What do you hope to get out of this organization?
The site is up and people are starting to join : ) I want to give a shout out to Tara Lamberson and the rest of the Doterati team for making this happen.
There is clearly a need for a community in Central Florida that includes the various types of companies and people that drive our local digital economy. Now that we are here, what does everyone hope for?
There is clearly a need for a community in Central Florida that includes the various types of companies and people that drive our local digital economy. Now that we are here, what does everyone hope for?
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Permalink Reply by Ted Murphy on -
I want CF to be looked at as one of THE places to be if you are in the interactive space. I want to be the Silicon Valley of the south, a hot bed for innovation and creativity. We should be home of the companies transforming the Internet.
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Permalink Reply by Gerard Massey on -
I gotta say this pretty much where I stand on Doterati too! Good post Mark.
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Permalink Reply by Renee Seltzer on -
I'm hoping to build a community of seasoned professionals so that we can learn from each other. Plus, we have such an opportunity to network in Orlando!
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Permalink Reply by Pete Scott on -
Besides the networking, I want to be able to spotlight the great talent that is coming out of this area and demonstrate that Central Florida is a hotbed for interactive.
I would also like to create a unique organization that can grow beyond Central Florida, building a platform that is recognized for developing great thought, talent, and technology.
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Permalink Reply by Ted Murphy on
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I agree.
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I hope some creatives start uploading portfolio pieces. I think I am going to upload some of my favorite photos to get things started.
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Permalink Reply by Anita Larsen on -
Just like everyone else, I'm definitely looking for networking, not only to make business contacts but also to swap stories with like minded individuals.
I'm also looking forwarding to the education; educating myself of course but also being able to share our experience with students and/or recent graduates that are trying to figure out what they want to do.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Deaton on -
I am personally hoping for a ruthless society of super intelligent geeks bent on world domination. I would, however, be very happy with meeting for coffee and telling each other how cool we are.
Seriously though, people are starting to wake up and realize that Florida is a very good place for industries that have, up until now, been associated with California. I see more California plates everyday and there is a reason the 'Govenator' has commercials out asking people to relocate to his state.
An organization like this one, done correctly, can be the framework for the explosion of high tech talent and industry that I believe is just around the corner. I am anxious to see what kind of leadership doterati could provide for that future.
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Permalink Reply by Tara Lamberson on -
Great ideas Brian - I think I want to change my title to 'geek bent on world domination' - lol!
I couldn't agree with you more on the opportunity to expose the greatness that is going on in Florida and I believe this organization has the potential to support that cause along with our other goals.
Thanks for participating in the discussion.
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Permalink Reply by John Holowaty on -
Although located in Michigan, I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work digital teams in both the CF/Orlando (Izea) and in the Ft. Lauderdale market (CBS Digital/Sportsline.com). Both markets seem to have attracted a unique brand of highly qualified people with many similarities (talent, education, enthiusiasm for the space, desire for a quality of life that would likely be out of reach for them in the silicon valley) with the difference being in the type of lifestyle they seem to be attracted to (beach or business/culture).
I hear more about the Central Florida interactive community these days than I do the Reseach Triangle area. It's looking like the place to be now and in the near future. This group will help the community that we're all a part of to grow, flourish and attract the talent necessary to support momentum. The individual wins, the individual organizations win, the area economy wins and the families the rely on it win.
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Permalink Reply by Dan Kinchen on
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John, you have almost convinced yourself to move to Central Florida. What don't you just pick up and move! I will meet you at the airport!
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Permalink Reply by Robert Dempsey on -
I am with everyone on brining more attention to the tech scene here in Central Florida. I am also hoping to network and meet more business people here in Orlando and the surrounding area. As a tech person myself I get rare chances to get out from behind my Mac and mingle with other business folks. I am looking forward to doing it more.
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Permalink Reply by Alex Rudloff on -
We have a number of communities of people that are all disconnected for whatever reason. Unfortunately, I think a lot of the reasons are that we have cliques and egos and everything else that leads to efforts being cannibalized by the unnecessary duplication of efforts, or the lack of support for things because so-and-so is involved, or whatever other reason people want to construct.
We have three of the top 10 largest universities in the country within striking distance and a low cost of living. We have a ton of available angel money and an eager local government. We have affordable bandwidth and office space. We have a strong creative community in part from our proximity to Universal and Disney.
What I'd love to see out of Doterati is something that answers what I think our biggest need is -- An organization that can bring together all the various "sub-communities" in our area. We need something thats bigger than any particular person/name/group that can survive on its own over the long run. No motives or agendas other than supporting/expanding the local technology community at large (whether its the barcamp/opensource crowd, the florida creatives group, or any of the fantastic user groups we have in the area)
Doterati has the possibility of being an association that works with groups like the EDC where appropriate to help market the community, something that helps integrate new comers into the scene and act as a resource for people looking to relocate here, something to help encourage the startup mentality locally and let all the student talent in our 100 mile radius know that its okay not to want to grow up and work for Lockheed if thats not what they want to do (or if they do, here are some talented folks that can maybe help get you there!). The organization should be something that exists across Central Florida and integrates the ever expanding Orlando/Orlampa metro area.
My own personal reasoning for encouraging the growth of our community -- I'm a startup guy. I was born and raised here, and after a brief stint elsewhere, I'd like to stay here for good.The easier it is for other startups to work and live in Central Florida, the easier it is for all of us to succeed. I'm sick of people telling us we should relocate to SF. SF is overpriced, overcrowded and cold. ;)
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