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Come work with me as we change the world

Come work with me as we change the world

Phew, time flies when you're busy changing the world. That wasn't just a oneliner to get your attention.

This summer I parted from one of the world's most successful startups, Issuu, after five exciting years. They just updated their About page if you want a fresh view.

Immediately following that I spent four months on paternity leave with my son. I'd say it qualifies for a life-changing experience. If you can't manage a six months old, how can you run a company? 

Oh, and while doing all that I introduced a new thing into the world, called Conferize. Read the latest update or check out our manifesto. This year we're looking to take Conferize live after having successfully tested it in the wild at a series of high-level events around the globe.

Basically Conferize is enabling anyone to get smarter about their conference life. Usually a conference presents the best networking and knowledge opportunity in any industry and region of the world–yet it remains a vast untapped potential until we embrace true networking and contemporary knowledge sharing standards. As we get ever more networked and globalized, the value of clever face-to-face interaction only increases. Improve the quality of conferences, both offline and online, and I'd say you've changed the world. 

After all, the economic output of professional meetings is bigger than that of auto manufacturing. It's a trillion dollar knowledge economy and from what I've heard, that's where we're all headed as everything becomes ever more ephemeral and intangible. 

Our team is top notch, only involving a-level people which I'm honored to have on board. I find that the only sure-fire way to grow as a person and a professional is surrounding yourself with great people. Today I'm giving you that same chance: Please take our test and get on board before this thing takes off.

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So, about that Conferize thing

Jun 10, 2011 11:41

So many have been asking about Conferize, my new startup (see my last post). I'm currently in San Francisco talking about it and meeting with some people. I can't yet share the intricate details, but you should head on over to our blog to learn about what kinds of problems we're looking to solve. I [...]

Au Revoir @Issuu, Hello @Conferize

May 27, 2011 0:48

Today is my last day at the Issuu office. It's very strange for me to say that. After five mind-blowing years, I'm yet again looking towards new horizons. I'll continue as a shareholder but no longer mess around in the engine room or speak on Issuu's behalf. I'm extremely proud of what Issuu has become. [...]

Reading Beyond Words, My Contibution for ‘I Read Where I Am’

May 23, 2011 1:09

I was invited to write a short essay for a book called 'I Read Where I Am', ed. by Geert Lovink, Mieke Gerritzen and Minke Kampman after a concept from Graphic Design Museum/Institute of Network Cultures. It was launched in relation to The Unbound Book conference held last week and looks to chart the status and future [...]

I’m Speaking at Oresund Mobile Meetup & Community Day #OMM2011 #CD11

May 16, 2011 23:54

Just a quick note to anyone attending Oresund Mobile Meetup or Community Day. I'll be speaking about Issuu at both and am thinking about what to say. Let me know if you have any topics you'd like covered, or if you want to meet up. Hope to see you. Posted via email from FerroGate

A Couple of Interviews for Arctic Startups & In Treehouses

Mar 4, 2011 3:22

I've been asked to do a couple of interviews, and if you're into deep reading of prolific and scrutinizing scribbles, you're in for a treat. Enjoy. 'The Big Issuu' for In Treehouses, the We Are All Publishers Now edition I also did a piece about Issuu and digital publishing for a new hip digital publication called [...]

See My Panel from New Media Days 2010 About Mobile Apps (Danish Only)

Nov 17, 2010 6:33

via nmd.arkena.tv In case you missed it, here’s a nice video of my panel about mobile apps at New Media Days 2010. It’s in Danish. I thouight it went really well and that we covered a lot of important ground in terms of strategy, technology, payment, marketing and more in relation to mobile apps for [...]

The Display Advertising Technology Landscape of Today (It’s Rugged!)

Nov 16, 2010 4:33

via flickr.com I was hoping someone would catch a photo of this slide. It’s from Joseph Turow’s presentation at New Media Days and shows (just some?) of the display advertising services available today. It’s insane, right? As more and more advertising budgets are poured into digital advertising this space can only get more crowded than [...]

My Band Epic Typo Is Playing Live 3x (Vega, Gimle, Danish Synth Festival)

Nov 13, 2010 6:52

Maybe you didn't know I had a band. I do. In case you want to hear Epic Typo play live in Copenhagen and Roskilde here's the lowdown: November 19: Opening for Kellermensch, Lille Vega (Copenhagen V) 20: Danish Synth Festival, Lygten Station (Copenhagen NV) December 3: Opening for Kellermensch, Gimle (Roskilde) You can listen and learn at [...]

I’m Speaking at New Media Days About Mobile Apps + Thoughts About Apps

Nov 8, 2010 1:28

Tomorrow the influential New Media Days conference is taking off in Copenhagen, and I've been invited to sit in on a panel about mobile apps. It's looking to be one of the most popular slots of the conference, and why wouldn't it? Mobile apps is a hot topic in the media world right now. Many media [...]

Here’s My Presentation for Democamp.org (#democamp)

Oct 22, 2010 4:22

via issuu.com Sorry, here’s the updated edition. Great conference so far! Posted via email from FerroGate

Here’s My Presentation for Democamp.org (#democamp)

Oct 22, 2010 4:17

Open publication – Free publishing – More democamp Posted via email from FerroGate

I’m Speaking at Democamp.org 22-23 Oct. (@democamp) + A Few Thoughts on European Startups

Oct 13, 2010 1:02

I've been invited to speak at Democamp 22-23 October in Poznan, Poland. It's looking to be a very exciting couple of days with lots of entrepreneurs, talks and a startup competition. YouTube star Vika will be entertaining, which should be something of an experience. I always love the energy and vibe of those kinds of [...]