Category Archives: Community
Does Miami need a tech ambassador?
Something that has been on my mind lately has been that of whether or not the local tech community here in South Florida, and more specifically Miami, is in need of a spokesperson. Do we need a face for tech … Continue reading
Exploring the Medellin tech community
A few weeks back, I had the privilege of going down to Medellin, Colombia to meet with a number of people in the tech/hacker community down there. My overall impression was “wow, imagine what these ‘kids’ could do with more … Continue reading
Tech in South Florida update May 2012
I’ve been rather quiet lately on this blog, and there are several good reasons for it. One of the main reasons is that we at Refresh Miami have been working on some bigger projects to benefit the greater good of … Continue reading
Building blocks of community
Recently (the last few months), quite a bit of momentum has been building around the tech community down here in South Florida (mainly Miami). Different actors in the theater that is Miami have started to assume their roles and take … Continue reading
Can free markets fix coconut grove?
I had a long discussion with a dear longtime friend and longtime Coconut Grove resident the other night, asking whether or not the grove could be fixed. This friend has been living in the area since the 1970s, so he’s … Continue reading
On building a community
Five years ago, a movement of sorts was born in Miami. It was born out of a need, and a desire. A need for community, and a desire to feel accepted. When I moved back to Miami after college, what … Continue reading
Brian’s Job Seeker List
So I get a lot of requests for people looking to hire developers, and saying they can’t find any down here in South Florida. I figure let’s fix that. If you are looking for a new job, please fill out … Continue reading
SXSW 2011 – South Florida Speakers
So voting is upon us once again to pick our favorite panel ideas and wage the annual popularity contest for people to get some stage time at SXSW. That being said, I always like to support the South Florida community … Continue reading
