GOS; Sunday, July 22nd at Monkey Town
It's been awhile, and I'm stoked about this next GOS, especially the Multimedia & Interactive aspect of this installment; we're going to really utilize Monkey Town's AV offering. This time around, 5 inspiring individuals each hold court for 15 minutes with a 5 minute Q&A as they GeekOut over the following...
Geo-Aware Mobile Web Applications
By Allan Benamer
Authors: www.nonprofittechblog.org, Founder: www.socialmarkets.org
Allan brings with him from the Left Coast many new URLs that he'll demo for our enjoyment. He will show us the beauty of Geo-Aware applications, what's coming down the pipe in mobile computing, puzzle us with why one of these apps is valued at over ten million dollars, and will discuss his startup -- Beeble.
From Bombs to Twinkies: The fascinating history of the modern food industry in 15 minutes or less
By Michelle Zassenhaus
Authors: www.themindfuleater.com, Wellness Consultant: www.zhauswellness.com
We're just now starting to awake, as a culture, from the 50-year whirlwind that resulted in the industrial food industry - in which most of our food is produced today. But what were the dizzying chain of events that created a thriving market for less-than-a-dollar food products such as twinkies? If the "Omnivore's Dilemma" is on your reading list but it just isn't happening for you, attend this entertaining 15-minute rundown instead.
Product Spotlight: MLB.TV 's Mosiac
By Roger Williams
Pan 'n scan, encapsulation, composite streaming, new levels of video quality, and click 'n drag are just some of the concepts that make the second release of MLB.TV's Mosaic one of the most compelling media experience online. During this interactive session, we'll see how Mosaic is changing the ways in which fans of any sport consume rich content going forward.
Creative Commons Licensing as Viral Marketing
By Chad Allen
Creator: http://nyc2123.com, Is: www.chadallen.net
When Chad and his brother decided to write a graphic novel, they knew it would be a blast, but they also wanted people to read it. So they wrote a sci-fi comic for the PSP and tapped into a ready audience of geeks looking for original content. By giving away the comic under a Creative Commons (CC) License, they allowed fans to create a wave of translations, remixes and mash-ups. There's no movie deal yet, but the viral effect of the CC license allowed two guys in a garage to find over a million readers and a Hollywood agent. If this sounds boring don't worry: the presentation also includes illustrations of cyborg ninjas fighting and stuff.
Get there!
Monkey Town
58 N. 3rd St (btw Whyte & Kent) Brooklyn, NY, 11211
718.384.1369
(7:30pm) Free | $10 Minimum
GOS Monkey Town Page
The GeekOut Summit is hosted by Silvio Galea