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	Yes No	Young Entrepreneurs Making it Big in the Media Louis Lautman, YES Entertainment Louis Lautman traveled the country for about a year interviewing today’s most successful young sel... READ MORE Louis Lautman traveled the country for about a year interviewing today’s most successful young self-made millionaires and entrepreneur experts and put all of the best footage and strategies into a hip new inspirational film, The YES Movie. Learn how young entrepreneurs from The YES Movie are making millions dollars by following their passion and using secret strategies that anyone can use to produce similar results. http://www.theYESmovie.com Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Economic Concerns, Education, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
	Yes No	Reimagining Revenue: Business Models for Social Innovation Pat Christen, HopeLab Double- and triple-bottom-line business models are becoming more popular in the swell of social entr... READ MORE Double- and triple-bottom-line business models are becoming more popular in the swell of social entrepreneurship. Some traditional principles apply, but how does an organization prioritize revenue when social benefit is also a primary interest? Hear how HopeLab, a nonprofit developing products to improve kids' health, listened and learned its way to potential business models. The models we identified support scaling and mass distribution of a product designed for social impact, while embracing the commercial potential. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Case Study, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC, Non-Profits
	Yes No	Global Mobile: Building a Distributed Development Business Ellie Marks, Spinnaker Studio Your designer is in Italy, your developer is in Siberia, your QA team in India. Sounds familiar? We... READ MORE Your designer is in Italy, your developer is in Siberia, your QA team in India. Sounds familiar? We invite you to join us for a discussion focused on benefits and challenges of building geographically distributed mobile development teams. Together let's figure out why some global mobile projects excel while others seem to fail miserably. We will start by sharing our own experiences and lessons learned while designing and developing iPhone and Android applications in a global team. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Case Study, Economic Concerns, Mobile Applications
	Yes No	New Media North of the Border: Canadians Do it Better Mark Greenspan, Achilles Media Find out how you can leverage the Great White North to propel your business ideas to the next level.... READ MORE Find out how you can leverage the Great White North to propel your business ideas to the next level. Did you know Flickr, Webkinz, Rim, Bioware and Vice magazine were all conceived in Canada? Find out what they’re putting in the water and how you can access some of the best interactive talent in the world for 30% less then what you're paying now. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC
	Yes No	Ubiquity: The Future of Tech and What We Can Do Now Elias Bizannes, DataPortability Project Internet + cloud computing + information + everywhere anytime anyway = ? Welcome to our new world o... READ MORE Internet + cloud computing + information + everywhere anytime anyway = ? Welcome to our new world of Ubiquity. Run by one of the founders of the DataPortability Project, this session will look at the longer-term trends in tech and what we can do now to innovate and accelerate this change. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Cloud Storage / Delivery, Economic Concerns, History of Technology, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Jacks of All Trades or Masters of One? Brian Talbot, Viget Labs The web originated with generalists - webmasters designing, building, and developing. Today, a web t... READ MORE The web originated with generalists - webmasters designing, building, and developing. Today, a web team can have a dozen different specialist roles, each highly-focused. With that in mind, what are the strengths of specialists and generalists, and when are each put to their best use on a project or in an organization? Career / Work Concerns, Design Thinking, Economic Concerns, Education, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
	Yes No	Who Pays for Content? Re-evaluating Paywalls John Eckman, Optaros Everyone knows Stewart Brand’s statement that "information wants to be free,". Less well known is ... READ MORE Everyone knows Stewart Brand’s statement that "information wants to be free,". Less well known is the other half: "information also wants to be expensive." If no one pays for content, and no one clicks on ads, how will we fund online initiatives, applications, and sites? What could drive users to pay for content? What has, historically, and how can we learn from that? Advertising, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Content, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC
	Yes No	Survival Of The Funnest: Gaming In The Recession Dennis Fong, Raptr An industry that appears to be coping well with the economic situation is online gaming. Many believ... READ MORE An industry that appears to be coping well with the economic situation is online gaming. Many believe that it creates opportunity for the acquisition of new players. The relationship between the recession and the increase in gaming presents an interesting dichotomy that we hope to explore in this discussion. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Social Networking, Video Games
	Yes No	Worldwide Web-Novation: Ideas with Global Context Fred Davis, Davis, Shapiro, Lewit and Hayes The internet has leveled the innovation playing field as people can launch new businesses on the web... READ MORE The internet has leveled the innovation playing field as people can launch new businesses on the web from anywhere. Innovating online outside of the Silicon Valley bubble, in fact, allows for businesses to emerge that have the ability to be more aware of their position within entire cultural contexts. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Economic Concerns, International, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Dogs in Cubes, Not Such a Square Idea! Keleigh Milliorn, imc² Set your cool company apart with some doggy style: a perk proven to boost spirits, lower stress, and... READ MORE Set your cool company apart with some doggy style: a perk proven to boost spirits, lower stress, and make your place THE great place to work! Get ready to institute a "bring your dog to work" policy that doesn't bite you in the rear. Case Study, Community / Online Community, Digital Distribution, Economic Concerns, Other / Out There
