Abercrombie visiting Maui Techies... - TechHui2024-03-29T02:13:23Zhttp://www.techhui.com/forum/topics/abercrombie-visiting-maui?groupUrl=mauitechies&commentId=1702911%3AComment%3A63941&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for pointing this out.…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-07-02:1702911:Comment:639412010-07-02T22:46:28.892ZDavid B. Fisherhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DavidBFisher
Thanks for pointing this out. I encourage Maui people to contribute to the broader discussion.<br />
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<cite>Daniel Leuck said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.techhui.com/forum/topics/abercrombie-visiting-maui?groupUrl=mauitechies&page=1&commentId=1702911%3AComment%3A63907&x=1#1702911Comment63448"><div><blockquote>Les: I just read his technology and small biz platforms. It would be nice to hear some specifics.</blockquote>
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Thanks for pointing this out. I encourage Maui people to contribute to the broader discussion.<br />
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<cite>Daniel Leuck said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.techhui.com/forum/topics/abercrombie-visiting-maui?groupUrl=mauitechies&page=1&commentId=1702911%3AComment%3A63907&x=1#1702911Comment63448"><div><blockquote>Les: I just read his technology and small biz platforms. It would be nice to hear some specifics.</blockquote>
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Their <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/faleafine">social media director</a> just <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profiles/blogs/neil-abercrombie-unveils">cross posted his tech plan to TechHui</a>. They are specifically soliciting feedback and comments are enabled.<br/>
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Neil was <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/NeilAbercrombie">an early member</a> of TechHui (first 500.)</div>
</blockquote> The July 12th date is not sol…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-07-02:1702911:Comment:639402010-07-02T22:44:55.424ZDavid B. Fisherhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DavidBFisher
The July 12th date is not solid. Still waiting for a firm date.
The July 12th date is not solid. Still waiting for a firm date. I'd be interested in hearing…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-07-02:1702911:Comment:639072010-07-02T09:58:26.890Zamber ngohttp://www.techhui.com/profile/amberngo
I'd be interested in hearing Abercrombie's perspective. Please keep me apprised of plans.
I'd be interested in hearing Abercrombie's perspective. Please keep me apprised of plans. I'll be on mainland next week…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-26:1702911:Comment:634872010-06-26T06:19:07.925ZJerry Isdalehttp://www.techhui.com/profile/JerryIsdale
I'll be on mainland next week but would be quite happy to tie in on ustream or webex. Hmmm- another plug for broadband in hawaii.
I'll be on mainland next week but would be quite happy to tie in on ustream or webex. Hmmm- another plug for broadband in hawaii. Les: I just read his technolo…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634482010-06-25T23:45:02.217ZDaniel Leuckhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/dleuck
<blockquote>Les: I just read his technology and small biz platforms. It would be nice to hear some specifics.</blockquote>
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Their <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/faleafine">social media director</a> just <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profiles/blogs/neil-abercrombie-unveils">cross posted his tech plan to TechHui</a>. They are specifically soliciting feedback and comments are enabled.<br />
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Neil was <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/NeilAbercrombie">an early member</a> of TechHui…
<blockquote>Les: I just read his technology and small biz platforms. It would be nice to hear some specifics.</blockquote>
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Their <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/faleafine">social media director</a> just <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profiles/blogs/neil-abercrombie-unveils">cross posted his tech plan to TechHui</a>. They are specifically soliciting feedback and comments are enabled.<br />
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Neil was <a href="http://www.techhui.com/profile/NeilAbercrombie">an early member</a> of TechHui (first 500.) I would. I'll put a post on t…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634412010-06-25T22:09:55.414ZLes Vogelhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/LesVogel
I would. I'll put a post on the main and ask folks to reply here.
I would. I'll put a post on the main and ask folks to reply here. I passed the July 13th reques…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634402010-06-25T22:07:33.529ZDavid B. Fisherhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DavidBFisher
I passed the July 13th request on to the Abercrombie campaign. That date would not work. They are asking if people would be willing to meet with him at the Abercrombie headquarters on Main Street, Wailuku at noon on July 6th. I thought that evening would be better and they are looking for evening dates, but I wanted to get feedback here for a noon meeting? We could also do a webex or ustream session at that time for people not able/willing to travel in to Wailuku at noon.
