While many things were said about Ignite Boulder 5 in the immediate hours and days following the event, we wanted to take some time to recap what was written, both by the Ignite Boulder 5 planning committee as well as the presenters & general public. We also wanted to reach out to you and ask you to help us make Ignite Boulder 6 even better. Us? Over-acheivers? Yeah, maybe just a little.
Ignite Boulder 5 went in a different direction than the previous Ignites.
Shortly after Ignite Boulder 4 Larkin Carey, shared his observations on that event along with suggestions
A very humble thank you to everyone that came to Ignite tonight.
I never imagined having an event at the Boulder Theater, nevertheless a very fun, high energy and geeky event.
The feedback has been tremendous.
Thank you to the speakers, you did amazing and did more than make us laugh, you taught something, and that was beautiful.
Thank you to the staff at Boulder Theater.
Thank you to the volunteers that made the event run with very few hitches!
Thank you to our sponsors, Adobe, One Button Life, Fruit Friends (autonomous), Your Mom (yes, someone gave us stuff to give away
Answers to your questions:
How do I get my ticket?
You need to buy one online here, and then just show up to Boulder Theater after 6 on July 2nd.
Can I buy my ticket at the door?
We have 50 tickets for the door, first come, first serve! $5 cash.
What is the schedule?
6pm doors, 7pm presentations start, 8:45(ish) The Autumn Film 9:45(ish) Fellow Citizens.
Can I bring someone under 21?
If they are your child and you accompany them.
What is it like?
Part geek, part presentation, fast paced, no pitches, plentiful drinking and overall FUN! Then two great sets by two of
Joel Gratz- You don’t need a life coach! All the answers were in the 4th grade…
Larkin Carey- Surviving Free Fall from 30,000 ft without a Parachute: A DIY for the unfortunate airline passenger
Gregg Tobo- How a magician (and his magic trick) helped to advance the Industrial Revolution
Rick Bakas- Bacon and Timetravel
Erika Napoletano- How Victoria’s Secret is Single-Handedly Causing the Current Recession
Michael Tseng- Interaction Design (is not your father)
James Baber- US Culture – Through the lens of Top Grossing Movies & the DSM IV
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Two big surprises!
Location: Boulder Theater. Because of this venue, we have to charge a small fee of $5.
Two kick ass local bands: The Autumn Film and Fellow Citizens will play after the show.
Plus, one lucky attendee with walk away with Adobe Creative Suite 4.
Sound good?
Buy your ticket
Ignite Boulder is a night of presentations with a twist. Presenting on a subject of their choice, speakers have exactly five minutes to teach something, enlighten us, or simply inspire—backed by twenty slides auto-advancing every fifteen seconds. Quick, fun, and smart, we sell out the Boulder Theater.
Our eighth event is on February 10th, and you can see all of our previous talks here.