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Raconteur. Intellectual. Showerman.

NEXT CROYDON TECH CITY MEETING – THURS MAY 30th 7.30PM MATTHEWS YARD

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A little note of thanks to my friend @MarkofRespect

I have only met Mark Jennings three times in person, but I already have five significant memories of him: The one where I met Mark for the first time at Likeminds The first memory was our initial meeting in June … Continue reading

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EVENT: #Croydon #TechCity – Thurs Nov 22nd 7.30pm at Matthews Yard

*Updated post* N.B.  Thurs November 22nd is a follow-up meeting from the first Croydon Tech City event held October 4th (see below to see what was discussed). On Thurs Nov 22nd: There will be a full presentation of the vision … Continue reading

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Matthews Yard – The site of #Croydon’s renaissance

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a MASSIVE advocate of Matthews Yard – a new cafe and workspace behind Surrey Street Market, established by Saif Bonar. The venue is fast becoming popular with the various denizens of Croydon … Continue reading

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StartUp Weekend – Launch a start-up in 54hrs

As I continue to see how I can make Croydon ‘The Second Tech City’ – I have been REALLY inspired by the work of StartUp Weekend. StartUp Weekends are 54hr events where developers, designers, marketeers, product managers and startup enthusiasts … Continue reading

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Tech start-ups offer better prospects than more failing retail

Reblogged from Inside Croydon: As property giants Hammerson and Westfield charge headlong into a £1billion battle for the rights to develop another temple to high street retailing, proud Purley resident JONNY ROSE puts forward an alternative vision for regeneration: the … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Dismay

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What would Croydon look like as a start-up/ Tech City?

I have a very strong passion to see Croydon realise its potential as a hub for technical entrepreneurs, developers and venture capitalists – the Silicon Roundabout of South London, if you will. I’m aware that it might be hard to … Continue reading

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Matthews Yard and The Case For Co-Working (in #Croydon)

Co-working is (according to the unimpeachable veracity of Wikipedia): a style of work that involves a shared working environment, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization.[1] Typically it is … Continue reading

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EVENT: Social media for churches – Matthews Yard, #Croydon – Monday Dec 3rd 7pm

Are you a Christian looking to understand the world of social media? Interested in internet evangelism but not sure where to start? Want to learn various ideas and techniques to share your passion for God online? COME TO DAVE ROBERTS’ … Continue reading

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