Totally agree. It sounds like he was all over the place, and using mass transportation. If anyone needs to seek refuge out on Long Island just let me know!! :D

I live local and would likely be interested in attending. I wasn't aware of this hackathon. Thank you for sharing!

I don't see your email address on your profile, mine is jbarrec(at)gmail(dot)com

Thank you for taking the time to write this inspiring post!

You're welcome!

Of course part of why I wrote it was to create additional publicity for BetaList and myself, but IMO one of the best marketing strategies is to inspire others with your own stories.

I will be arriving on Wednesday (commuting from Long Island). We should get a group to meet up before the event!

Sounds good. I'll think of a meet up place nearby

Are you attending startup school? I will be heading to Penn Station in the early morning / early afternoon. I am a marketing/business/developer hybrid from Long Island. Always looking to network!

Awesome! No, I'm not. I wasn't familiar with it until I googled it just now. I'm not of an especially entrepreneurial bent, although it is starting to have more and more appeal. I've been doing contract work, and I can't see why I wouldn't want to turn it into a proper business. Hmu! I'd love to talk about what you have going on.

Where in NY are you? I'm on Long Island.

I live in Park Slope, NYC.

Easy!

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Ruby on Rails or Django. I am torn on which to move forward with. Suggestions are welcome!

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I won't be in Manhattan this Friday but I live on Long Island. It would be nice to coordinate a HN meetup though!