Ignite Corvallis

Directions

2008-10-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

Ignite Corvallis 3 is going to be held in conjunction with the Willamette Innovators' Night.

November 11, 2010 from 3pm to 9pm
CH2MHill Alumni Center & LaSells Stewart Ctr - OSU

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Sponsorships

2008-10-06T09:30:00.000-07:00

To sponsor or if you have any questions please contact Lance Albertson (@ramereth) or Jason Prothero (@protherj).

We are looking for sponsors for Ignite Corvallis 3. Ignite Corvallis is a not-for-profit event organized by the SAO and OSU. 100% of sponsor dollars go toward venue, insurance, refreshments, and other costs of putting on the events.

Save the date! Ignite Corvallis 2, Thursday November 5th

2009-02-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

Join us for Ignite Corvallis Thursday, November 5th, 2009!

Ignite Corvallis 2 (http://ignitecorvallis.com/)
Thursday, November 5th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
LaSells Steward Center in Corvallis, Oregon

NOTE: Submission deadline for presentation proposals is Thursday, October 15th.

Submit proposals at http://proposals.ignitecorvallis.com/

Ignite is coming to Corvallis...Again! Share your burning ideas.

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers. Topics range all over the map - from straight-up tech to creative arts to hobbies to general knowledge topics. Come be a part of Ignite Corvallis 2!

We need your help to make Ignite Corvallis 2 a fantastic event. Here's what you can do...

1) If you plan to attend, please add yourself to the Ignite Corvallis Upcoming page as an attendee. This will help us get a more accurate attendance count and plan accordingly:

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1478383/

2) Are you interested in being a presenter? Please submit you ideas! The deadline for proposal submission is Thurs., Sept. 17th.

Submit proposals at http://proposals.ignitecorvallis.com/

Not sure what to present? Watch some presentations from other ignites:

* Ignite Corvallis #1 Videos - http://ignitecorvallis.com/search/label/video%20examples
* How to Give a Successful Ignite Presentation - http://userfirstweb.com/328/successful-ignite-presentations/
* Ignite Portland Videos - http://www.igniteportland.com/watch/

We hope to see you at Ignite Corvallis 2!

http://ignitecorvallis.com/

Save the date! Ignite Corvallis 3, Thursday November 11th

2010-06-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Join us for Ignite Corvallis Thursday, November 11th, 2010!

Ignite Corvallis 3 (http://ignitecorvallis.com/)
Thursday, November 11th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
LaSells Steward Center in Corvallis, Oregon

NOTE: Submission deadline for presentation proposals is Thursday, October 7th.

Submit proposals at http://proposals.ignitecorvallis.com/

Ignite is coming to Corvallis...Again! Share your burning ideas.

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers. Topics range all over the map - from straight-up tech to creative arts to hobbies to general knowledge topics. Come be a part of Ignite Corvallis 3!

We need your help to make Ignite Corvallis 3 a fantastic event. Here's what you can do...

1) If you plan to attend, please add yourself to the Ignite Corvallis Upcoming page as an attendee. This will help us get a more accurate attendance count and plan accordingly:

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/6564661/

2) Are you interested in being a presenter? Please submit you ideas! The deadline for proposal submission is Thurs., Oct. 7th.

Submit proposals at http://proposals.ignitecorvallis.com/

Not sure what to present? Watch some presentations from other ignites:

* Ignite Corvallis #1 Videos
* Ignite Corvallis #2 Videos
* How to Give a Successful Ignite Presentation
* Ignite Portland Videos

We hope to see you at Ignite Corvallis 3!

http://ignitecorvallis.com/

Ignite Corvallis 2 Videos

2009-12-08T08:43:00.001-08:00

Here are all of the videos from Ignite Corvallis 2. Great job everyone!

Dawn Foster - What is Ignite?

