I’ve been thinking about some ideas to help promote local developers and programmers here in Fresno and getting to know others. One idea I really liked and experienced once was Startup Drinks San Francisco, which was really fun. I was new to the city and I got to meet with lots of developers for some great startups based in the city. So why not here in Fresno? This would be a great opportunity to network and have a drink with other bright minds.
Also another idea could be Nerd Dinner. This is a similar idea except to have some dinner and chit-chat as opposed to getting slightly tipsy.
I’d like to know your suggestions if you have any.
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Travis added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 3:36 pmThis is a great idea. We (the folks at the Business Incubator) have been trying to think of a way (or ways) to get entrepreneurs (primarily tech folks) out of the woodwork. Keep me posted as I’d like to help you promote this activity.
Steve Mitchell added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 3:38 pmDrinks. Loosen those introverted tongues.
Robert Schultz added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 4:09 pmSure thing, I will try to make it to the next incubator too. We’ve passed each other a few times at the blenders but never spoke I usually don’t stay that long.
Aaron Santos added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 4:09 pmI was hoping someone would put on a nerd dinner. Yes. There are developers here in Fresno here and there. They’re just harder to herd than cats.
Jason Millar added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 4:19 pmI am so down. I’m kinda a programmer. Look..
FunTime = SELECT beers, buds, food FROM Anywhere where (Anywhere.Price = ‘free’ or Anywhere.Price = ‘cheap’)
While Not FunTime EOF
Jason = ‘TearThatShitUp’
FunTime.MoveNext
Wend
Phil Derksen added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 4:20 pmI’m with Travis. I say focus it on the local scene for tech startups and biz ideas. At least for the first pass. Leave programming and design meetings for another time & place (like http://www.centralcaldotnet.com/ or http://fresnodesignalliance.ning.com/), though those are necessary too.
As for locale, a place for drinks sounds good. There’s always appetizers if not a full blown dinner. Somewhere that’s not too loud or crowded and people feel comfortable moving around and mingling (the whole point right?).
Jared added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 5:13 pmI would be down, I am a web designer and front end guy, but I love talking code over drinks or dinner or both.
Derek added these pithy words on Aug 19 09 at 5:46 pmAll code … all the time. Name the time and the place. Keep it loose. Maybe a Twitter acct to broadcast and follow, e.g. @fresnonerds, @techfresno, whatever.
ryan added these pithy words on Aug 20 09 at 1:59 amI’m down, however it seems 98% of the comments are from previous colleagues so i doubt ill meet anyone new…
so…. hows it gooooooooing……
Robert Schultz added these pithy words on Aug 20 09 at 9:52 amI heard they have a pretty good happy hour, plus it’s near (my) work and haven’t been there yet.
Tech Fresno added these pithy words on Aug 20 09 at 2:01 pm@techfresno created on Twitter. Sign in an shout out. I realize community ownership of a Twitter account isn’t orthodox, but what the heck. Pwd is (no spaces or punctuation): f.r es.none. rds
Follow it, own it. Shout out a time and a place and see who’s there.
james added these pithy words on Aug 20 09 at 4:44 pmI’m in. I prefer online content strategy, but end up programming a lot. And by programming, I mean relying heavily on opensource technology.
Robert Schultz added these pithy words on Aug 21 09 at 8:56 amWow, great initial response turnout. I will try to get a hold of Travis and see if/when/how we can work out an initial meetup to get us all out to meet each other and discuss ideas.
Steve Loveless added these pithy words on Aug 21 09 at 9:46 amI’m totally in for a happy hour or something. Great idea on the @techfresno account. Can we get updated via that?
Rob Fahrni added these pithy words on Aug 21 09 at 1:23 pmDefinitely interested in this. Anything to get the ball rolling.
Christopher Hawkins added these pithy words on Aug 21 09 at 2:00 pmI’m definitely in for a Nerd Dinner, although I’m not sure about Happy Hour, as I have to drive back to Visalia afterward.
Rob Fahrni added these pithy words on Aug 22 09 at 6:53 amChris,
We can carpool, get Cass to drive.
Bob Kepford added these pithy words on Aug 24 09 at 10:16 amI would be interested in this as well. Do we have location and date yet?
Robert Schultz added these pithy words on Aug 25 09 at 1:42 pmHey guys just a quick update. I sent this idea in more detail to Travis Sheridan and he’s got the ball rolling on organizing an event already, and either I or him will post more details stay tuned.
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