Media in the New Millennium

The front page of the Boulder Daily Camera today proclaimed “CU-Boulder takes steps to close journalism school.” As I pondered the fate of my profession, I, a former newspaper reporter, posted the story to my Twitter feed and my Facebook page. The fact that I chose to share the information online rather than blasting off a letter to the editor should tell me enough about the future of media to not make me upset about the issue.

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posted by Doyle
One of the great aspects of social media is the ability for far more people than ever before to get involved in communications, but this represents a fundamental change for newspapers. Instead of printing a few letters to the editor each day, representing a tiny fraction of the readership, nearly every online story [...]

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posted by Doyle
Here’s a good piece on Read/Write Web that profiles some great Boulder personalities and companies. Great shout-out to Natty and Nate at Everlater and Micah Baldwin at Graphic.ly, among others.
Working in Boulder is an outstanding opportunity, as noted in this article, to be a part of a dynamic and growing community. The support [...]

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If you’re looking for something amazing to do on Oct. 2, look no further than boco on Oct. 2. Boco is “A Mountain Conference. About the Best in Food, Technology and Music. With the Charm of Boulder.” The cost for the all-day conference and dinner is $99, and the speaker list is incredible. Emily Olson [...]

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Posted by Elaine Ellis
Have you submitted to speak at Ignite Boulder yet? Ignite Boulder will be on Sept. 16, and you can buy your tickets for $10 here. You can submit your topic here. There is something to be said for having to get up and speak in front of 700 people and put on [...]

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Yesterday was TechStars Investor Day for Boulder. I was reflecting on my first TechStars Investor Day the other day with Chris Vincent of Rocky Radar. For Chris, he and his partner sat in the balcony last year determining if Rocky Radar was a feasible concept. Obviously it was. For me, going to TechStars Investor Day [...]

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Posted by Elaine Ellis

Fun fact. The Colorado tech scene we so lovingly adore is called “Information and Communication Technologies.” Really roles off the tongue, doesn’t it? But there’s hope! We’re coming up with a new name, and need the community to come in and vote on a new name. I agree with Brad Feld that [...]

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TechStars is doing a weekly video series on what it’s like to be a founder of the company. Check out this episode, “Baby Steps.”
Posted by Elaine Ellis

The Founders | TechStars Boulder | Episode 7 “Baby Steps” from Andrew on Vimeo.
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Posted by Elaine Ellis

Today was Bike to Work Day, a popular day to encourage everyone to get out and ride their bikes. Breakfast stations lined up all over the Front Range for everyone who stopped by on a bike. Free food and helping our environment is always a good thing. Two other people are doing [...]

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posted by Melissa
If you were to have asked me years ago what comes to mind when you say “Boulder,” I would’ve said “hairy armpits, sweatshirts, married middle aged men riding bikes — with their kids attached in strollers, and friendly people.” Ask me the same question today (now that I work in Boulder) and I would [...]

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