Ross Swartzendruber - Alcohol and Creativity

Jason Prothero - Grassroots Stimulus Plan

Sean O'Brien - Digitalization and Interpreting Reality

Tamra Tilton - Brave New Travel Innovations, Surfing with Locals & WWOOFing

Ryan Gardner - How to take better pictures

Aaron Hockley - A Glimpse Into the World of Hot, Steamy #trainporn

Loyan Roylance - What Social Media Has Taught Me

Katherine Cleland - Glitter, Legos, Hacksaws, Recyclables, Bandaids and Imagination

Matt Neznanski - So now you've overthrown the tyranny of reporters. Now what?

Adam DuVander - Share your location: it's not creepy, it's the future

Scott Gilpin - A Masters Degree in 1680 Characters

Charlie Tomlinson - Economic Gardening and the Creative Class: Place Matters

Andy Vaughn - Your website sucks!

Ignite Corvallis 2 Was A Blast!

2009-11-06T09:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who presented, attended, and helped organize Ignite Corvallis 2. It was a fun night!

Videos will be up in a bit (couple weeks?) and don't forget about the next two Ignite events in the area:

Ignite Salem 2 - Thursday, November 12 at Northern Lights Theatre Pub in Salem - FB event

Ignite Portland 7 - Thursday, November 19 at the Bagdad Theater (3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland)

Thanks to the planning/selection committee:

Lance Albertson
Chris Nordyke
Paul Bausch
Loyan Roylance

Thanks to Donna Williams at OSU for making everything exceeding smooth.

Thanks to Jessica at Rocket Queen Cupcakes for having awesome cupcakes and sharing them with us!

Thanks to Dawn Foster for MC-ing, being the "Unofficial Person In Charge of the Party Bus", and for all the help promoting the event/bus.

Thanks to Hut Shuttle for providing a comfy bus with WiFi and power, and thanks to Calapooia Brewing for sponsoring the bus! (Thanks Rebecca Badger for hooking that up!)

And thanks to the brave souls who got up on stage and put it on the line:

Ross Swartzendruber
Jason Prothero
Sean O'Brien
Tamra Tilton
Ryan Gardner
Aaron Hockley
Loyan Roylance
Katherine Cleland
Matt Neznanski
Adam DuVander
Scott Gilpin
Charlie Tomlinson
Andy Vaughn

(Linked to their Twitter accounts in case you wanted to chat more about their burning ideas)

Do you have photos from Ignite Corvallis 2? Please tag them as ignitecorvallis2 on Flickr and we will see them here:

If you blogged about Ignite, let us know!

Blogs/News about the event:

First notes from Willamette Innovators Night - Mike McInally

However, the show was stolen by presentations from Loyan Roylance of ProWorks, who spoke on the topic of “What Social Media Has Taught Me About Sex” (which I choose here not to excerpt in any way), and Aaron Hockley, a Portland photographer who spoke on his passion: Loving photographs of trains, or as he put it, “train porn.”

Love the tweets about and during the event:

Twitter Search: ignitecorvallis2 OR ignitecorvallis OR "ignite corvallis"

More Tickets Available For Ignite Corvallis 2! (First Come, First Served)

2009-11-05T07:27:00.000-08:00

Good News!

We just learned that the auditorium the Ignite Corvallis 2 is being held in is bigger than we thought. That means we have more room for people who want to attend Ignite Corvallis 2!

About 25 seats are left and will be available on a first come, first served basis. And there are some standing room only areas. And an overflow room with live streaming video is also available.

So come on down to the Willamette Innovators Night and watch Ignite Corvallis 2!

Ready...Set...Go!

Final Ignite Corvallis 2 Lineup Selected

2009-11-02T09:32:00.000-08:00

Dawn Foster - What Is Ignite!

Ross Swartzendruber - Alcohol and Creativity: Essential ingredients for social networking IRL

Jason Prothero - Grassroots Stimulus Plan

Sean O'Brien - Digitalization and Interpreting Reality

Tamra Tilton - Brave New Travel Innovations: Surfing with Locals & WWOOFing

Ryan Gardner - How to take better pictures.

Aaron Hockley - A Glimpse Into the World of Hot, Steamy #trainporn

***

Break - With awesome cupcakes from:

Rocket Queen Cupcakes!