	Yes No	Turning Criminals Into Coders: the Brilliant Life Story Brandon Satrom, Brilliant Life Can coding literally save someone's life? Can it change America's broken prison system? The non-pr... READ MORE Can coding literally save someone's life? Can it change America's broken prison system? The non-profit, Brilliant Life, will discuss how they're teaching juvenile delinquents to code, how to work on a software development team, as well as how they’re providing opportunities to work after their prison time ends. Digital Divide, Economic Concerns, Education, Non-Profits, Social Networking
	Yes No	Growing Your Startup In A "Down" Economy Kevin Koym, Tech Ranch Austin Its critical in today’s economy to know the multiple pathways to build your startup. In this panel... READ MORE Its critical in today’s economy to know the multiple pathways to build your startup. In this panel we’ll present first hand success stories that our panel has used in building tech startups across using bootstrapped methodologies, angel and vc investment, and State of Texas ETF funding Economic Concerns, Funding / VC, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Selling Your Milk When the Cow is Free Jeff Eaton, Lullabot Using open source is one thing, but can your idea succeed if you give your own work away? Scrappy en... READ MORE Using open source is one thing, but can your idea succeed if you give your own work away? Scrappy entrepreneurs will discuss that question, share their own experiences with open source business models, and offer advice to others considering open source licenses. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC, Licensing / Fair Use / Copyright
	Yes No	Shut-up and Sit Down, Social Media Guru Ted Weismann, Lois Paul & Partners The heyday of social media gurus has reached its zenith as a new position gains momentum - the “wh... READ MORE The heyday of social media gurus has reached its zenith as a new position gains momentum - the “who-the-hell-are-these-people-calling-themselves-experts” movement. With Twitter came a new metric for proving social media skills – followers, so would-be-social-media-gurus accumulated them with a vengeance. While increasing Twitter’s popularity, the new experts also sowed the seeds of their own destruction. Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Social Networking
	Yes No	It’s Time to Save the World with Design Thinking Dwayne King, Pinpoint Logic Design thinking makes information and products better. Why stop there? Often, we address only the sy... READ MORE Design thinking makes information and products better. Why stop there? Often, we address only the symptoms of society’s big problems. Design thinking helps us see why problems happen, so we can create lasting solutions. This talk will wake you up, inspire action, and give you blueprints for saving the world. Design Thinking, Economic Concerns, Green / Environmental, International, Social Issues
	Yes No	How Geeks Grabbed Philadelphia by the Balls Alex Hillman, Indy Hall Ready to skip town because you think it's played out? Techies aren't techie enough? Creatives aren't... READ MORE Ready to skip town because you think it's played out? Techies aren't techie enough? Creatives aren't creative enough? We'll talk about how Philadelphia turned around in just 2 years by embracing its strengths and local flavor, helping to build new leaders, and inspiring an intense city pride. It's not as tough as you think: blending socialization with education, this new generation of Philadelphians share their recipes for you to take back and make your city the next big thing. Case Study, Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Government and Technology, Locations -- US, Social Issues
	Yes No	Benefits and Challenges to Building Internet Startups in the MidWest Brian Link, Toobla Learn what is attractive to building Internet startups in the Midwest. Funding and employees are bo... READ MORE Learn what is attractive to building Internet startups in the Midwest. Funding and employees are both plentiful and limiting - learn why. The panelists have run successful Internet web companies in both the San Francisco Bay area and the Midwest. We'll share our success stories as well as our challenges and gripes. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Case Study, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC
	Yes No	Social Security is Dead - Planning GenY's Financial Future Mike Alfred, BrightScope Rumor has it that Social Security will only be in history books by the time Gen Y is ready to retire... READ MORE Rumor has it that Social Security will only be in history books by the time Gen Y is ready to retire. Now, it’s more important than ever to plan for the future. How can companies and their employees band together to save Gen Y’s financial future? Economic Concerns, New Technology / Next Generation
	Yes No	Battery Life, the Final (Mobile) Frontier Toby Shapshak, Maven Media Africa is a much misunderstood market, but potentially as large as China or India. Computer and inte... READ MORE Africa is a much misunderstood market, but potentially as large as China or India. Computer and internet penetration is extremely low, but cellphones are everywhere. How to tackle communication and social services on a continent where electricity - including charging cellphones in rural areas - is the greatest challenge. Digital Divide, Economic Concerns, Journalism 2.0, Mobile / Wireless, Social Networking
	Yes No	How The Internet Destroyed Healthcare Craig Garner, Coast Plaza Hospital Technology and the Internet, praised as the “magic bullet” to save healthcare, is the opposite. ... READ MORE Technology and the Internet, praised as the “magic bullet” to save healthcare, is the opposite. Instead of helping, this has been the source of abuse and self-diagnosis. As a result, healthcare resources face a greater strain. The inability of healthcare to grasp this technology may prove to be its downfall. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Government and Technology, Social Issues
