I missed the Craigslist founder tonight, heck if I’m gonna miss the LinkedIn founder

Posted on September 24, 2008 by wyliemac

With the looming Presidential election coming, all eyes are yet again on Ohio. Good thing, because if you’re a Tech fanboy like me, then these are exciting times. Tonight, the founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark spoke at the OSU Law School in support of Barak Obama. I really really really wanted to attend. But unfortunately I could not go. But fear not, because on October 10, the founder of LinkedIn will be here in Columbus to talk technology, and also campaign for Obama.

Regardless your political leanings, if you are a techophile like me, then you should consider going to see Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn) and Judy Estrin (author of Closing the Innovation Gap:Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy) speak on October 10.

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  • Ben Blanquera
    Mark your calendar for October 10, 2008 at the Hilton Polaris! A star-studded lineup of technology innovators is coming to Columbus to discuss not only the future of Web 2.0, but also how the upcoming election may greatly affect what they do and how they do it. This event is free but registration is requested. We do promise advanced registrants preferred seating so I encourage you to register today! Come hear what these innovators see as the next big thing, and why they believe Barack Obama’s technology policy plan is the right plan to help them get it done. What: 2.Ohio, a special event bringing together two of today’s biggest Web 2.0 innovators with Ohio’s technology community. Who: Reid Hoffman: Founder of LinkedIn Judy Estrin: CEO of JLABS, former Cisco CTO, and author of Closing the Innovation Gap: Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy Michael R. Nelson: Adviser to the Obama campaign on technology issues, Professor, Internet Studies,Georgetown University When: October 10, 2008, 5:30 to 8pm Where: The Hilton at Polaris <Directions> Schedule: 5:30 Registration and Networking (Cash Bar) 6:00 Welcome – Angela Siefer & Ben Blanquera 6:05 Judy Estrin – The Technology Innovation Gap 6:25 Reid Hoffman – The Business Side of Social Networks 6:45 Michael Nelson, Advisor to the Obama Campaign – Obama Technology Platform 7:15 Wrap up Register today and secure your seat! http://newtech.meetup.com/136/calendar/8824043/ For more information: Visit the event blog at http://angelasiefer.com/2.0obamaohio You can also help us by forwarding this message to colleagues and friends who are interested in Web 2.0 initiatives and how the new administration’s technology policies may impact, help or hinder future innovations. 2.Ohio is being fully organized by a dedicated group of volunteers with support from the Obama campaign. Questions can be directed to Angela Siefer (angela@angelasiefer.com) or Ben Blanquera (benblanquera@hotmail.com).
  • Ben Blanquera
    Mark your calendar for October 10, 2008 at the Hilton Polaris! A star-studded lineup of technology innovators is coming to Columbus to discuss not only the future of Web 2.0, but also how the upcoming election may greatly affect what they do and how they do it. This event is free but registration is requested. We do promise advanced registrants preferred seating so I encourage you to register today! Come hear what these innovators see as the next big thing, and why they believe Barack Obama’s technology policy plan is the right plan to help them get it done. What: 2.Ohio, a special event bringing together two of today’s biggest Web 2.0 innovators with Ohio’s technology community. Who: Reid Hoffman: Founder of LinkedIn Judy Estrin: CEO of JLABS, former Cisco CTO, and author of Closing the Innovation Gap: Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy Michael R. Nelson: Adviser to the Obama campaign on technology issues, Professor, Internet Studies,Georgetown University When: October 10, 2008, 5:30 to 8pm Where: The Hilton at Polaris <Directions> Schedule: 5:30 Registration and Networking (Cash Bar) 6:00 Welcome – Angela Siefer & Ben Blanquera 6:05 Judy Estrin – The Technology Innovation Gap 6:25 Reid Hoffman – The Business Side of Social Networks 6:45 Michael Nelson, Advisor to the Obama Campaign – Obama Technology Platform 7:15 Wrap up Register today and secure your seat! http://newtech.meetup.com/136/calendar/8824043/ For more information: Visit the event blog at http://angelasiefer.com/2.0obamaohio You can also help us by forwarding this message to colleagues and friends who are interested in Web 2.0 initiatives and how the new administration’s technology policies may impact, help or hinder future innovations. 2.Ohio is being fully organized by a dedicated group of volunteers with support from the Obama campaign. Questions can be directed to Angela Siefer (angela@angelasiefer.com) or Ben Blanquera (benblanquera@hotmail.com).
  • johnerik
    ah! i missed craig when he was here in Austin. alas.
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