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  • My yearly pilgrimage to SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas

    So far, 2011 has been hair-raisingly exciting, a bit daunting but a lot of fun. And next week promises to be yet another of those weeks. Like I’ve done for the past three years, I’m going to SXSW Interactive in…

  • South by Southwest 2009: Surviving a Week of Geekery

    I landed back in the UK two days ago, and I can already feel the most vivid memories of the week slipping away. Before any more memories disappear, better put pen to paper (figuratively, you know I rarely use paper)…

  • HSBC: International bank, local knowledge

    As you know, I’m now in Austin, Texas for a week of learning, meeting and fun. Before I left, following my own tips, I called my bank to ask them to make a note to my account saying that I’m…

  • Heading to Texas next week for SXSWi

    I get the impression that a very large British contingent is heading to Austin, Texas for SXSW this year, based on the few conversations I’ve seen floating around Twitter. I’ll be amongst the masses, heading to my favourite event of…

  • SXSW Day 1: Reconnaissance mission

    It’s only day 1 of SXSW but it’s already been quite the trek! Left work around 4pm on Wednesday to go stay at a Gatwick hotel, avoiding the 3-4am start required if I’d tried to leave Cambridge the morning of…

  • Going to SXSW? Let it be known!

    If you’re going to South by Southwest in March, let it be known. Add yourself to the wiki list started by Colleen and Adele, two Twitterers I’m following. It’ll be a first-time for me, so I’m open to any opportunity…