Since 2007
We are it in the d
Metro Detroit’s Largest and Longest-Running Information Technology Networking Group and Podcast
9000+
Members on LinkedIn
From students to C-Level Executives, our network is rooted in Metro Detroit.
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Networking Events Held
Monthly events since 2007 including our casual events and our Pink Slip Parties
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Weekly Podcasts
Since 2013 we have interviewed everyone from local CISOs to Flash Gordon
Monthly Networking EventS
We meet on the Third Thursday of every month at various venues in Metro Detroit at 5PM. Events are open to anyone in and around the Information Technology field.
4.6/5.0 Rating based on 593 Ratings!
“Had a great time! Will definitely be back for future events and intend to bring friends. Great job coordinating team!”
—Alex
What you can expect:
✓ No cover charge
✓ No speakers
✓ No agenda
✓ No pushy sales people
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Great show for us IT geeks!
Great podcast love the mix of tech and local interest [and] entertainment topics.
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The IT in the D Team
Bob Waltenspiel
Founder & Host
Bob Waltenspiel is the original founders and resident “Sales Guy” of the group, working for such tech giants as Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Cisco Systems, and most recently, Slalom Consulting.
Bob has over 500 podcast episodes to his credit and won the Audible Feast Top 50 Podcasts of 2017 award.
Randy Walker
Co-Host & Producer
Randy Walker is a geek-of-all-trades who currently works as an elearning developer. He’s developed training and written documentation for a automotive engineers, network engineers, and insurance nurses.
In his spare time, provides technical assistance to Daily Detroit.
Nuri Gocay
Hall of Fame
Nuri Gocay is a former cohost of IT in the D and is Chief Solutions Officer of a customer experience company.
Jeff Mackey
Hall of Fame
Jeff Mackey was a co-founder of IT in the D and owns a website design and digital marketing company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When/where are your events?
IT in the D meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5PM. The location will vary, but will be posted on our Meetup page.
Where do I listen to your podcast?
You can listen to the IT in the D podcast right here on our website or in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to other podcasts.
I don’t work in IT—can I attend your events?
We don’t mind, unless your only intent is to sell something. We absolutely will not admit anyone pushing an MLM product.
Can I sponsor an event or your podcast?
We have allowed sponsors in the past, but we will never sell our member names and contact info. Contact us if you want to know more.
What can I expect going to your events?
There will be 30-50 attendees ranging from students to CIOs. The core focus is relationship building and content sharing in an around the IT industry. There will never be a cover or a speaker at the event.
Can I be ‘That guy’?
No.