Excitement is building around 2.Ohio, taking place tomorrow evening (Friday, October 10).
Quotes:
Judy Estrin, author of Closing the Innovation Gap:Reigniting the Spark of Creativity in a Global Economy and former CTO of Cisco:
"The future of our economy and our quality of life will depend on our ability to create a culture that supports and promotes our ability to innovate. The nation faces major challenges - energy independence and climate change, national security and healthcare – each of which can provide opportunities – if we give innovation the attention it deserves," says Judy Estrin, entrepreneur and Author, Closing the Innovation Gap. "We need national leadership that has the vision, courage, and commitment to foster the right environment for innovation through wise funding, smart policy and the ability to inspire the nation and bring out the innovator in each of us. Obama exemplifies this type of leadership."
Angela Siefer, Lumifi VP of Business Development: “Some tech jobs may be going overseas but tech innovation is very much American grown. It can and does happen in any U.S. state and with encouragement will happen more frequently. I love my state. Obama's technology platform will elevate non-Silicon Valley regions like ours. There is no reason why a tremendous amount of homegrown innovation cannot happen here. When I am asked why Hoffman and Estrin are coming to Ohio I always respond ‘Because we are a battleground state. And because we asked."
From the Meetup Registration:
Darren Kennedy:
“More than anything, I want to hear something positive about where we
are/can head in the future. I think we all need this right now.”
Kate Gaylord:
“Technology experts here in Columbus + Obama. Sounds like a great combination.”
- What do you want to get out of 2.Ohio?:
- Suzie Childs:
- “Education is critical!! Listening to new opportunities and
strategies, debating and discussing ideas to reach common goals can be
motivating. How can I reach more with my message? How can I move people
into action while still keeping it simple?" 
- Tom Williams:
- “Knowledge and connections. I want to walk out thinking differently than I did when I walked in."
- Nick Seguin:
- “I am interested in gaining insight into technology communities and
approaches from around the country. Any chance for this is invaluable
as we shape our own technology community and culture here in columbus."
- Why are you attending 2.Ohio?
- Dave Ungar:
- “I want to know how these technology leaders view the importance of
technology, innovation & education, and specifically, the
president's role as a technology leader
Tim Jones:
“I am excited that Columbus IT is demanding attention from such
prominent IT players. I am attending to support my community and listen
to political and innovative perspectives.”
