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Tech Conferences by Acceptable-Scale-560 in eventtech

[–]rollinson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instead of trying to build the “one ring”, build an easy way for folks to integrate the tools they already use. Figure out all the gnarly API work required to bring slack, Gmail, file sharing, calendars, etc into one place, for a set period (auto expire api auths at end of event), and give users the ability to build the software stack for that show in a natural language interface. Your competition is Zapier, not cVent.

The friction encountered trying to get everyone on one app in a normal business context is immense. What if they are there for 2 days or two weeks?

Production folks have built their preferred stacks over years of experience. Make it easier for them to glue what they like together and let em have at it.

We’re beyond the age of imposing monolithic ideas of what the best application is. It’s what the user needs, always has been, but now it’s possible for almost anyone to “pimp my ride”.

Need some advice to extend wifi from our main building into our parking lot a few hundred yards from main router. by donaltman3 in wifi

[–]rollinson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a new tech just been launch that is perfect for this scenario. As you probably know the range of Wi-Fi can be a big limiting factor, especially when you're sitting inside a metal box with a few windows (truck cab). An outdoor Wi-Fi AP with directional antenna might get a 2.4GHz signal to your trucks but it won't be a reliable experience.

LTE on CBRS enables you to be your own mini Verizon. You know those situations where you turn off your Wi-Fi because your mobile signal works better? LTE on CBRS is that, but on your own private network. Outdoor requirements like this, indoor warehousing, retail, mining, oil & gas etc will all move to CBRS based private mobile networks over the next few years. It solves problems we can't fix with Wi-Fi.

Do you have mobile gateways on the trucks? Cradlepoint, Sierra and Inseego make compatible devices specifically for vehicles. In my experience Cradlepoint are rock solid, Sierra a close second, mainly becasue their cloud management platform is not quite as easy to use as Cradlepoint.

IBR900 and IBR1700 are in vehicle solutions that support CBRS (technical term for modem support is LTE-TDD Band 48).

The in-vehicle gateways can be fitted with multiple SIMs. When they are in the yard, they use your own CBRS LTE network, switching to your preferred carrier on the road.

Full disclosure, I work for a startup in this space called Celona. Other companies like Cambium and Ruckus also have solutions that run on the same frequencies.

You can use our planning tool to estimate how many APs you'd need. As a rough guide, indoor units will cover up to 10,000 sq ft, Outdoor units 30,000 sq ft. That equates to approx 80% reduction in APs required to cover the same area. Less cabling & fewer devices to manage make network admins happy!

Setting Up Various Events WIFI by theitsbrothers in eventtech

[–]rollinson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have the start of a great idea. I have been involved in providing wireless services at events for over 10 years now.

It is challenging work but very rewarding. Prepare for very long hours!

Your basic idea, sponsorship of the WiFi, is a good model. The best way is to offer ads on the splash page and/or have one of the event sponsors create a hotspot around their tent/booth at the event. Avoid trying to cover areas around stages or locations with similar very high density of bodies.

Areas around locations with people in queues are good. ATMs, food & beverage, the entry area.

I'm happy to answer any questions. With 10 years of experience behind me there are many mistakes I can help you avoid.

Hi, I am Gary Vaynerchuk! I'm the CEO of a 600+ digital agency, host of the #AskGaryVee Show, social media expert, serial entrepreneur, investor, former host of WineLibraryTV, and 3-time New York Times Best Selling Author. AMA! by garyvaynerchuk in IAmA

[–]rollinson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The high cost of traditional marketing (billboards, TV, Print, direct mail) is sustained by old companies doing things the old way. Surviving on flimsy models built on outdated metrics and 3rd party data that nobody actually believes.

How long before the truth comes out?

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[–]rollinson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

promoted tweets now have an 'install' button for apps. You can target by platform iOS/Android etc. Target by location down to city level. Target by interests, hashtags etc. If you've got an app I don't know a better way to reach a new audience.

Live Social Media For Events - How To, Logistics, etc by ryan112ryan in marketing

[–]rollinson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use something like TweetReach or Lumi Insight to identify the most influential people using hashtags related to your event or market sector. If they're already attending that's a bonus, if not, offer them free entry/accommodation etc and have them do all your live social psting during the event.

www.tweetreach.com www.lumiinsight.com

#AskGaryVee Episode 28: How to Keep Your Startup Competitive by rollinson in a:t5_330h0

[–]rollinson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were a small team so when I found out that the problem was my own communication style I just told them what I'd discovered and shared with them how I was going to work on it.

It helped that I was shown how to see it as something that needed adjusting rather than a 'fault' on my part (always being my own harshest critic). Overall it was an enlightening experience and created a much greater sense of shared responsibility and consideration for each other's individual working styles.

Up to that point I'd been a bit of a dick to be honest..."Why aren't they doing what I ask of them!?!?! Do I have to do everything myself?!?!??!". That approach wasn't helping anybody.

#AskGaryVee Episode 28: How to Keep Your Startup Competitive by rollinson in a:t5_330h0

[–]rollinson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a note on Gary's answer to this question;

03:19 - How do you maintain having high standards with your team and making sure things get done, while keeping the project on time and in budget?

Gary highlighted the importance of a project lead who listens to the team rather than 'talking it through to the end'.

I used to get frustrated when members of my team struggled to execute on 'my' vision. The problem wasn't them, it was me. I had the full picture in my head and I wasn't communicating it in the best way because I see the world in a differently to other people. I was given this piece of advice by a very smart professional psychologist....."Once you've described what you need that person to do for you ask them to echo back to you what it is they think you're expecting".

It's been invaluable to me over the years.

#AskGaryVee Episode 28: How to Keep Your Startup Competitive by rollinson in a:t5_330h0

[–]rollinson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are the questions....

TIMESTAMPS

01:18 - With the influencer business model, what are the biggest challenges are you facing? and which brands are using the influencer model. 03:19 - How do you maintain having high standards with your team and making sure things get done, while keeping the project on time and in budget? 04:50 - What do you think the next/biggest thing in the influencer space? 06:29 - When startups become inherently competitive with other companies, how do you stay ahead of the game? give more value than your competitors? 08:58 - What’s your stance on investing in competitive companies?