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The Madtown Crew

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This is a group for all you Brazen'ites out there who call Madison your home. Let's kick it sometime over a beer and a brat.

Network Leader: Ryan Paugh
 
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?

38 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Boulder, CO, Mentors & Mentees and Denver Careerists3 more

Shelly Pleasant: Edward.. that is too funny! Im soo going to use that!
38 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.
37 weeks ago
 
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.

57 weeks ago from Madison MAGNET, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and The Madtown Crew1 more

 
Ryan Koechel Anyone in Madison a developer interested in AR or have experience in it?, I have a project I need to fast track and I could use some help.

60 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

Scott Ruttencutter: Ryan, get in touch and my studio could possibly give you a hand.
58 weeks ago
 
Ryan Koechel Anyone in Madison a developer interested in AR or have experience in it?, I have a project I need to fast track and I could use some help.

60 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

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

68 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, Brazen Book Lovers - Madison and The Madtown Crew2 more

 
hortonsmith1 If you are looking for the powerful financial deal that cover up your unwanted financial troubles, here is instant payday loans for you. In order to grab the affordable financial deal that let you manage your cash crisis, this is the suitable financial approach. http://www.instantapprovalpaydayloans.org.uk

70 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

 
Ryan Paugh Madison, WI is still frozen from our weekend blizzard. Lots of businesses are keeping their offices closed so employees don't have to drive on icy roads. The coffee shop I work at is packed with unfamiliar faces. How does your company deal with bad weather? Do they have a snow policy?

75 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Somewhere in Middle America, Work/Life Blur and Location Independent2 more

Raquel Elle Bell: It's been really warm here. I have been wearing my favorite flip flops and skirts... Sorry just had to rub it in :) However when it's a 120 ...MoreIt's been really warm here. I have been wearing my favorite flip flops and skirts... Sorry just had to rub it in :) However when it's a 120 degrees here I'll be singing another tune.
75 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: Way to rub it in :)

So when it's uber hot down in AZ do you ever get to work from home instead of in your office? Do businesses shut down when ...More
Way to rub it in :)

So when it's uber hot down in AZ do you ever get to work from home instead of in your office? Do businesses shut down when it's that hot?

75 weeks ago
 
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.

81 weeks ago from Wisconsin Badgers, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew and Milwaukee3 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

86 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Wisconsin Badgers, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee3 more

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.
84 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: He was here on October 2. Sorry you missed it.
84 weeks ago
 
Alan Koskelin The Wisconsin stream-monitoring maps that I developed (http://bit.ly/ctYjtu) are live: http://bit.ly/dsGtqc . Where are all the outdoorsy / tree-hugging / green Brazenites talking?

85 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and The Madtown Crew

 
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 ...

87 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, The Madtown Crew and Wisconsin Badgers2 more

Sean Dunphy: In addition to the Teddywedger, the Scrambler at Mickey's Dairy Bar is top notch. Let's talk next week.
87 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.
86 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/

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

 
Sara Alvarado Karly just posted info about the REAP Food for Thought Festival and I wanted to throw out there that the Willy St Fair is that weekend too. I posted about it here... http://thealvaradogroup.com/2010/09/16/willy-street-fair-september-25-26... It is always a really fun event and starts Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday so you could hit the Food for Thought Festival and then swing by the Willy Street Fair. We'll have a booth in front of Plan B.

87 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

 
Karly Hey Madtown Crew! REAP Food Group’s 12th annual Food for Thought Festival is 8am–1:30pm on Saturday, Sept 25. Celebrate opportunities to eat more pleasurably, healthfully, and sustainably. Highlights include keynote speaker Ann Cooper (“renegade lunch lady”), exhibits from 50-plus groups and businesses, kids' activities, cooking demos, and lots of delicious local food. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. off the Capitol http://reapfoodgroup.org/Programs-Events/food-for-thought-festival.html

87 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

 
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?

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

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.
88 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
88 weeks ago
 
Nathan Lustig Read Write Web is doing a series called "Never Mind the Valley" which profiles cities around the world that are doing big things with tech and entrepreneurship. They profiled Madison last week. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/2DwEm

88 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Wisconsin Badgers1 more

 
TOP IDEA: Ryan Paugh I was really excited to be featured in the most-recent edition of the Isthmus (http://bit.ly/bNaaWk) talking about job hunt strategies that UW grads are utilizing. I talk a little bit about Brazen, but mostly about the future of the job search. Despite the down economy I'm optimistic. I see recent grads taking bigger risks and putting themselves out there in ways they wouldn't have done 5 years ago. They're being more proactive than ever. What do you see recent grads doing differently?

