Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Vinko Grgic
Wow, someone had to open this can of worms hey. Ok, so be it. I have personally never liked the idea of Silicon anything other than Silicon Valley (for being the original). And that's despite all the obvious benefits of immediate recognition. That being said, I +1 Elias and +1 Avis. Colony is

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re-imagining old businesses using new technology

2012-10-07 Thread diana cobbe
Hi Christine: Fascinating conversation! Here’s my BTDT experience. I am the founder of an education startup in California, Outer Barcoo: what’s calling you? www.outerbarcoo.com I hope to build a social learning platform that helps students build paths to excellence and purpose around their

[SiliconBeach] Hello and introduction

2012-10-07 Thread BURGER Jude
Hello all, My name is Jude and I run a part time business from Canberra, (full-time employment in organisational change management). I've joined this group (and Canberra Startups) recently to connect with likeminded souls. My business helps people understand themselves better and from that

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Ben Sand
On 6 October 2012 07:34, Grant Harmon grant.har...@gmail.com wrote: Silicon Down Under! Brand change probably not needed, but if so ^ this gets my vote. On Friday, October 5, 2012 7:06:32 AM UTC+2, Matto Rochford wrote: Folks, I wish it were otherwise, but Silicon Beach is not going to

[SiliconBeach] The Great Startup Debate: Bootstrapping is Better

2012-10-07 Thread Stacey Jacobs
Hi there, General Assembly are holding the first in what will be a series of debates aimed at tackling the contentious issues in startup land, The Great Startup Debate: Bootstrapping is Better http://fundingdebate.eventbrite.com/. I thought as it is an issue that people are particularly

[SiliconBeach] Two Seats Remaining: Thursday Evening Briefing Over Wine - Electronic Evidence and Record Retention

2012-10-07 Thread TDC
Hello, There are two seats remaining for this Thursday evening's round table over wine, titled, 'Electronic Evidence and Record Retention'. The location of the event is Level 7, 155 King Street (in the heart of the CBD and a short walk from Fideli's bar). Details of the event are listed

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Phil Sim
Oh the irony. I'm not sure if any of you noticed but Silicon Beach actually probably got its most wide-spread recognition it has every achieved since this discussion started. Google's Nick Leeder used the term in a public pow wow on Firday and then wrote this opinion piece for the Fin with

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Matto Rochford
In hindsight, beer o'clock on a Friday was probably not the best time to compose what has turned out be a mildly controversial post. Instead of saying need to re-brand I should have said it would be ideal if the brand was unique, which is closer to what I feel. I also should have clarified

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Tom Dawkins
We will fight them on the oh, never mind. On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Matto Rochford ma...@mattorochford.comwrote: In hindsight, beer o'clock on a Friday was probably not the best time to compose what has turned out be a mildly controversial post. Instead of saying need to

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Stephen Young
Love it. We shall fight them on the beaches... ;-) But seriously, if we're going to bend over for every piece of geography with a larger GDP - what hope does the Australian tech community have? I feel a Midnight Oil song coming on. And I'm with you - a positive banner to rally around could be

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Need a new nickname to replace Silicon Beach

2012-10-07 Thread Stephen Young
Damn it, Tom - were you looking over my shoulder? On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 1:55 PM, Stephen Young stephenmdyo...@gmail.com wrote: Love it. We shall fight them on the beaches... ;-) But seriously, if we're going to bend over for every piece of geography with a larger GDP - what hope does the

[SiliconBeach] Lean Startup course $12 - Cebu Phillipines

2012-10-07 Thread Rod Clarke
The best holiday of my life was in Cebu in the Phillipines. it is a truely magical destination. they also have 2 day courses on Lean Start-up at the competitive price of 500 pesos or about $12 Aud http://caresharing.com/blog/lean-startup-cebu-workshop/ Highly recommended -- You received

[SiliconBeach] What can be learnt from the failure of Apple Maps v1?

2012-10-07 Thread Alwin Chin
Hey guys, I thought it would be interesting to bring up this topic as I am getting a barrage of black humoured emails related to Apple Maps. Check this out - http://9gag.com/gag/5544304?ref=fb.s I see this as a really good opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn about timeliness of releases