Month: July 2015

  • Is The IT Market Great Or Terrible Right Now? Or Is It Both?

    Is The IT Market Great Or Terrible Right Now? Or Is It Both?

    “It was the best of times…it was the worst of times…” So, you have two articles out there in the wild today…and then some perspective from people out there running the gauntlet. On Detnews.com, you have an article about how firms are looking outside of the state to fill jobs here now.  Also today, you…

  • Episode 101: Startup Weekend Detroit, LawnGuru, Hacks Around the Web and More

    Episode 101: Startup Weekend Detroit, LawnGuru, Hacks Around the Web and More

    Despite the fact that we were completely exhausted from the activities starting Thursday and running through the weekend, our broadcast of Episode 101 of our live weekly podcast with Startup Weekend Detroit and Lawn Guru came together nicely with some great conversations, some information about our upcoming events, what our guests have going on in…

  • Don’t Be That Company: There’s No IT Talent In Metro Detroit

    Don’t Be That Company: There’s No IT Talent In Metro Detroit

    “If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank “Y’all gonna make me lose my mind…up in HERE, up in here” – DMX Two articles came out recently, and they pushed me over the edge. It’s time for a good old-fashioned Don’t Be That Guy…

  • Episode 101 Tonight: Startup Weekend, 800LawnGuru, Events, Pink Slip Party Announcement and More for 7/20/2015

    Episode 101 Tonight: Startup Weekend, 800LawnGuru, Events, Pink Slip Party Announcement and More for 7/20/2015

    We’ve got episode 101 of our weekly live podcast tonight, and as usual we’ve got some fun guests doing cool stuff in the area.  Our next Pink Slip Party event has been booked, we’ve got an announcement about other upcoming events, there are some blog entries for you to read as well as the usual…

  • Live Broadcast: Converge 2015 Security Conference, 7/17/2015

    Live Broadcast: Converge 2015 Security Conference, 7/17/2015

    Wow.  Just…wow. Ever had a conversation with a guy who compromised bank security…in Beirut? How about someone who’s managed to compromise physical security all over the world…just because scanning and getting into servers is…too boringly easy? Know anything about a group that’s out there dedicated to teaching kids about computer security in a way they’ll…

  • Always Be Yourself

    Always Be Yourself

    So, we’ve told you once or twice that the most important thing you can do when it comes to networking is pretty easy: be yourself. If you’re a geek, be a geek. If you’re a sales guy, be a sales guy. There’s nothing worse than becoming a Fallen Angel, and so why not just own who…