[SiliconBeach] Re: StartupAUS Call to Action

2014-05-05 Thread @pc0
Colin's work on the report was awesome. I can't say the same about our 'collective representative body' however, it should be led by independent entrepreneurs - by us for us - not vested interests. Regardless of how well intended some are, the reality is we can't let others speak for us. Given

RE: [SiliconBeach] Re: StartupAUS Call to Action

2014-05-05 Thread UV Hertzog
As I was reading Colin’s remarkable report (really, outstanding work!) I too felt somewhat uncomfortable with some references that seem to promote certain organisations and their activities that happened to be related to the members of the board… With that, some other organisation’s

Re: [SiliconBeach] StartupAUS Call to Action

2014-05-05 Thread simran
Hi Colin, et al. The motive and effort behind the report is something no doubt everyone applauds. I suspect i am not unique in my appreciation for what we DO HAVE - this does not mean things cannot improve even vastly or that we should not point out what needs improvement, but looking at this

[SiliconBeach] Community events venue hosting

2014-05-05 Thread Michael Ridland
Hi All I'm organizing a small community hack day, targeted towards Xamarin crossplatform mobile developers. The info is here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sydney-xamarin-hacker-days-tickets-11534378637 I'm in the process of finding a venue and I'm wondering if anyone else had ideas/experiences

Re: [SiliconBeach] StartupAUS Call to Action

2014-05-05 Thread @pc0
Thanks Simran. It is worth noting that around 5,000 (80% startups and angel investors and some students/suppliers) will have attended SydStart events by September. Microsoft startup programs have 2,400 active members in AU. On other metrics it is not usual these days for startup