***

Loyan Roylance - Social Media will make you better (in bed)

Katherine Cleland - Glitter, Legos, Hacksaws, Recyclables, Bandaids and Imagination

Matt Neznanski - So now you've overthrown the tyranny of reporters. Now what?

Adam DuVander - Share your location: it's not creepy, it's the future

Scott Gilpin - A Masters Degree in 1680 Characters

Charlie Tomlinson - Economic Gardening and the Creative Class: Place Matters

Andy Vaughn - Your website sucks!

Are you in Portland or Salem and want to come down on an awesome Hut Shuttle bus with Wifi and Beer?

Sign up for the Portland/Salem Shuttle Bus Here

See you at Willamette Innovators Night 09!

Ignite Corvallis 2 Lineup Selected!

2009-10-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

Ignite Corvallis 2 lineup (order subject to change):

Dawn Foster - What Is Ignite!

Ross Swartzendruber - Alcohol and Creativity: Essential ingredients for social networking IRL

Jason Prothero - Grassroots Stimulus Plan

Sean O'Brien - Digitalization and Interpreting Reality

Tamra Tilton - Brave New Travel Innovations: Surfing with Locals & WWOOFing

Ryan Gardner - How to take better pictures.

Charlie Tomlinson - Economic Gardening and the Creative Class: Place Matters

Aaron Hockley - A Glimpse Into the World of Hot, Steamy #trainporn

*** Break - With awesome cupcakes from Rocket Queen Cupcakes! ***

Loyan Roylance - Social Media will make you better (in bed)

Katherine Cleland - Glitter, Legos, Hacksaws, Recyclables, Bandaids and Imagination

Matt Neznanski - So now you've overthrown the tyranny of reporters. Now what?

Jennifer Gardner - How to overcome writer's block

Adam DuVander - Share your location: it's not creepy, it's the future

Scott Gilpin - A Masters Degree in 1680 Characters

Andy Vaughn - Your website sucks!

Thanks everyone who submitted! This list may change as time moves forward and we appreciate everyone who has volunteered to be alternates.

Watch this space for Ignite Corvallis 2 Ticket Announcements!

More Ignite Corvallis 2 Tickets Available!

2009-10-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand, we have released more Ignite Corvallis 2 tickets!

Go to http://www.willametteinnovators.com/ and click the Ignite Tickets link on the home page. Or go directly to the tickets page here: Ignite Corvallis 2 Tickets

These early tickets guarantee you a seat at Ignite. However, you can still watch Ignite without a ticket, but it will be in the overflow room. We will be live streaming the event to an overflow room where you can watch the presentations even if you cannot get in.

Ignite Corvallis 2 Tickets Available!

2009-10-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

A limited number of Ignite Corvallis 2 tickets are available at the Willamette Innovators Network!

Go to http://www.willametteinnovators.com/ and click the Ignite Tickets link on the home page. Or go directly to the tickets page here: Ignite Corvallis 2 Tickets

These early tickets guarantee you a seat at Ignite. However, you can still watch Ignite without a ticket, but it will be on a first come first served basis (Only ~175 seats!). We will be live streaming the event to the lobby where you can watch the presentations even if you cannot get in.

Ignite Corvallis 2 is part of the Willamette Innovators Night on November 5th. More information on the Willamette Innovators Network.

Ignite Corvallis 2 Proposal Submission Deadline Extended To Sunday Oct. 18th at Midnight

2009-10-15T11:23:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read correctly; The Ignite Corvallis 2 proposal deadline is extended to this Sunday, October 18th at Midnight.

The selection committee is unable to meet to select the lineup until Monday the 19th so we have extended a submission reprieve to the masses.

You can also edit existing proposals up to Sunday night as well. If you have a proposal submitted we will notify you on Monday evening if you are "in". However, even with the submission extension, you *may* want to start working through your presentation this weekend just in case you are selected.

Ignite Corvallis 2 Proposal Submissions

Video: Why and How to Give and Ignite Talk

2009-10-15T09:44:00.000-07:00

Still on the fence about your Ignite Corvallis 2 proposal?

