IT in the D

IT in the D

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IT in the D episodes

  • Episode 235: Foster Braun, Internet Advisor Turns 20, Nuspire, Merit Networks
    What a great show.  It was our extreme honor and pleasure to be joined by Foster Braun, who has a voice that we basically want to either narrate our lives or read us bedtime stories, to talk about the Internet Advisor show turning 20 years old and reminiscing about some of his moments throughout his career in the radio industry.  Then we dove in with Nuspire to chat about managed services, wireless issues, and other fun topics.  Finally, we hopped over to Merit Network to talk about some insanely cool and fascinating stuff they're doing with cybersecurity - totally new concepts in simulations, testing, and training that are absolutely worth checking out.



    You can find the Internet Advisor show on WJR, the podcast versions on our network, and at https://www.facebook.com/inetadvisor/

    Nuspire is at https://www.nuspire.com/

    Merit Networks is at https://www.merit.edu/









    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD

    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

     
    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 234: Ming Chen, Astronomicon Recap, Duo Security, CGS Advisors
    We survived our first comic con of the year, and we do a little recapping of Astronomicon with our buddy Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men, and then dive into some security and startup life outside of Silicon Valley topics with Duo Security, finally wrapping things up with our returning guest from CGS Advisors...
    Ming can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/mingchencbm/
    Duo Security is at: https://duo.com/
    CGS Advisors is at: https://www.cgsadvisors.com/
    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD
    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 234: Ming Chen, Astronomicon Recap, Duo Security, CGS Advisors
    We survived our first comic con of the year, and we do a little recapping of Astronomicon with our buddy Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men, and then dive into some security and startup life outside of Silicon Valley topics with Duo Security, finally wrapping things up with our returning guest from CGS Advisors...



    Ming can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/mingchencbm/

    Duo Security is at: https://duo.com/

    CGS Advisors is at: https://www.cgsadvisors.com/



    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD

    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit

     
    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 233: Comcast XFinity Expands Service, Interworks, Security Chat
    We were joined by Michelle from Comcast Xfinity to talk about their expansion into Highland Park, and Caston to talk about the latest fun with security and more...
    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD
    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 43 min
  • Episode 233: Comcast XFinity Expands Service, Interworks, Security Chat
    We were joined by Michelle from Comcast Xfinity to talk about their expansion into Highland Park, and Caston to talk about the latest fun with security and more...





    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD

    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 43 min
  • Ep 232: Tome Software, Hacking for Fish
    Okay, well not really "hacking for fish", but the name made it all too easy.  We also chatted with Jake from Tome Software about some very cool stuff they've got going on with IoT and bicycles...
    Tome Software is at: http://www.tomesoftware.com/
    Info for the hackathon: http://fishackathon.hackernest.com/
    Here are some of the ways to jump on board (pun intended):
    Participate! You can do so here. What then? You'll need to form a team and connect to mentors. The Fishackathon community connects on the HackerNest Slack leading up to and during the event. It's easy. Get your invite at about.hackernest.com/slack, then join the #fh04mentor and #detroit channels to chat up mentors and participants, form a team, and win at life. P.S. - there's some incredible global grand prizing at stake ;) 
    Mentor! Mentors are critical as participants are general not "industry" experts. We look for mentors with varying backgrounds, like experts in fisheries management, the environment, IP law, VC's, tech, entrepreneurs, etc. Mentors should be available most of the weekend, on and off, to connect with participants, answer questions, and help guide participants in the right direction.
    Judge! Judges can be mentors too, but they don't have to be! Judges should be leading experts in their field, and should represent an awray of expertise, much like mentors. Judges should be available Sunday afternoon.
    Sponsor! Want to sponsor the Detroit event? Fantastic. We've attached the Detroit sponsorship deck here. We're also looking for catering sponsors, prizing sponsors, and in-kind sponsors. Let us know! It's a great way to get your brand out there, and support a worthy initiative. 
    I've attached some information on sponsorship opportunities. Please note that these aren't "hard" numbers you see there and we have the autonomy to make sponsorship level decisions based on what you are able to provide as a sponsor and the level of engagement you'd like to have with the event. There are basically 3 "tiers" that we are utilizing as a guideline.
    Silver - this is the 'light-touch' sponsorship for entities that want sponsor a great event; they would love to have global exposure but might not have the capacity to have strong at-event engagement.
    Gold - this is everything you expect from the 'gold standard' of event sponsorship -- a reasonable figure for strong branding and engagement opportunities at the event
    Platinum - this is the 'look at me, look at me' sponsorship, equivalent to us rolling out the red carpet and having a private helicopter waiting to take the sponsor to a champagne room where they can rub shoulders with celebrities; i.e. heavy branding and engagement opportunities
    We would love for IT in the D to get involved in any way you think you can! I would have loved you to Judge but I know you said you have a Con event that weekend. I actually won't be there either because I'll be in Pennsylvania training for my new job haha.  I was thinking a way that you might be able to help is if you have any time to plug the Fishackathon on the podcast the next couple of weeks. Do you have any openings for guests for us to be able to talk about it?
    Thanks in advance and let's connect on how we could potentially partner if you're still interested!!
    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD
    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 25 min
  • Ep 232: Tome Software, Hacking for Fish
    Okay, well not really "hacking for fish", but the name made it all too easy.  We also chatted with Jake from Tome Software about some very cool stuff they've got going on with IoT and bicycles...



