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Heath Port I saw a stat the other day that many of the unemployed are made up of younger generations and those around retirement age. Then I saw this HBR blog post on the entitlement of Millenials and unemployment and wanted to get the Brazen crowds thoughts: http://tinyurl.com/3rek99h. What do you think? Unfair characterization? Spot on? Or somewhere in between?

23 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Boulder, CO, Mentors & Mentees and Denver Careerists 3 more

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Shelly Pleasant: Edward.. that is too funny! Im soo going to use that!
23 weeks ago

Todd Halverson: @Edward.... that is a great line from one of the masters. There are also reports out there that the highest unemployment rate is military ...More@Edward.... that is a great line from one of the masters. There are also reports out there that the highest unemployment rate is military personnel with tours in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
22 weeks ago

Heath Port Saw an interesting study on how mean people tend to get paid more and it got me thinking...http://tinyurl.com/3tyy24r

24 weeks ago from Denver Careerists, Boulder, CO, Blogging Ideas, Madison MAGNET and Rocky Mountain Networking 3 more

Scott Ruttencutter I'm with IQ Foundry here in Madison as we are beginning a search to grow our studio with some additional entrepreneurial and career-minded talent. We have opportunities for creative professionals, technical development professionals, and those with a knack for promotion, sales and new business. I am primarily looking for folks who truly want to build a long-term career somewhere, and establish themselves as a key player within our small team. You can contact me directly at scott@iqfoundry.com.

42 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and The Madtown Crew 1 more

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Mehul Kar Build Madison 24 hour Create-a-thon starts this Saturday. Anyone interested?

53 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, Brazen Book Lovers - Madison and The Madtown Crew 2 more

Ryan Paugh I felt the need for a impulse buy today so I bought a new snowboard for this winter. I've lived in Wisconsin for more than 3 years now, but I have never gone to any of the mountains. Which is your favorite? I hear that the best in close proximity to Madison is Devil's Head. I'd like to try out Tyrol Basin as well because it is closer to my side of town.

66 weeks ago from Wisconsin Badgers, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew and Milwaukee 3 more

Mehul Kar A tribute to Madison, WI. "Hold you Down" by rapper ProFound http://vimeo.com/15779638

66 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Milwaukee and Wisconsin Badgers 3 more

Ryan Paugh Chris Guillebeau is coming to town this weekend and I'm co-hosting an event for him on Saturday at The Cabana Room from 2-4PM. If you're downtown on Saturday, pop in for a drink and to meet Chris. Penelope Trunk will also be there hanging out with us. More info + RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=148085398561536

71 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee 3 more

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Martha Staples, MBA, MCPM: I was meant to be a cupcake contributor, but was he here a week early? Look forward to another opportunity. I've been following his blog for over ...MoreI was meant to be a cupcake contributor, but was he here a week early? Look forward to another opportunity. I've been following his blog for over a year now.
69 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: He was here on October 2. Sorry you missed it.
69 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Just chowed down on some Ian's Mac and Cheese pizza. It's my guilty pleasure when it comes to the amazingly unhealthy, yet delicious, food that Madison has to offer us. Gotta love it! What's your guilty pleasure in Madison? Another one of mine is The Weary Traveler's Bad Breath Burger. Share yours with me ...

73 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew and Wisconsin Badgers 2 more

Sean Dunphy: In addition to the Teddywedger, the Scrambler at Mickey's Dairy Bar is top notch. Let's talk next week.
72 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: I love Scramblers from Mickey's! Good call. Another good one that I just remembered is hot dogs from Mad Dogs. In fact, I think I have to go ...MoreI love Scramblers from Mickey's! Good call. Another good one that I just remembered is hot dogs from Mad Dogs. In fact, I think I have to go get one right now.
71 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Don't forget about the Brazen Meet Up in your city tonight! Discussing what makes your city great and how it can be improved. Madison starts at 6 pm @ the cabana room. Check out the meet up page to see where your city's event is http://www.meetup.com/brazen/

72 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET and Washington D.C.1 more

Ryan Paugh I'm an outcast during football season because of course I'm a Penn State guy, but a food blogger friend of mine asked me where he should go tailgate tomorrow for the Badger game. He's doing a cross-country tailgate tour and will be in town tomorrow. Thoughts on where he should spend his time?

