Jonas Lamis and Kevin Koym, the founders of Tech Ranch, an incubator for Austin tech startups, gave a presentation with a self-explanatory title "From Employee to Entrepreneur". The presentation was packed -- whether because it appealed to an archetypal American dream, or because everybody who's out of work these days is dreaming of starting their ( Read more... )

Door64 Tech Fair took place in Austin on 4/30/2009. It was not a job fair -- those are not too common in this economy. Rather than seeking workers, Austin high tech companies "networked" with them, while displaying their wares in the exhibitor hall. In addition there were two presentations: "From Employee to Entrepreneur" by Jonas Lamis and Kevin ( Read more... )

Happy birthday to my daughter Erika, who's 4 today! 4 is also the answer she gives to her favorite math problem:how many people have 8 eyes? #

I'm off to the Door64 Tech Fair. Praying to net deities that they have reliable WiFi and plenty of electric outlets there. #

Can't connect to WiFi at the Goodwill Community Center at Door64 Tech Fair, but ( Read more... )