    Tome Software is at: http://www.tomesoftware.com/

    Info for the hackathon: http://fishackathon.hackernest.com/



    Here are some of the ways to jump on board (pun intended):


    Participate! You can do so here. What then? You'll need to form a team and connect to mentors. The Fishackathon community connects on the HackerNest Slack leading up to and during the event. It's easy. Get your invite at about.hackernest.com/slack, then join the #fh04mentor and #detroit channels to chat up mentors and participants, form a team, and win at life. P.S. - there's some incredible global grand prizing at stake ;) 
    Mentor! Mentors are critical as participants are general not "industry" experts. We look for mentors with varying backgrounds, like experts in fisheries management, the environment, IP law, VC's, tech, entrepreneurs, etc. Mentors should be available most of the weekend, on and off, to connect with participants, answer questions, and help guide participants in the right direction.
    Judge! Judges can be mentors too, but they don't have to be! Judges should be leading experts in their field, and should represent an awray of expertise, much like mentors. Judges should be available Sunday afternoon.
    Sponsor! Want to sponsor the Detroit event? Fantastic. We've attached the Detroit sponsorship deck here. We're also looking for catering sponsors, prizing sponsors, and in-kind sponsors. Let us know! It's a great way to get your brand out there, and support a worthy initiative. 

    I've attached some information on sponsorship opportunities. Please note that these aren't "hard" numbers you see there and we have the autonomy to make sponsorship level decisions based on what you are able to provide as a sponsor and the level of engagement you'd like to have with the event. There are basically 3 "tiers" that we are utilizing as a guideline.













    Silver - this is the 'light-touch' sponsorship for entities that want sponsor a great event; they would love to have global exposure but might not have the capacity to have strong at-event engagement.





















    Gold - this is everything you expect from the 'gold standard' of event sponsorship -- a reasonable figure for strong branding and engagement opportunities at the event





















    Platinum - this is the 'look at me, look at me' sponsorship, equivalent to us rolling out the red carpet and having a private helicopter waiting to take the sponsor to a champagne room where they can rub shoulders with celebrities; i.e. heavy branding and engagement opportunities












    We would love for IT in the D to get involved in any way you think you can! I would have loved you to Judge but I know you said you have a Con event that weekend. I actually won't be there either because I'll be in Pennsylvania training for my new job haha.  I was thinking a way that you might be able to help is if you have any time to plug the Fishackathon on the podcast the next couple of weeks. Do you have any openings for guests for us to be able to talk about it?


    Thanks in advance and let's connect on how we could potentially partner if you're still interested!!
    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 231: The Cryptocurrency Deep Dive – Bitcoin, Etherium, Getting Started and More
    Well, here it is - our cryptocurrency deep dive episode.  We were joined by three people who have done quite well for themselves in this hazy world that not too many of us fully understand, but there's a lot of great information in here to walk you through the basics of understanding what it is and getting started all the way out through what's next.  The guests on tonight show are not financial advisors and are not presenting their opinions and experiences as financial advice. Individuals seeking to make investments should do their own research.
    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD
    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 46 min
  • Episode 231: The Cryptocurrency Deep Dive – Bitcoin, Etherium, Getting Started and More
    Well, here it is - our cryptocurrency deep dive episode.  We were joined by three people who have done quite well for themselves in this hazy world that not too many of us fully understand, but there's a lot of great information in here to walk you through the basics of understanding what it is and getting started all the way out through what's next.  The guests on tonight show are not financial advisors and are not presenting their opinions and experiences as financial advice. Individuals seeking to make investments should do their own research.





    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD

    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    1 hr 46 min
  • Episode 230: Auto Show, Daily Detroit, Bob and Nuri Abandoned Dave
    Captain Soundboard was left alone, and so recruited trusty associates Randy "I do the twitters" and Jeremiah "Dr Hook...I mean, Daily Detroit guy" to be in-studio for this week's conversations covering news, events, items that caught our eyes, as well as local news like the auto show...
    IT in the D
    On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com
    On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/
    On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/IT-in-D-91763
    On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD
    On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD
    Podcast Detroit is at:
    On the web: http://www.podcastdetroit.com/
    On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastDetroit
    On Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit
    52 min

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IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of…