Monthly Archives: May 2009

CloudMade Making Mapping Free (as in Libre)

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Derek Neighbors

So several months back I was approached by someone at CloudMade about using Gangplank for an OpenSreetMap party.  I agreed, because that is what we do.  I happened to stop by the party and talk to some people about what [...]

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$50 Billion Available to Mobile Innovators (iPhone Bailout Plan?)

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Derek Neighbors

At our tech accelerator Gangplank we get pitched an idea at least once a week that attempts to solve one of two problems.

Local businesses have few effective options to advertise because direct mail, radio and newspapers are losing traction.
Existing marketers/advertisers [...]

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I Love Legacy Code Too.. Confessions of a Ruby on Rails Developer

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Derek Neighbors

DHH. I hate you. Wait I love you. Er I love to hate you? I don’t know which one it is. I guess it depends on the day or the topic. Lately I find [...]

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Phoenix Startups, Which City Wants To Be Mob Friendly?

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Derek Neighbors

Metro Phoenix municipalities let me start by saying, “you don’t get it”.  You have spent billions on things like light rail and revitalizing your down towns.  You do this to look attractive to large businesses.  You think if you can [...]

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