Making a JS Meetup Blow Minds
Allen Pike, Steam Clock Software
Monday, May 2, 2011
Me
• JavaScript @ Apple and Steam Clock
• Founded VanJS in 2009
• One of the largest in the world
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Getting Started
• Find a vacuum
• Ask who’s intererested
• Meetup.com could be worse
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Two Speakers
• Strikes a balance
• Hedges your bets
• The “other” talk
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Format
• <= 45 minutes each
• Maximum learning time
• Less work for you and attendees
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Beer
• Reserve space
• Walking distance
• Meet people
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When
• Monday-Thursday
• Fun people are often busy Friday
• Beerspace is much easier to find
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Speakers
• You + Friends
• Attendees
• Conference goers
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Topics
• Push boundaries, blow minds
• Dig deep, avoid surveys
• Create a filter
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Partners
• Hiring JS engineers
• Making money with JS
• Fuel for every aspect
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Space
• Coworking spaces and accelerators
• Partner companies
• Take photos
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Reward
• A custom group
• Upgrade your knowledge
• Beer
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Thanks
@apike
www.vanjs.com
www.steamclocksw.com
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