David Neff and Miriam Kagan hosted a conversational panel about the future of crowdfunding. Specifically, they were looking for a set of rules that nonprofits and others would use when looking for funding from outside sources. The crowdfunding Bill of Rights is an idea that Neff is very passionate about. After starting the talk with […]
For first timers sxsw can be overwhelming. Hundreds and hundreds of panels, thousands of people, and the opportunity to learn, network and be introduced to exciting new ideas from leaders in the tech community. Hugh Forrest SXSW interactive director outlined some of the keynotes this year and acknowledged the diverse options represented by having speakers […]
Jared Cohen, director of Google ideas, mentioned one story in particular from his experience visiting 35 countries, hoping to take the Internet to the rest of the world. He said in the major cities of Damascus, the government has set up check points where they confiscate and inspect cell phones. One day, his friend decided […]
David Neff is a seasoned veteran at SXSWi. When he takes the stage this year for his panel Ethics And Future of Crowdfunding for Communities it will be his seventh time as a speaker during SXSWi. Neff will bring his wealth of experience in startups and nonprofits to the stage on Friday, March 7 from […]
The day after Wendy Davis secured the Democratic nomination for Governor of Texas, she spoke to a packed house at SXSWEdu. Although Davis became an international political star this past summer when she filibustered anti-abortion legislation, she first took to the political spotlight during a different filibuster. In 2011, there were $5 billion worth of […]
Technology and music have always been hand in hand. Over the years SXSW has hosted two conferences one for Music and one for Interactive. The rise of the digital age has brought many intersections of technology and music. The challenge music faces are ever changing as new platforms emerge for artists to release their music. […]
SXSW Interactive is almost upon us, and before we kick off, I’d like to provide what I think will be some of the highlights and where you will likely find me during this 10-day media extravaganza. First, I’d like to recognize the hard work of the students on this blog. Jake, Melody, Jordon and Priscillia […]