Author Archives: Thomas Purves

Landing on MaRS this month

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Thomas Purves

As though March weren’t bat shit packed with awesome enough events already (TED, ETECH, SXSW, MIXX08, ECOMM) and of course closer to home ICE08, if you’re in Toronto, you may also want to save time for two promising events happening … Continue reading →

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And then somebody remembered that the oceans are full of free wind

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Thomas Purves

On the theme of ‘Old media don’t die. They just pine for the Fjords.’ French vineyard owners are returning to a slower pace of life by starting to export their wine by sailing boat – a method last used in … Continue reading →

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Speaking at DemoCamp17

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Thomas Purves

I have just been informed by reliable sources, that I will be speaking at DemoCamp17 on Monday on the subject of “The State of Wireless in Canada Sucks presented by Tom Purves“. I’ll be giving a 5 minute speed/ignite presentation. … Continue reading →

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