Spark Talk Videos
Spark talks are live interviews done at Ignite Steamboat with thought-leaders and entrepreneurs from around the country. We hope their words ‘spark’ you to do something special.
July 2011
Les Reaves, founder of Smart SEM, a “paid search” marketing company discusses changes to the search landscape and opportunities for businesses. (37:12 min)
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Les Reaves, founder of Smart SEM, a “paid search” marketing company discusses changes to the search landscape and opportunities for businesses. (37:12 min)
MP3 DownloadBrad Feld
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April 2011
Brad talks about choosing where you want to live and building a life around where you want to be. He also gives insight on his book Do More Faster and why he chose his unique path in the Venture Capital world. (26:23 min)
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Brad talks about choosing where you want to live and building a life around where you want to be. He also gives insight on his book Do More Faster and why he chose his unique path in the Venture Capital world. (26:23 min)
MP3 DownloadCharlene Li
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April 2011
Charlene discusses the principles of Open Leadership, how leaders can adopt Open Leadership and challenges organizations face in trying to preserve the status-quo. (17:55 min)
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Charlene discusses the principles of Open Leadership, how leaders can adopt Open Leadership and challenges organizations face in trying to preserve the status-quo. (17:55 min)
MP3 Download June 2011
37 Signals Partner & Co-Author of NYT best seller Rework talks about the benefits of starting a business in a place where you want to live. (24:08 min)
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37 Signals Partner & Co-Author of NYT best seller Rework talks about the benefits of starting a business in a place where you want to live. (24:08 min)
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Chase Jarvis
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April 2011
World renowned photographer Chase Jarvis discusses his unique approach to the business of photography, communicating with his audience and being an innovator. (45:09 min)
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World renowned photographer Chase Jarvis discusses his unique approach to the business of photography, communicating with his audience and being an innovator. (45:09 min)
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Jeff & Dusty – Big Omaha
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December 2010
We connected with Jeff & Dusty, founders of Silicon Prairie News and Big Omaha, via Skype to talk about starting new ventures in unlikely places, the origin of Big Omaha and more! (36:31 min)
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We connected with Jeff & Dusty, founders of Silicon Prairie News and Big Omaha, via Skype to talk about starting new ventures in unlikely places, the origin of Big Omaha and more! (36:31 min)
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Ignite Steamboat Presentations We Love
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- David Wittlinger - How Not to Suck at Giving a Presentation
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- 5:42
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- Dave give 10 ways not to "Suck" at giving a presentation.
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- Ignite Steamboat Springs Feb 2011Dale Morris - Standby Power
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- 5:04
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- Dale gives a well researched presentation on the reality & benefit of "standby power."
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- Ignite Steamboat - Jan 2011-John James - Convenience Vs. Fidelity
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- 5:34
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- In this 5 minute Ignite presentation, John James explores two interesting aspects of our society today; fidelity and convenience.
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- Ignite Jan 2011- Noreen Moore - Change Agents
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- 5:05
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- Noreen Moore gives an inspiring Ignite presentation on what it means to be a successful 'Change Agent.'
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- Ignite Steamboat December 2010-Scott Ford on Routt County Economics
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- 5:20
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- Scott Ford discusses how professional, tech & science related businesses positively impact Routt County economics.
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- Ignite Presentation by Jay O'Hare - Caffeine
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- 4:46
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- Jay gives an Ignite presentation on how the drug caffeine works
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- Ignite presentation Peter Parsons
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- 7:58
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- Peter gives a presentation on a famous space shuttle launch
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- Ignite Dec 2009 Dale Morris - How to Live Where you Want
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- 5:30
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- Dale gives a 5 min presentation on how to convince your boss to let you live where you want.
What is Ignite?
Ignite cultivates Steamboat's innovation economy by creating events that connect entrepreneurs, forward thinkers and tech-junkies.We get together on the first Thursday of every month for an evening of interesting 'Ignite' style presentations, Spark Talks from entrepreneurial celebrities and socializing.
New ventures, businesses, methods of doing business, technologies are all possible through Ignite Steamboat.
Schedule
Next Ignite Steamboat is December 1st!
- Location: Smokehouse (map)
- Doors open @ 6pm
- Spark Talk @ 7:30pm
- After Party @ 9pm
Shout Out!
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Excellent high energy group. Lots of good ideas floating around.”
~ Lindsay WertInnovator’s Book Club
The Innovator's Book Club is taking root in Steamboat Springs. This month's book is available at Off the Beaten Path.
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