I passed the July 13th request on to the Abercrombie campaign. That date would not work. They are asking if people would be willing to meet with him at the Abercrombie headquarters on Main Street, Wailuku at noon on July 6th. I thought that evening would be better and they are looking for evening dates, but I wanted to get feedback here for a noon meeting? We could also do a webex or ustream session at that time for people not able/willing to travel in to Wailuku at noon. David:
People's Fund - I beli…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634382010-06-25T21:45:13.163ZLes Vogelhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/LesVogel
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People's Fund - I believe there are websites for non-local versions of this. There certainly are for loans.<br />
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Public involvement in Technology - One of the things I like about Maui Makers is that it's technology focused. In a sense so are the various Sustainability groups. (Though it's not what we often consider Technology) There are a lot of engineers I know in Silicon Valley who have monthly or weekly public-access shows. (Garrett & Reichart are rumored to be taping a pilot this…
David:<br />
People's Fund - I believe there are websites for non-local versions of this. There certainly are for loans.<br />
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Public involvement in Technology - One of the things I like about Maui Makers is that it's technology focused. In a sense so are the various Sustainability groups. (Though it's not what we often consider Technology) There are a lot of engineers I know in Silicon Valley who have monthly or weekly public-access shows. (Garrett & Reichart are rumored to be taping a pilot this week for a Cable Network)<br />
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MHEF Recommendations - Does Sol or Alan have an interest in something like this?<br />
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Education Platform - I'd like to see something a bit more radical, perhaps with input from the Gates foundation, but thats probably more than he'll be able to get done in his first term, so it's a step in the right direction. Here is the link for the Educ…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634312010-06-25T21:16:43.188ZDavid B. Fisherhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DavidBFisher
Here is the link for the Education Platform <a href="http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/education/" target="_blank">http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/education/</a>
Here is the link for the Education Platform <a href="http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/education/" target="_blank">http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/education/</a> Do check out Neil's education…tag:www.techhui.com,2010-06-25:1702911:Comment:634292010-06-25T21:14:23.301ZDavid B. Fisherhttp://www.techhui.com/profile/DavidBFisher
Do check out Neil's education platform. It will answer some of your questions.<br />
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Personally, in the context of promoting technology and innovation, some effort needs to be made to reach beyond the formal education system to engage regular citizens in understanding technology and venturing. This is one thing that is so impressive about the Silicon Valley. Lack of this knowledge and understanding in our policy makers, legislators, and the executive branch, and even in the Hawaii small and larger…
Do check out Neil's education platform. It will answer some of your questions.<br />
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Personally, in the context of promoting technology and innovation, some effort needs to be made to reach beyond the formal education system to engage regular citizens in understanding technology and venturing. This is one thing that is so impressive about the Silicon Valley. Lack of this knowledge and understanding in our policy makers, legislators, and the executive branch, and even in the Hawaii small and larger business community (e.g. the membership of the HI Business Roundtable, the bank and university economists) is what derailed Act 221 and will hold us back going forward. One idea that was articulated by Jay Fidell last year was to create a People's Fund - see <a href="http://thinktech.honadvblogs.com/2009/11/29/sunday-column-how-the-public-can-invest-in-our-future/" target="_blank">http://thinktech.honadvblogs.com/2009/11/29/sunday-column-how-the-public-can-invest-in-our-future/</a> This would engage regular people in both understanding technology and venturing.<br />
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As an aside, there was a really interesting conference on Maui circa 1996 on Maui's HIgher Education Future. The TOC and summary from the proceedings is at <a href="http://mauienterpriseforum.net/mhef.pdf" target="_blank">http://mauienterpriseforum.net/mhef.pdf</a>. Linda Lingle was Mayor at the time, and basically she did not pursue the recommendations since they were too threatening to the UH system.