What a year! I have had some incredible professional and personal experiences in 2015 and I thought I would share a few of my favorites: At MasterCard, we launched several new API services for…
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Technology / Government / Data
No, not that kind of technology. This week, the legislative committee I chair in Stamford kicked off what I hope will be an ongoing conversation about the use of technology and data…
A Facilitator’s Journey: Startup Weekend Lancaster
That was quite the drive. But after hours of road time through the back hills of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I have arrived at the small city of Lancaster. As preparation to…
Stop What You’re Doing and Listen…
… to yourself. When was the last time you paused from your daily routine to do a little self-reflection? There has been a plethora of research done on the chemistry of creativity,…
Ignite Stamford V.2
2013 was a great year for Ignite Stamford. We had some fantastic speaking events, action nights, and great engagement of the community. Bike Stamford, a bike-friendly initiative, is a great example of…
My Birthday Wish
Today is my birthday. Fortunately for you, I am going to tell you exactly what I would like (being greedy, I am asking for three things): Request #1: Think about a social…
Charging for Community Development
This evening I had a meeting with my colleagues from Ignite Stamford, an organization we are slowly formalizing, evolving, and relaunching as a unique brand (coming soon). The question came up as…