73 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers, The Madtown Crew and Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites)3 more

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Ryan Paugh: Smut and Eggs was before my time here in Madison. They closed down years ago. It certainly sounds like it was an interesting place though. All ...MoreSmut and Eggs was before my time here in Madison. They closed down years ago. It certainly sounds like it was an interesting place though. All my UW friends talk about it.
73 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Thought you guys would like to see what my friend Taylor said about tailgating at UW this past weekend. Check it out >> MoreThought you guys would like to see what my friend Taylor said about tailgating at UW this past weekend. Check it out >> http://bit.ly/blzlzk
73 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Our 2nd Crowdsource Your Career meetup is set for Wednesday, September 22. I hope you all can make it. RSVP over here >> http://www.meetup.com/brazen/20686/ I left the venue blank for now because I want to know where you guys think the event should be. Is there any place out of the ordinary that we can go? Leave a comment below or on the event page (http://www.meetup.com/brazen/20686/).

74 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Wisconsin Badgers, The Madtown Crew, Madison Foodies and Madison MAGNET 3 more

Ryan Paugh Is it just me or is it way too cold today in Wisconsin to be September 3?

74 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee 2 more

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Ryan Paugh: Yes please Raquel! Send some of that heat up towards the Midwest region asap :)

Chloe isn't this crazy? Here I am driving to work this morning ...MoreYes please Raquel! Send some of that heat up towards the Midwest region asap :)

Chloe isn't this crazy? Here I am driving to work this morning with no doors on my Jeep and short sleeves. I was freezing!
74 weeks ago

Laura Benson-Hadley: Oh, I just figured winter had started already ;o)
74 weeks ago

Ryan Healy What do you guys like and dislike most about networking events or networking groups? Personally, I like engaging in intelligent conversation with people who are in my field or in a field that interests me. What I don't like is initially introducing myself without an intro from a friend or acquaintance. What else is a positive? Negative?

76 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Madison MAGNET, Entrepreneurs and Social Media Marketers 2 more

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William Bryan: I think whenever you meet someone for the first time is always a little awkward. The thing I love most about networking events is just knowing ...MoreI think whenever you meet someone for the first time is always a little awkward. The thing I love most about networking events is just knowing where people came from, what made them successful, and their passions. What I hate is the awkward walking away and the guy/girl that just talks about themselves all the time.
75 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: I am put off by lack of focus. Like, people who know each other hovering in groups not talking about anything related to the event--kind of like ...MoreI am put off by lack of focus. Like, people who know each other hovering in groups not talking about anything related to the event--kind of like a bad junior high dance. I get really into conversations about my interests, and it is discouraging when I go to an event and come out of it feeling like there was pressure to be more 'casual.'
75 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey Guys -- In case you haven't heard, we just officially launched our first-ever Meetup Everywhere event (http://bit.ly/d4AOro). Since Madison is the flagship of all things Brazen we want to make sure that our meetup rocks. I hope you'll all come join us next Wednesday, August 18, at Genna's and help us "crowdsource our careers." It should be a lot of fun. RSVP over here >> http://bit.ly/cyFdXV

78 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers, Madison Foodies and Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites)3 more

Ryan Healy Great article from Tech Crunch on Wisconsin Start-Ups. The author specifically talks about Madison based start-ups. We're definitely an up and coming hub for entrepreneurship, but do you guys think Madison will ever be able to compete with some of the other up and comers like Boulder, Austin and Chicago when it comes to tech start ups specifically? http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/24/wisconsin-land-of-beer-cheese-and-start...