Watch this:

Share Your Burning Ideas At Ignite Corvallis 2 -- Deadline Approaching Fast (Oct 15th - This Thursday)

2009-10-13T08:50:00.001-07:00

The Ignite Corvallis proposal submission deadline is getting really close! This Thursday, October 15th at midnight!

I love this post from Ignite Portland talking about the kind of ideas they want:

"What Keeps *YOU* Up At Night?" - Ignite Portland

The best Ignite talks (and we’ve had a ton of great ones - check out some of the videos from past Ignite Portland events to find inspiration!) are the ones that bring out your “burning ideas”. The stuff that keeps you awake at night. The stuff you can’t stop talking about when you’re around your friends. The stuff that you’d do for free, even if it wasn’t a paying job. That’s the kind of talk idea we’re looking for.

That being said, please remember that Ignite Portland is *NOT* the place to be all self promotional or spammy. Talk ideas that seem too spammy will be rejected, in favor of those that show more passion, interestingness, and spark. So be sparky, not spammy!

Share your burning ideas at Ignite Corvallis 2!

Ignite! Corvallis 2 Is Part Of Willamette Innovators Night

2009-10-07T23:25:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know, Ignite Corvallis 2 is part of WIN (see below). Join the WIN Network site and sign up for the Ignite Corvallis group!

Willamette Innovators Night 2009
Technology Threads—Connecting Our Community

Thursday, November 5th from 3-9pm
LaSells Stewart Center/CH2M Hill Alumni Center
Corvallis, Oregon

Willamette Innovators Night (formerly High Tech After Hours) brings together the Willamette Valley’s most innovative companies and organizations to share, learn, and connect. This is an excellent opportunity to network with other innovators, researchers, potential collaborators, investors, and academics while celebrating the creativity and innovation in our community.

Featuring Keynote Speaker James Curleigh, CEO of KEEN Footwear, a History of Innovation exhibit, Community Q&A with an Innovation Panel, Open Innovation Exhibit Hall, WIN 2009 Community Choice Awards, the first ever three-city Beer & Blog, and IGNITE! Corvallis II.

The Willamette Innovators Network web site is a hub of connectivity, a place to connect people and organizations so the synergy and conversation can continue year round. Visit www.willametteinnovators.com, join the WIN community and start connecting today.

Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities available. Contact Aaron Edewards (aedewards@cbchambercoalition.com) for more information.

Ignite Corvallis Proposal Deadline of October 15th Approaching Fast! Submit a Proposal Today

2009-10-06T09:06:00.000-07:00

If you have been on the fence about an Ignite Corvallis proposal, then its time to get an idea submitted!

October 15th (next Thursday) is approaching fast and we want you to be a part of the action.

Not sure what to talk about? Here are some ideas:

* Life experiences
* Lessons learned
* How-to
* Funny story
* Have a great blog post? Can you make that a 5 minute presentation?
* A crazy idea
* Research and information
* A meme

Still have questions? Ask @protherj or @ramereth on twitter if your idea would be a good one (my guess is that it is).

20 slides; 15 seconds a slide; 5 minutes.

Hope to see you at Ignite Corvallis 2!

Want To Help Ignite Corvallis 2? Here's How...

2009-09-23T13:44:00.000-07:00

Want to help Ignite Corvallis 2 be a great event? We would love your help!

Here's a few ideas:

1. Submit an Ignite proposal. If you have an idea, life experience, story, advice, opinion, research, or something else that you want heard, this is a great venue for that. For a good idea about what Ignite is, check out: What is Ignite?. Also, check out some of the proposals so far. Or check out the videos from Ignite Corvallis #1.

Remember the deadline for submitting a proposal is October 15th!

2. If you know someone who might be a good Ignite speaker, encourage them to check it out! Especially if they have a funny story, great life experience, some research, or just have something to say. Point them at this blog or at the twitter account @IgniteCorvallis.

3. Volunteer to help. Let us know what you can help with!

4. Join the Willamette Innovators' Network and join the Ignite group. Its a great place to talk with other Ignite fans as the time event gets closer and share your thoughts after the event.