98 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Wisconsin Badgers, The Madtown Crew and Brazen Undergrads2 more

Marg Strein: Reply to Barbara,

Career choices are extremely important whether you are 20 or 55. Our country was built on industry (farming, coal, steel, ...More
Reply to Barbara,

Career choices are extremely important whether you are 20 or 55. Our country was built on industry (farming, coal, steel, manufacturing). It does not resolve the other half or 3/4 of the economy where we are employed (teachers/health/social services/marketing). We are not all suited to start a business, we have to find that 'nitch' that suits our well being, experiences, and education.

93 weeks ago
Lindsay Browning: Marg I am based in Dublin, Ireland.
91 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/).

89 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Wisconsin Badgers, The Madtown Crew, Madison Foodies and Madison MAGNET3 more

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

89 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee2 more

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 ...More
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 with no doors on my Jeep and short sleeves. I was freezing!

89 weeks ago
Laura Benson-Hadley: Oh, I just figured winter had started already ;o)
89 weeks ago
 
Nathan Lustig Hey Everyone, The Forward Tech Conference (http://ftc2010.eventbrite.com/) is this friday at the Memorial Union from 9am-430pm. It's a great chance to learn from and network with some of the most successful entrepreneurs. There's also a networking/celebrating event after at 530 above the terrace with beer and appetizers. I have 5 50% off discount codes for Brazen members. Type in BRZN_DISC25 on the eventbrite page and get 50% off. I'm one of the organizers, so please ask me any questions.

91 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), The Madtown Crew and Wisconsin Badgers1 more

 
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

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

 
Shaun Wilson Madtown, Anyone know of a skilled independent iPhone app developer in Madison? My company needs an app developed for the work we do with our clients. Any leads appreciated. Thanks.

93 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

Shaun Wilson: Sure. Could you have someone contact me?
93 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig: sure, message me your contact info and I'll send em your way.
93 weeks ago
 
Nathan Lustig Hey Madtown, I'd like to introduce Forward Technology Conference, August 27th at the Memorial Union. It is the summer's best opportunity to spend a day networking with some of the area's top entrepreneurs and hearing from experts on a wide range of topics relevant to your technology business. Whether you're thinking about launching a startup business or you're an experienced entrepreneur, you'll find this conference relevant and insightful. Check it out here http://bit.ly/bjndqJ

94 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

David Kassa: Sounds pretty awesome - just a suggestion to redirect MoreSounds pretty awesome - just a suggestion to redirect http://www.ftf2010.com/ to either a splash or back to the event sign-up.

I'm personally not sure of my schedule yet, but am very interested in hearing more.

94 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig: David - thanks for the suggestion, we just redirected it yesterday. look for a stand alone site in the next few days.
93 weeks ago
 
Bryan Bliss Madisonians come together to share diverse ideas and strategies. all are welcome. our topic is custom facebook fan pages, developing content and increasing engagement. there will be food, beer, live music after the brainstorming by Madisons own Baghdad Scuba review. the facebook event invite is http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136095773095666 see the you tube video invite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iijEgFylac0 or head over to the website http://socialmediamadison.com/members

94 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew

Ryan Paugh: I'm disappointed that I have something going on that night. I've been working on improving our Facebook page for Brazen and would have loved to ...MoreI'm disappointed that I have something going on that night. I've been working on improving our Facebook page for Brazen and would have loved to join in on the brainstorming.
94 weeks ago
Bryan Bliss: Ryan, I'll have video up of some of the tips within the members area of MoreRyan, I'll have video up of some of the tips within the members area of http://socialmediamadison.com/members and much of our knowledge base strength is going to come in downloadable resources, tutorials, blueprints and forum discussions.
whats great about our social media platforms is how it allows us to collaborate on our own time when we cant make the shoulder to shoulder live meetings. you probably have much more to share and educate the rest of us than you know, im looking forward to hearing some of your insights too.


94 weeks ago
 

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