80 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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David Kassa: As enticing to live as where? Have you visited? Everything but the weather is great and you cant argue with a < 20 minute commute.
79 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: The weather is great?!?!?! I'm spoiled as I've grown up on the beach in South FL and I've worked with numerous start ups aiding in hiring. ...MoreThe weather is great?!?!?! I'm spoiled as I've grown up on the beach in South FL and I've worked with numerous start ups aiding in hiring. People are far more likely to move to California, FL, and TX than anywhere else based on just the weather factor. Certainly, I can see young folks moving there for a few years, but...I definitely would not use the locale as a 'selling point'. Especially when the other big 'locales' for start ups (in my opinion) offer more in terms of not just weather, but culture and future connections. In NY, you have every museum, Broadway, free concerts with huge stars, etc. On the downside (personally), it's a bit busy for me...but FL and CA - perfect weather year round and on the beach...I believe that's enticing. What I DO think Madison, Boulder, and Austin do have a HUGE advantage is that they are "college towns", so there is a lot of entrepreneurial and ambitious talent.
79 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Anybody check out Graze yet for lunch or dinner? I highly recommend it. The food was great and easy to share w/ a small group. Think Wisconsin Tapas. The best part is that it was really cheap! The only downfall in my opinion is that they needed a bigger tap list. Especially if they're going to market themselves as a gastropub.

80 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison Foodies and Madison MAGNET 1 more

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Ryan Paugh: Good review from The Isthmus >> http://bit.ly/aGrQoM
80 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey everybody -- I just posted an event for all of our local Madtown friends. We're organizing a good old-fashioned Happy Hour next Tuesday, July 13 w/ Bizwerks & ERE.net at 6PM. It's going to held at Atomic Koi which is outside of downtown. I hope that you'll all be adventurous enough to trek out and join us! Click here to RSVP >> http://bit.ly/9ZDXMr

83 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Wisconsin Badgers, Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET and The Madtown Crew 3 more

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Ryan Paugh: @Laura -- At the very least we will have to meet up in Milwaukee next time we swing into town, which is pretty often :)

Keep trying! There are a ...More@Laura -- At the very least we will have to meet up in Milwaukee next time we swing into town, which is pretty often :)

Keep trying! There are a lot of SM folks in Milwaukee. Met a lot of them through the UnGeeked conference in early summer.
81 weeks ago

Laura Benson-Hadley: That would be awesome!!
81 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Just bought a season pass to Wisconsin State Parks. This is the first year that I've bought one for the entire year. I try to go to Devil's Lake a couple times per season, but I now I intend to diversify my outdoor excursions. Any recommendations for other State Parks that I should be visiting? I'm open to pretty much anything ...

87 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee 3 more

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Ryan Paugh: @Jenn -- I'm missing all of the awesome waterfalls back on NJ that I hike around during the summer months. I'm thinking that a road trip up to ...More@Jenn -- I'm missing all of the awesome waterfalls back on NJ that I hike around during the summer months. I'm thinking that a road trip up to Amnicon or Copper Falls is going to be in my future. I'll just take the top of the Jeep and prepare for a long drive :)
87 weeks ago

Jeremy Maritz: Ryan...we buy an annual every year and it always pays itself off ten-fold.

One thing we LOVE to participate in is all of the candlelight hikes in ...MoreRyan...we buy an annual every year and it always pays itself off ten-fold.

One thing we LOVE to participate in is all of the candlelight hikes in the Fall and Winter. They do them out at Kohler, Lapham, Blue Mounds and Kegonsa to name just a few. They illuminate the trails with candles and torches and you go for a dark, snowy hike with your family...most of them offer bonfires and Cocoa/Cider/Coffee/Marshmallows at the end.

Sure, scaling rock out at Devil's in the middle of summertime is always epic, but the real hidden jewels offered up with your park pass start to shine when it cools off around here.

Best thing to do is go to the WDNR website and check the Calendar to see what's going on.
82 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh This looks like a pretty awesome gig >> http://bit.ly/cym4LY PackerChronicle.com is looking for a Lead Blogger who will cover day-to-day news surrounding the Green Bay Packers. I thought that some of you Cheeseheads would be interested, or know someone who is interested. Spread the word! Thanks to Grant (fellow Brazen member) for posting this over on his RantSports.com blog!

83 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee, Madison MAGNET and The Madtown Crew 3 more

Ali: So cool. Thanks for the heads up!
83 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: No problemo! Feel free to pass this on to friends who might be interested in the position.
83 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July weekend! Loved mine - it's one of my favorite holidays! Who's working today? I have today off as a flex holiday, but will work enough so I can take it off another day. If you're working, are you at the office? Or are you just doing a bit from home?