5. Talk about Ignite Corvallis 2 publicly. Blog about it, tweet about it, and join the conversation. Use the tag/hash ignitecorvallis or reference @ignitecorvallis on Twitter.

6. Sponsor or exhibit at the Willamette Innovators' Night. Ignite Corvallis 2 is a part of WIN09 event and network this year and any support of that event directly goes to support Ignite. If you would like to sponsor Ignite specifically, we are open to that as well. Drop a comment or message us on twitter and we can explore that possibility.

7. Attend!

See you there!

We Want YOU To Present Your Ideas At Ignite Corvallis 2!

2009-08-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

Do you have a burning idea that you want to share? How about some knowledge you want to drop on Corvallis? Maybe you just want to make people laugh?

Then we need you to submit your Ignite Corvallis 2 Proposal!

The deadline for proposal submission is Thursday, October 15th.

Need to know more before you can commit? Take some advice from people who have braved the 5 minute presentation and lived:

You Can Present at Ignite Corvallis - Paul Bausch

[...]
Having been through one Ignite Corvallis, I can offer some reasons why you might want to give it shot:

1.) Ignite hones ideas. Taking an idea from something you're kicking around to something you have to present to an audience forces you to refine your ideas. It's a way to make yourself spend some time solidifying and creating something valuable out of them.
[...]

Here is the video of his presentation: Ignite Corvallis, Paul Bausch, OrBlogs Founder

Ignite Corvallis - Powerpoint doesn't have to be lame - Chris Nordyke

[...]
There were a ton of people at the event, and yet there was a great (dare I say) forgiving tone to the room. Everybody was excited, and in a way, living vicarously through the presenters. They're less spectators, and more participants. But it is a spectacle none the less. I was scheduled right in the middle of the roster. Fortunately, before my turn, there were several funny presentations to loosen up the room and also calm the nerves in the dugout.
[...]

Here is the video of his presentation: Ignite Corvallis Chris Nordyke

We need your help to make Ignite Corvallis 2 a fantastic event.

If you are interested in being a presenter, please submit your ideas! The deadline for proposal submission is Thursday, October 15th.

Submit proposals at http://proposals.ignitecorvallis.com/

Ignite Corvallis 2
Thursday, November 5th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
LaSells Center in Corvallis, Oregon

Not sure what to present? Watch some presentations from other ignites:

Ignite Corvallis #1 Videos
- http://ignitecorvallis.com/search/label/video%20examples

How to Give a Successful Ignite Presentation
- http://userfirstweb.com/328/successful-ignite-presentations/

Ignite Portland Videos
- http://www.igniteportland.com/watch/

We hope to see you at Ignite Corvallis 2!

Ignite Corvallis 2 Moved To November!

2009-03-14T08:22:00.000-07:00

Due to multiple circumstances, we are postponing Ignite Corvallis 2 until the Fall. It is a decision that we have agonized over the last week and even got advice from some Ignite Portland organizers. It was our intention to create an event with a similar feel as Ignite Portland but with a fit that works for Corvallis. As time moved on, both of our busy schedules worked against us getting everything planned and marketed in a timely manner. With only about a week to go before the submission deadline we only had a few proposals when we were hoping to have more proposals by that point. We were concerned that we wouldn't get enough strong proposals to make the event a success and didn't want to leave a negative impression for the community. It was important to us that we did this event right, not half right.

When is Ignite Corvallis 2 going to be instead you ask? We are planning on moving it to early-November to coincide with High Tech After Hours (HTAH). Last year we held it at the High Tech After Hours event around the same time and had great participation and attendance. Our plan is to have Ignite Corvallis 2 during the same week as HTAH and hopefully even on the same day. However, this time we plan to host it in a bigger venue, have food and drinks, and more time to network and socialize. Overall, we think we can put on a much better event by getting help from the HTAH organizers and sponsors along with having more time to get more community interaction and involvement.

If you have already submitted a proposal, we would love for you to keep the idea! The proposals we have so far are great and I know that many of them will probably make the final lineup come November!

