Ok so you may have noticed the change from “Networking” to “Networking and News”. The reason for the change was because I want to be able to gather more useful resources for startups beyond binging them together. To help out for the intervening time between events. The aim of TechLudd going forward will be to not only run great free events but also to make people aware of what else is going on that affects startups here. So please send us your Startup news. Have you hired? Ar you hiring? Have you just raised a round? Are you doing a Demo? Do you have an event that might be of benefit to Startups? Are you closing down? Has the law changed? Has tax changed? What’s your opinion? (We have an opinion section) Did you get a large contract? Did you exit? Just... Similar posts

By Jeffrey Peel - I received the following email from Anton Mannering from Digital Island… I’m attending.  Hope you can make it. Jeff: We’re heading up to Belfast for the next Digital Island Meetup and I thought you might like to come along if you’re available. Belfast has a buzz around it at the moment with the [...]... Similar posts

THE BATMOBILE ENJOYED A breathy run down newly-completed Irish motorway segments between Cashel and Cork tonight, landing next to the Schweizer glider at the Cork Airport Hotel for the TechLudd meet-up that Anton Mannering arranged there. Nialler9's latest podcast (episode 18) is just long enough to cover up the wind blast from motorway speeds between Tipperary and Cork. And FIR on my Nokia E90 filled the time on the way back to Cashel. A planning pop-up meant I spent less time in Cork's trendy airport deco hotel than I spent behind the wheel but that's part of the risk  you take when you juggle too many things in tight spots on calendars. Nonetheless, the short 45 minutes I spent with the group of 20 attending TechLudd in Cork made the evening worthwhile. I can see why Damien Mulley... Similar posts

Anton Mannering organised TechLudd Cork last night at the Cork International Airport Hotel. I demoed Tweet Tweet and answered questions about WordPress and some of the plugins I had running on my blog. Apart from showing off Tweet Tweet I took a few photos too. Pictured below are only some of the people there including (in no particular order): Walter, Bernard Goldbach, Anton, Aileen, Gavin Harkness, James Galvin (who should tweet more about Tweetrush!), Walter Wynne, John Peavoy, Pat Phelan, Ashley Halsall, Robin Blandford and some crazy guy who calls himself Damien. If you see yourself in one of the photos please leave a comment, and apologies for not getting your name on the night. Yes, the lighting in the toilets in the Cork International Airport Hotel... Similar posts

I just saw this post by Mike Butcher on Techcrunch UK and thought it was worth a mention. I feel sorry for these guys, they're trying to add value to their service and increase the user experience and all they get is grief for it. It just shows how the net is changing and it's users are becoming more demanding all the time. Because of the valuations being put on the facebooks and myspaces of this world people automatically assume all websites have the capabilities to deal with thousands of e-mails/requests a day, luckily at iFoods we haven't reached the thousands a day yet but we get our fair share. By the way, Mike Butcher of Techcrunch is in Dublin tonight for a Techludd/Techcrunch event in No.4 Dame Lane so if you're interested in stopping by register for it here... Similar posts

Had a great first Open Coffee in the Digital Depot, Mike Butcher from Techcrunch UK was over and did a quick video of some of the hub startup founders. PutPlace provided the cakes and pastries and despite the weather we had a pretty good turnout. Will definitely host again. Hope to see you all at CrunchLudd tonight in 4 Dame Lane.... Similar posts

  I run a little networking event called Techludd. For an event we’re doing in Dublin with TechCrunch I decided to try out a new registration method for our meetup with TechCrunch on the 26th of June. Normally we use a comment hack to allow people to say who they are and that they’re coming. While this was fine I like to think I’m open to using a new service to see how it fits. Enter Amiando, a company operating in the same space as Eventbrite in the US. Also in this space is Mobaganda which takes a VERY minimalistic approach.   There are of course plenty of services like this (see Pingg, Socializr, MyPunchbowl, etc.). Mobaganda got started as a conversation between Web developer Jason Stirman and Twitter founder Evan Williams. the... Similar posts

