wet a bit in the community), but if anything, I notice a lot of Biotech / Bioscience and Manufacturing in Arizona. This is great, but personally, I would like to see more niche companies, along with software development companies, Gaming, Green / Renewable Energy companies, with ideas that can change the world and solid exit strategies., that will attract more VC’s and Angels to the area, and including the current lack of Incubators (for profit / non-profit).. I only know of one in Phoenix (thinking about starting another).

Again, kudo’s for starting this group! I will attend myself.

]]> By: Jeff http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-5 Jeff Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:48:52 +0000 http://www.ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-5 Tyson, thanks for the comment! The original O'Reilly was tech related, but who knows which way things will go. For example, Portland's is very social oriented. I think it will reflect the personality of the community. I'd love to see a bunch of related groups show up, where we maybe do Ignite Tech, then Ignite Arts, or whatever makes sense. It's organic, so if you have ideas, we want to hear them! Tyson, thanks for the comment!

The original O’Reilly was tech related, but who knows which way things will go. For example, Portland’s is very social oriented. I think it will reflect the personality of the community.

I’d love to see a bunch of related groups show up, where we maybe do Ignite Tech, then Ignite Arts, or whatever makes sense. It’s organic, so if you have ideas, we want to hear them!

]]> By: Halfacat http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-4 Halfacat Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:21:07 +0000 http://www.ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-4 Hi tyson! Its Roger, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment and the small criticism. We are definitely aware that this can be a vehicle to bringing much more than just the tech people together and hopefully it will quickly get there. We want to start somewhat focused and see where it takes us. Just because we are focused on tech should not make anyone feel excluded. In fact we hope to use this as a catalyst, or ignition (if you will =), to bringing all the various groups in the PHX together. We already see the effect that Twitter is having on us. This is exactly the effect we want Ignite Phoenix to have. Thanks again and thank you for your commitment. This is gonna be a blast! Hi tyson!

Its Roger, thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment and the small criticism.

We are definitely aware that this can be a vehicle to bringing much more than just the tech people together and hopefully it will quickly get there. We want to start somewhat focused and see where it takes us.

Just because we are focused on tech should not make anyone feel excluded. In fact we hope to use this as a catalyst, or ignition (if you will =), to bringing all the various groups in the PHX together. We already see the effect that Twitter is having on us. This is exactly the effect we want Ignite Phoenix to have.

Thanks again and thank you for your commitment. This is gonna be a blast!

]]> By: tyson crosbie http://ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-3 tyson crosbie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:02:35 +0000 http://www.ignitephoenix.com/2008/06/01/hello-world-2/#comment-3 I love the idea guys, seems to be reaching critical mass in #phx, the idea that it is time to assert our identity here. To stop what we have been doing and start doing something great. One small criticism: I understand the need to define a group and establish a community that will actually meet in real life. However I would like to see Phoenix also develop bridges between communities like tech, art, culture, business, etc. Wouldn't the community benefit from a liberal presentation of ideas, methods and personalities? Just thinking out loud. I'll definitely be there when it happens, also let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I love the idea guys, seems to be reaching critical mass in #phx, the idea that it is time to assert our identity here. To stop what we have been doing and start doing something great.
One small criticism: I understand the need to define a group and establish a community that will actually meet in real life. However I would like to see Phoenix also develop bridges between communities like tech, art, culture, business, etc. Wouldn’t the community benefit from a liberal presentation of ideas, methods and personalities?
Just thinking out loud. I’ll definitely be there when it happens, also let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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