So whats next? We plan on having a session or two at Beaver BarCamp on April 4th covering planning and ideas for the next Ignite Corvallis and we may even try to have a mini-Ignite towards the end of BarCamp. If you want to be a part of the Ignite presentations at BarCamp, please come and be a part of the unconference! There will be limited time and seating space but we can still have a few presentations.

Once again, we apologize for the late decision on this and feel free to leave comments. It was very difficult for us to make but we feel its the right one that will benefit the event for Corvallis. If you want to be a part of the planning for Ignite Corvallis let us know or come to Beaver BarCamp on April 4th!

Can you take the Ignite Challenge?

2009-03-05T08:08:00.000-08:00

Can you do it? Come on, take the Ignite challenge!

Ignite Web from Ignite Web on Vimeo.

Thanks to Ignite Web in Melbourne for this awesome remix!

You Can Present at Ignite Corvallis

2009-02-27T19:09:00.000-08:00

Hi All. Last September, Jason emailed to let me know he was putting together the first Ignite Corvallis and he asked me to present. I had three immediate reactions:

1.) Wow, cool, can't wait to go to that.
2.) But speak? What do I have to talk about?
3.) I hate public speaking, no way.

So naturally I responded honestly right away with, "I'll think about it." I went to the first Ignite Portland in 2007 and enjoyed the energy so I had some idea of what I'd be getting into. I left that event wondering how I would take on the challenge, but didn't think I'd make the trip to Portland with my own talk. So even though I balked at Ignite Corvallis at first, I started thinking about what I could present. I thought about the idea from time to time like I might with a blog post, and toyed with different topics that might be good for a presentation.

A couple months went by and Jason sent a quick email, "How about that talk?" I finally decided to bite the bullet and turn one of my ideas into a presentation. I picked a topic and sent a title. The rest just fell into place. I wrote an outline, put together some slides, and practiced hitting my points in five minutes for a day or so. The event was fun, the packed house was very kind, my talk went ok (note to self: more practicing next time!), and I got to meet some folks in the process.

Having been through one Ignite Corvallis, I can offer some reasons why you might want to give it shot:

1.) Ignite hones ideas. Taking an idea from something you're kicking around to something you have to present to an audience forces you to refine your ideas. It's a way to make yourself spend some time solidifying and creating something valuable out of them.

2.) Ignite connects. In the process of presenting you'll meet some other folks in Corvallis working on interesting ideas. There isn't much time for talking at Ignite itself, but presenting there is a way to introduce yourself to everyone and open the door to future connections.

3.) Ignite informs. You have good information! Everyone has a unique perspective or experience to share. By sharing your ideas in public, you can guide others who are working on similar projects or give people in a completely different field some insight into what you do.

4.) Ignite is not work. Sales pitches are frowned upon at Ignite events, so chances are good you'll be stretching non-work muscles in creating your presentation. When was the last time you fired up PowerPoint to help you talk about something you love? (Sure, I love my work too--but you know what I mean.) It's a chance to share something about yourself in a less professional context. (One of my favorite talks from Ignite Portland 2007 was about raising chickens in the city.)

5.) Ignite is excellent practice. I'm a computer geek who spends most of his time behind a screen. I usually dread public speaking and I've been in the 45 minute talk spotlight a few times. Unlike long conference talks, Ignite talks are practically over before they begin, and you'll have some valuable speaking experience under your belt. It's a low-impact way to exercise your public speaking/presenting skills.

I will admit it's fun to kick back in the audience and watch the presenters sweat, but if you get up there and sweat a little yourself you won't regret it. But am I going to present at the next Ignite Corvallis? Hmm, I'll think about it.

Chris Nordyke Blogs about His Experience at Ignite Corvallis 1

2009-02-16T16:04:00.001-08:00

Chris Nordyke was one of the brave souls who jumped in headfirst and did an Ignite Corvallis 1 presentation.

Here's a link to his presentation video: Ignite Corvallis Chris Nordyke, State Farm Insurance

I asked Chris to write about his experiences on his blog so he could give potential Ignite Corvallis 2 presenters some context for their burning ideas.

