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“You may or may not enjoy rockabilly music…but the second best thing out of Oklahoma (after teddy) is an art teacher named JD McPherson and his new album Signs and Signifiers. Firebug and others are fun toe tapping tunes. His sound is stripped down, all analog and well crafted. Supposedly playing at the Screamin Festival in Calella BCN, Spain this coming weekend. When is your trip to Paris (city of lights?) and for how long?” 

(The kind of emails I receive from my father). 

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My interview with Kiip Founder, Brian Wong

At just 21, Brian Wong has already made a name for himself in Silicon Valley – as founder and CEO of advertising platform Kiip he has raised $4.4 million in funding to date. He’s in Berlin for the Social Gaming Summit tomorrow, and Silicon Allee caught up with him recently to talk about redefining the advertising industry, his favourite startups and what he thinks of Berlin.

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Mentoring at Startupbootcamp, Berlin

Look forward and honored to be alongside other mentors who are dedicated in helping startups take it to the next level! I will be assisting with all things communication. 

“Startupbootcamp it is all about network and be part of an international startup eco-system that will help participating startups with faster, smarter startup growth. Get connected, expand your network and get to the next stage of your development cycle in just 3 months”. 

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Bring this guy to Berlin. Interview with Jacque Greene here

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My half Korean sister who lives in NYC. Meet Lisa G Bauer.

“Sixth Second Behind You” - Artist Lisa G Bauer (Ink, 2010) 

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My Interview with Robert Scoble at The Next Web Conference

Some of the most influential figures in tech gathered in Amsterdam this past weekend at The Next Web conference to discuss, review and report on the latest developments and trends in both the European and American scenes. Among them was Robert Scoble, renowned Silicon Valley-based tech blogger also known as the Scobelizer. Silicon Allee caught up with him to find out his views on startups in Europe and what he thinks is hot at the moment.

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The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent in an unprecedented way, with unlimited opportunities. But does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era. www.presspauseplay.com

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I pledge to use my voice to spread the message of Miss Representation and challenge the media’s limiting portrayal of women and girls. 

Opening quote in trailer from Alice Walker: 

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any”. 

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Speaking at SWITCH Conference, Lisbon - Portugal

Look forward and honored to be meeting Portuguese/European entrepreneurs, interesting tech industry leaders and of course strolling through the beautiful streets of Lisbon. A big thank you to Ricardo Sousa for making this happen. 

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Detroit sound from a producer with hip hop roots. Love the stacked speeds, so genius. This is where my boyfriend and I tastes converge. Go Monday night dance parties at home.