I attended my first Barcamp this week. I didn’t quite know what to expect, particularly given the average reviews that the previous Montreal Barcamp got. As someone who really doesn’t not feel qualified or worthy enough to call myself a geek, I have been reflecting on why I enjoyed the event so much?
It has since struck me that Barcamp isn’t so much about technology as about comradeship. Some people who attend Barcamp want to feel that they have a purpose and talking to other people helps to validate that purpose. Others wants to share the pleasure and the pain of giving birth to something and see it grow. Some more want to give back to others that which they received when they were younger and braver (or rather more ignorant of the risks!).
Whatever the reason, the spirit of comradeship that was generated will certainly help to carry me and motivate me through the ups and down’s of my own start-up; at least until the next Barcamp !
by Josh Nursing
Hey John,
didn’t know you were going to be there – we should have chatted. Soon I hope.
Try to be there at BarCampMontreal2, it’s going to be much more varied – not just technology-oriented.
Best,
Josh
by Philippe K. Chrun
Hey John what’s up?
Good to hear BarCamp isn’t only for the geek-hearted (read: experienced web developer). Your eye-in-the-sky report does good to prepare me for my possible demo there later this month
haha. Anyway, here are some links to a structure you might be interested in emulating for your own inititiave: http://techstars.org , http://ycombinator.com , http://www.crv.com/AboutCRV/QuickStart.html . Later-
by John
There are many different fund structures possible. MSU is investigating them all so please keep us informed of any other structures you might come across. Thanks for your feedback and support guys.