Hi there folks as I said before a pause is on the normal TechLudd routine. So we’re keeping it low-fi in May and having a together in the very stylish Morrison Hotel to coincide with the Microsoft Mix Essentials event. Details below… What: TechLudd events are completely free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, and open to anyone who wants to attend. There may even be cash behind the bar on the night! Come along and meet new people, and make new contacts. When & Where: From 7PM at The Morrison Hotel • Ormond Quay • Dublin 1 • 01 887 2400 We’ll be in the bar to the left of the entrance from the Quay. RSVP: This event is absolutely free as always, but please register to let us know you are coming so we can ensure we know who you are. Thanks, and we’ll... Similar posts

Hey there folks just a quick reminder that the Irish Microsoft Technology Conference is on next week. The guys at Irishdev have surpassed themselves again and the lineup for those of you working with Microsoft technologies, and lets face it that’s quite a few people, is superb. If you’re going and want something to do on Thursday (the 3rd) evening then head along to TechLudd in the Odessa. It’s come home to it’s birthplace where we had a great night in January. P.S. The IMTC speakers dinner is on in the Odessa that night as well a little earlier so there should be some interesting people wandering... Similar posts

Something to look forward to after all the Easter eggs have been eaten! What is techludd…. It’s a free event to attend and participate at and network with like minded people. Where/When is it on… Odessa (I really like this place!) at 7:30pm on Thursday 3rd April. You do need to register so you may need to go here. I’ll be going to Hogans pub before hand for a drink and a relax after work if anyone is... Similar posts

There’s my point of view … … and there’s Pat Phelan’s point of view Thursday night’s TechLudd event was a great success. Well done to all... Similar posts

TechLudd Limerick kicks off in the George Hotel next Thursday the 21st at 7.00pm. Make sure to register so you can be sure of a seat See y’all there on the night.... Similar posts

The next TechLudd meetup is being held in Limerick on Thursday week in the George Hotel. The organisers would appreciate it if you would register in advance. Full details over on Anton Mannering’s Blog.... Similar posts

I want, I want, I want… I want Paul Campbell to talk to Nick Kelly Nick Kelly, formerly of The Fat Lady Sings, won a Clio Award (the advertising equivalent of an Oscar) for his Guinness spot “Tom Crean” in 2003. Nick also wrote the Guinness “Quarrel” advertisement which featured the late Mic Christopher’s posthumous hit “Heyday”. Nick also made the prizewinning short ‘Why the Irish dance that way’. So then I want them to contact the Groovy Dancing Girl (Irish and living in Dublin) I want them to make a brilliant new ad for Guinness that will reveal the legendary ‘Anticipation’ as little more than a triumph of choppy editing. And I want them to do it now… Press play to see why… Remixed to Benny Hill theme tune (perfect fit)... Similar posts

Fantastic night last night at the inaugural TechLudd, big crowd turned up (I’m never good at these estimates, but my guess is at least 70 100 people) Microsoft paid for the beer (big shout out there, thanks Clare and Martha) and Ireland’s current crop of Entrepreneurs provided the entertainment and conversation. Marcus took a bunch of snaps which are now up on pix.ie. Full marks to Anton and Sabrina for doing all the heavy lifting. Looking forward to the next one already…... Similar posts

TechLudd is on tonight in the Odessa club 13 Dame Court. Hope to see you there for beers chat and maybe a bit of business. Should be a few interesting folks knocking about. Register here if you haven’t and see you there at 7pm. Laters… Now where’s my... Similar posts

Techludd is today, quick rush over to the site and register for the last few places, its free! Meet interesting people in the Tech Sector, Drink beer, get your name in the papers. Whats not to like? See you there at 7.00pm.... Similar posts

Born of Fire When Techludd was first mooted, some hotly demanded it stop before it starts. And protested that the scene is already well enough served. That another event would simply dilute the value of existing events. All tough statements. Difficult to qualify. That is, unless you have some special way to predict the future. Nature will find a way Others countered that the mark of a vibrant scene is to see lots of events launched and lots of events failing, and letting the market pick and choose. If they need it, they will come With that, the planning for the event went ahead. A sort of “if they need it they will come” attitude. But it was more than that. It was extended to be more embracing. If they need it. They will tell us what they need. When they come. When and...... Similar posts

Hi folks. Registration for TechLudd is now open. The first event is on 24 January in Dublin at 7pm, so if you’re interested in start-ups ad what they do, and chatting about what you do, come along and have a cool evening with cool people. Go on then... Similar posts