Just got back from Busboys & Poets and a large social media breakfast hosted by Jeff Pulver. As always, great catching up with Jeff and I was glad he was able to find a charged up battery for his N95!
The place was rocking and it was great to see and talk with so many local bloggers and entrepreneurs. Overall, a lot of discussion about wireless and a few folks were broadcasting the action from their phones. It was awesome…
A few highlights from this am:
Briefly caught up with Ann Bernard who has launched a mobile social networking tool – “Why Go Solo.” I am hoping to interview Ann as she moves through the alpha stage and wish her luck.
Great seeing DC Media Makers Jill Foster and Jonny Goldstein. DC Media Maker Andy Carvin gave me the scoop on some digital projects they are working on at NPR. He also showed me how to call into an NPR news story and hear it over mobile. Andy and I both share an interest in technology advancing many causes and it was good to talk with him about the role wireless can play in making a difference to bridge the divide.
Jimmy Gardner is on the verge of launching a new company. He covers a lot of tech on his blog and it was nice meeting him.
Jeff Hibbard is a very passionate videoblogger and he is doing a bunch of mobile videoblogging. I am hoping to get him in the diner soon!
Once again, it was a great morning. Fun to be in an atmosphere where folks are passionate about technology and wireless….









on 07 Feb 2008 at 11:37 am # Don Lafferty
I’m bummed, I had a change of plans and had to beg off this morning’s festivities. Sounds like it was a productive use of breakfast time.
I’ll let you know the next time I’m in your neck of the woods.
on 07 Feb 2008 at 3:59 pm # jonny goldstein
Hey, great to see you Chris! What a fun event.
on 07 Feb 2008 at 4:02 pm # jonny goldstein
By the way, you might be interested in the google maps/utterz mashup I did with interviews from a few of the attendees of the breakfast.
http://tinyurl.com/2pcvgl
on 07 Feb 2008 at 6:55 pm # Leslie Bradshaw
Chris! Sorry to have missed the event — had planned to, but something came up
At any rate, so glad you got to talk with Jimmy Gardner, he’s good people. I am also good friends with Ann Bernard, AMAZING lady… great to see her supported by you + the community.
And, of course, thanks for the link and shout-out for Busboys… love Andy, love their branding and website (JESS3 has a new version rolling out soon! check it out — http://www.jess3.com/blog/2008/02/new-busboys-and-poets-homepage.html)
Speaking of which… can’t wait to see things popping for you as well at TCC. Hope to talk soon. – L.