I'm highlighting my favorite chucnk here, but go to his blog and read the whole thing:

Chris Nordyke - Ignite Corvallis- Powerpoint doesn't have to be lame.

"First bit of advice- start mulling over your slide deck as soon as possible. Don't wait until a few days before the event. It is much more challenging than I thought, to put together a compelling/funny/persuasive deck of slides, when you've got exactly 20 to work with and they're auto-advancing every 15 seconds. So take your time, review it with friends or your spouse, and you're guaranteed to change it up at least 10 times before the event.

There were a ton of people at the event, and yet there was a great (dare I say) forgiving tone to the room. Everybody was excited, and in a way, living vicariously through the presenters. They're less spectators, and more participants. But it is a spectacle none the less. I was scheduled right in the middle of the roster. Fortunately, before my turn, there were several funny presentations to loosen up the room and also calm the nerves in the dugout.

I think my presentation went o.k. It was a bit dry, I wandered off script a bit, and got lost in some "uhs, ahs, and umms". Overall I'd give myself a B-. The cool part about it, was it really didn't matter how I did. People remembered the ones they loved, and the other ones just sort of faded into the background. It was a great platform to practice a skill that has enormous value to any artist, entrepreneur or technologist.

For those of you waffling a bit- Just go for it. Ignite is not only a great way to meet new people, but a safe venue to stick your neck out a bit and have fun trying something new."

Doesn't sound too bad does it? Were still looking for Presentations!

Smart-ups in Corvallis is having Ignite-Style pitches

2009-02-16T15:59:00.000-08:00

For those fans of Ignite, you may want to check out this event next week:

Smartups.org Pub Talk - http://www.smartups.org

It will be held on Feb 26 at 5:00 at Cloud 9. We expect to sell out and completely fill the venue. So please register early

There will be a Pub Talk Style business plan pitch. Three companies get a longer 10 minute pitch. Five companies get a shorter IgniteAngel Style pitch.

There were 10 business plans submitted. The participants have been selected out of those submissions.

10 Minute Pitches:

* Floragenex (Nathan Lillegard)
* Toggle3D (Rory Plaire)
* Precision Plant Systems (Larry Plotkin)

3.5 Minute Ignite Pitches:

* Evolution Learning (Danny Kalman)
* Recycle Your Mat (Stephanie Stano)
* American Herbal Dispensary (Nome McBride)
* AMES Technology (Roger Weyel)
* DesignMedix (Lynn Stevenson)

The winner of this event will be have their fee for the Willamette Angel Conference Waived.

Agenda & Presentations

2008-10-06T09:34:00.000-07:00

Ignite Corvallis 2 - April 3rd, 2009

This page will be updated after the submission deadline with the lineup for Ignite Corvallis 2!

Past Events

Ignite Corvallis 1

What is Ignite?

2008-10-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

The Short and Sweet (from http://ignite.oreilly.com/)

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Around the world geeks have been putting together Ignite nights to show their answers.

Ignite was started in Seattle in 2006 by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. Since then 100s of 5 minute talks have been given across the world. There are thriving Ignite communities in Seattle, Portland, Paris, and NYC.

What Not to Do (from http://www.igniteportland.com/teportland.com)

We want Ignite to be about promoting and sharing burning ideas. If those ideas happen to take the form of the company you work for, the startup you’re trying to get funded, or any other self-serving commercial interest, then so be it. We’re fine with it, really. But whatever you present had better be interesting, because that’s what it’s going to be judged on in people’s minds. if you’re going to market to people at Ignite Portland, you’d better be smart about it. Because if you’re not, it’s likely to blow up in your face, and end up making people hate you. Don’t say we never warned you.

Don’t do anything that’s going to get you or us in trouble. Nothing blatantly illegal (I’m not talking about “how to rip a DVD”, I’m talking about “how to make meth in your kitchen” or “how to make a car bomb”). In short, I guess the only “real” rule is “Don’t Be Stupid”. That seems to cover pretty much everything, doesn’t it?

Ignite Presentation in Corvallis on "What is Ignite" by Jason Prothero