83 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Human Resources, Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew and Work/Life Blur 3 more

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Jonathan Yankovich: I took the day as not much was going on, but I'm really looking forward to re-engaging this week. 4 days feels more like a sabbatical than a ...MoreI took the day as not much was going on, but I'm really looking forward to re-engaging this week. 4 days feels more like a sabbatical than a weekend! I am a freelance web developer and run the risk of forgetting that I have a job :) Currently opening up the week at Barriques in Fitchburg, looking at a grey sky and listening to old ladies eat scone.
83 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: Thanks for that picture, Jonathan. :) I'm looking forward to re-engaging fully today, but did quite a bit yesterday as well. Today is still ...MoreThanks for that picture, Jonathan. :) I'm looking forward to re-engaging fully today, but did quite a bit yesterday as well. Today is still "Monday" for me though, so it just feels like I was able to get ahead yesterday which is nice.
83 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh My parents are flying in from Jersey tomorrow night for a long weekend. We've done all of the typical tourist stuff like the Farmer's Market, Union Terrace, Monona Terrace, Olbrich Gardens, etc. So what do I do now? I want to show them something new. Any tips for me?

84 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers and Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites)3 more

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Ryan Paugh: @Jonathan -- I'd totally be down for a day ride like that! Maybe we can get a crew together before the end of the summer?

Also heard that ...More@Jonathan -- I'd totally be down for a day ride like that! Maybe we can get a crew together before the end of the summer?

Also heard that Lombardinos is the best Italian in Madison. Haven't been there yet though ...
83 weeks ago

Chris Paugh: I just want to say thank you to Ryan, his amazing girlfriend, and all of you on Brazen who suggested wonderful ideas for our long weekend in ...MoreI just want to say thank you to Ryan, his amazing girlfriend, and all of you on Brazen who suggested wonderful ideas for our long weekend in Madison. It was great from the beginning to end, and could not have been better!!!
83 weeks ago

Heidi Allstop If you're an entrepreneur in the Madison area... feel free to join us on the terrace this Thursday (7/1) from 4-6! Stop by for a pitcher and some good conversation :) If you can't find us: 320-760-1154

84 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, Madison, The Madtown Crew and Entrepreneurs 2 more

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Andrew Shell I've just posted the first video interview on my new site Tech in Madison. The goal of this site is to showcase the interesting tech related people, projects and companies in Madison, WI. I'd love any feedback on the video. Was it too long? Too short? Interesting? Any suggestions of people I should interview next would also be really appreciated. Thanks! http://www.techinmadison.com/greg-tracy/

84 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew, Entrepreneurs and Web Startups 2 more

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Rebecca Thorman: I had a hard time hearing your questions in the beginning. I think longer videos are okay if you give a larger summary of what's in the video so ...MoreI had a hard time hearing your questions in the beginning. I think longer videos are okay if you give a larger summary of what's in the video so that I can skim it and know if I'm interested to watch the whole thing. I would never go above 20 minutes though (that's the max for TED videos) unless it's edited really well. Also, I think if your market is Madison, then people will be okay watching longer videos because they've heard of or know the person so the affinity will encourage them to watch the whole thing. It was still too long for me though :)

Anyway, I thought your questions were good. I liked how you dug deeper with certain areas and were curious about the path. I felt like I was eaves-dropping on a coffee shop conversation which was cool.
84 weeks ago

Andrew Shell: Thanks for the feedback. I'm planning to have a transcript uploaded soon. I just wanted to get the video up.
84 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Great Groupon deal today >> http://bit.ly/cB7Mfi Have you ever been to Jade Monkey??? If not this is a great opportunity to check it out. I love that bar! Possibly a place for a Brazen meet up someday soon :)

85 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, Madison Foodies and The Madtown Crew 1 more

Beth Hennes Hey Madison, preview my Financial Peace University Monday 6/21 at 6 or Tuesday 6/22 at 6:30. Class starts 6/29 at 6:30. See http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/

85 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET and Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites)1 more