Wed 28 Sep
2011
One Year of LeanCoffeeTO
Posted at 12:25 PM by Max Cameron in Community
This week marks the one year anniversary of LeanCoffeeTO, a meetup group that we’re proud to belong to. I’ve written about why I think LeanCoffeeTO is a rare and valuable community resource, so we were happy to host one of the five consecutive sessions being held this week throughout the city.
Thu 26 May
2011
Customer Development Meets Startup Weekend TO
Posted at 4:15 PM by Max Cameron in Community
Nearly all startups fail, and although failure is often awesome, I would really like to see some successful products come out of Startup Weekend TO. I’ve become engaged in the lean startup community in Toronto, I’ve run some cool experiments, and I started a workshop for early-stage startups who are interested in customer development. I think that’s why Chris asked me to address the group, and coach throughout the weekend.
Tue 08 Feb
2011
Defining the Value of Community
Posted at 8:20 PM by Max Cameron in Community
Over the past two and a half years, we've come and gone through a number of meetups geared toward what we can call the "digital scene" in Toronto. More recently, we've become involved in LeanCoffeeTO, a group of small business owners that meet to discuss Lean Startup principles. I never expected it to be tremendously valuable, but that’s what this particular group has become. In this post, I've tried to articulate what I'm getting out of this meetup, and where I'd like to see it go in the future.
Mon 13 Dec
2010
Now hiring: Full Frontal Interface Developer
Posted at 4:35 PM by Adam Doeler in Community
From the desk of Max Cameron,
Big Bang Technology is a small software design and development company based in Toronto, Canada. We are currently five people, hoping to reach level seven in the coming months. We are two and a half years old and we hope to be in business for another ninety-seven and a half years.
We build a rapidly-growing eLearning platform being used by large and small companies.
Fri 20 Aug
2010
It’s a privilege, not a right.
Posted at 10:21 AM by Max Cameron in Community
We've been working with a fantastic designer who goes by the name Mike Precious. He comes strongly recommended.
Wed 07 Jul
2010
Big Bang Technology Second Anniversary Party
Posted at 11:00 AM by Max Cameron in Community
It's been two years since we started our company. This calls for a party.
Mon 14 Dec
2009
Now hiring: Junior Web Developer
Posted at 2:45 PM by Max Cameron in Community
We're looking for a Junior Web Developer to work at our office in Toronto. This position starts as a six-month full-time contract with the possibility of extension.
Mon 22 Jun
2009
Tools for Event Organization
Posted at 10:06 AM by Justin Kozuch in Community
As an event designer, I use a number of tools to help organize and execute various events in the tech/web community. While I won't be able to talk about all of them today, I'd like to focus on a few that I REALLY like.
Tue 02 Jun
2009
Community Building 101: Some Thoughts
Posted at 8:11 AM by Justin Kozuch in Community
Traditionally a "community" has been defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location. Currently there are dozens of different types of communities, and even many more definitions of what "community" really is. I'd like to post some thoughts on community building, as it is the core of what Refresh has set out to do; build a community and promote it.
Sat 23 May
2009
Community Building 101: Building A Community on Twitter
Posted at 9:00 AM by Justin Kozuch in Community
Twitter is a powerful tool for building relationships, if used properly. Used improperly, it can wreak havoc, destroy perception of your brand, and even open you up to litigation.
Mon 18 May
2009
Community Building 101: Let’s Start The Conversation
Posted at 4:40 PM by Justin Kozuch in Community
There are many traits to a good community builder: authentic, non-restrictive, interactive (no pun intended here), good listener.
Mon 04 May
2009
Hug a Nerd, Fire Your Social Media Analyst
Posted at 3:48 PM by Max Cameron in Community
An open to letter to anyone who's interested in the internet, but isn't sure how to start the ball rollin'
Thu 23 Apr
2009
Social Media Guru On Site
Posted at 12:56 PM by Max Cameron in Community
Some of our friends know that I worked at a French restaurant for 9 years. I appreciate service. Yesterday we met with Jenn from The Drake Hotel to give her our take on twitter and our thoughts on how they could use it. Here's the follow-up email I sent Jenn today, which is based on the notes I made in preparation.
Mon 13 Apr
2009
That’s One Small Step for Justin, One Giant Leap for Big Bang
Posted at 9:13 AM by Max Cameron in Community
Sometimes you just know you're on to something.
Wed 25 Mar
2009
Our social network is your social network.
Posted at 4:12 PM by Max Cameron in Community
After hearing from Saul Colt at Refresh Events, we decided we couldn't let another minute pass without doing something nice for someone who might need some help.
Mon 20 Oct
2008
HTTP Gallery in London gives a voice to web artists
Posted at 1:05 PM by Max Cameron in Community
I got a kick out of HTTP gallery and particularly out of Jeremy Bailey's SOS videos. I suggest checking them out.
Mon 11 Aug
2008
The Kids Community Garden
Posted at 11:11 AM by Max Cameron in Community
For the past nine weeks, we've been volunteering at the Kids Community Garden in Cedervale Park...