	Yes No	Tools for Good: Design Meets Technology in Service Maria Giudice, Hot Studio, Inc Call for a 21st Century focus: helping people and saving the planet. Our panel will dive deep into ... READ MORE Call for a 21st Century focus: helping people and saving the planet. Our panel will dive deep into skills, techniques and strategies from successful global initiatives in architecture, education, and community. Experience hands-on how the power of design and technology is the great differentiator guiding collaborations for positive change. Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Education, Non-Profits, Social Issues
	Yes No	How Does an Advertising Pro Adapt to New Communcation Techniques? Damon Webster, photoinduced.com With the advertising landscape changing at the speed of light, how do the pros adapt ? Or should onl... READ MORE With the advertising landscape changing at the speed of light, how do the pros adapt ? Or should only the 20 something tech savvy people be hired? Twitter away and tell us what's next? As long as we live in a society that makes products,get's it to market, and has to tell people about them. Advertising agency are in business, but are you? Advertising, Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Economic Concerns
	Yes No	Barter & Sponsor Your Way to Success: DO IT! Joyce Schwarz, JCOM New Company & Product launches for Emerging Media Discover how to Barter, Exchange, Sponsor, & Trade with brands like Kodak, Evian, Marriott to finan... READ MORE Discover how to Barter, Exchange, Sponsor, & Trade with brands like Kodak, Evian, Marriott to finance your projects. Food Inc, documentary.got Chipotle restaurants to sponsor free screenings and support their DVD. Joyce Schwarz can show how you too can tap the goldmine of underwriting and product placement. She has helped raise $200 million in sponsorship & funding for 50 films, 20 TV shows and 75 venture funded web & video start-ups! Advertising, Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Economic Concerns
	Yes No	Managing Multiple Entrepreneurial Hustles Ben Thypin, Rentility In this uncertain economy, with both start-up funding & steady employment tougher to find, many entr... READ MORE In this uncertain economy, with both start-up funding & steady employment tougher to find, many entrepreneurs find themselves juggling part time employment, “consulting” and their start up dreams all at the same time. Learn tips and tricks from two guys who have been performing this balancing act successfully, so far. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Economic Concerns, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
	Yes No	Freelance Isn't Free: The Twisted Economics of Writing Today Jeff Beckham, Austinist Nearly anyone can publish their work today for free and reach an audience somewhere online. But that... READ MORE Nearly anyone can publish their work today for free and reach an audience somewhere online. But that great opportunity has made life harder than ever for freelance writers, who must convince people to pay them to publish their work to an audience. Has creative writing become a commodity? Is journalism now a vocation, an avocation, or both? Career / Work Concerns, Content, Economic Concerns, Journalism 2.0, Writing / Technical Writing
	Yes No	Will We Pay for Content Online? Domenic Venuto, Razorfish As media organizations struggle to pay for original content with advertising dollars, they are evolv... READ MORE As media organizations struggle to pay for original content with advertising dollars, they are evolving their business models and turning to more creative ways to "extract" value from their audience. Will we, as consumers, open our wallets? If we do, what would do we expect in return? Advertising, Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Digital Distribution, Economic Concerns, User Experience
	Yes No	Social Media Gets (.com) Passionate Randi Zuckerberg, Facebook "It's a small world after all..." as social technologies like Facebook and Twitter knock down politi... READ MORE "It's a small world after all..." as social technologies like Facebook and Twitter knock down political, geographical and economical barriers, the world is becoming smaller - with inhabitants who are more knowledgeable, active and empathetic to those from other walks of life. Whether its for causes in Egypt, Columbia, Iran, or San Francisco, there's no denying the new found power of the formerly voiceless. Community / Online Community, Digital Divide, Economic Concerns, Social Issues, Social Networking
	Yes No	Distributed Micro-Patronage: The Future Of Getting Paid Josh Newman, Backfed Your audience is listening to you and talking about you. Your content has immense and tangible valu... READ MORE Your audience is listening to you and talking about you. Your content has immense and tangible value to both of you, how do you get paid? This panel will explore the concept of fans compensating content creators on their own terms. Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Community / Online Community, Economic Concerns, Music 2.0, Online Relationships
	Yes No	Emergent Cityscapes: Designing Future Spaces for Human Development Susan Isaacs, Paragon Design Group This session will explore what architectural, technological, and social ideas are emerging that can ... READ MORE This session will explore what architectural, technological, and social ideas are emerging that can lead to human-centric and evolutionary cities for the future, specifically covering rising trends and pathways in transformational city design. Design Thinking, Economic Concerns, Green / Environmental
	Yes No	The Semantic City John De Oliveira, Semantic Web Austin Imagine a metropolitan area with highly coordinated residents, where rich online and real world expe... READ MORE Imagine a metropolitan area with highly coordinated residents, where rich online and real world experiences amplified each other. Economic and social improvement would dramatically outpace other cities. This is the vision of Semantic Web Austin, one of the most active and well-supported Semantic Web organizations in the United States Content, Economic Concerns, Funding / VC, New Technology / Next Generation, Other / Out There

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