John Polacek

Last week I was finally able to attend a Technori Pitch. This month’s event featured early stage companies focused on having a positive impact on some of the most pressing social challenges in Chicago, the U.S. and the world.

The promise of Bootstrap is so appealing. A quick, easy way to get a web project up and running that just works, and works well. It is a promise that comes with a trap.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been hired by AuctionsByCellular (ABC) as Lead Web Developer. ABC is an exciting new company that uses people-powered technology to help charities improve their fundraising efforts.

If you are someone who has a lot of ideas for a variety of things, this is how I recommend you use Trello.

My slides from my Techweek Chicago presentation are up at johnpolacek.github.io/open-source-for-fame-and-fortune.

Notes from Techweek LAUNCH, where five startups compete for a cash prize.