Comments on: You say you want a revolution

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:25:15 +0000

I love it.

And I'm with Bryce: A stable DemoCamp allows for the opportunity to try other things. more energy to spend creating intimate, focused collaborative events like the ValueVsCost discussion.

Hurray!!

(Oh, and Carsten is right on about the beer

By: Rob Hyndman

Rob Hyndman — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:23:11 +0000

David,

You rock.

Fantastic. Congrats.

Allen has been great with us at mesh. A consummate pro and a great host.

Well done.

By: Leila Boujnane

Leila Boujnane — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:25:44 +0000

Mon dieu David, that's fantastic. MaRS = innovation hot bed! I say perfect. Let's now focus on next steps. Brilliant.

By: Ken Schafer - One Degree

Ken Schafer - One Degree — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:19:39 +0000

MaRS was indeed perfect for DemoCamp. Finding space for this type of event as it grows out is generally the thing that kills it & particularly as many venues want organizers to have liability insurance.

This is a far bigger deal than I think most people think so you absolutely should take it.

Of course the problem with 'unorganizations' is that there is no 'you' to say yes to something.

By: Ryan Feeley

Ryan Feeley — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:59:31 +0000

It's huge enough, in an inspiring way. It's on the TTC. The screen is IMAX certifiable. And MaRS is about fostering innovation. I see MaRS as a godsend and that's not just because I live right around the corner.

By: Varun Mathur

Varun Mathur — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:48:42 +0000

MaRS seems like just the perfect place to be.

By: Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:10:53 +0000

I am all for finding a permanent home for DemoCamp because the event is growing and we should ensure that it does not self-destruct because of facility constraints. I feel DemoCamp is so important because it has become the 'watering hole' event where our entire community gathers, a diverse community that we have all built together.

It is the diversity that I value so I would like to see us continue to come up with new events, ways to expand and challenge the notion of what a web development and software community is.

A stable DemoCamp allows for the opportunity to try other things, which is very exciting.

I will still bring the buzzing timer out as long as we need it.

By: Mike McDerment

Mike McDerment — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:12:57 +0000

David, I know you have done a lot of work finding space for DemoCamp.if it makes your life easier for this show to have a home, I for one am all for it. And really, what's not to like about this offer?

I'd like to compliment Ilse Treurnicht, Allen Gelberg , Veronica Litinski, and Peter Evans and everyone else at MarsDD for hitting the nail on the head. To my mind this is a great way to support innovation here in Toronto & building community is priceless. I'm really pleased they recognized the opportunity, and John, you are right. The folks at Mars are a wonderful resource for entrepreneurs and innovators. If you have a chance and you are trying to build something, get in and pay them a visit.

By: loyalj

loyalj — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:07:59 +0000

Great idea! I found the MaRS building to be very comfortable and inviting during the last democamp. The environment there really gets you in the mood to innovate.

By: Brent Ashley

Brent Ashley — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:33:26 +0000

Fantastic news, David. I think that TorCamp's example will help to springboard Toronto (and MaRS) as a premier tech and entrepreneur conference destination, which will in turn attract more of the grassroots to TorCamp. Great momentum for everyone involved.