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So who is in for She’s Geeky Twin Cities this August? The tentative dates for the event are August 6-7, 2010. We’re in need of some volunteers for the host committee as well as the event itself. You know you want to help out!

What is She’s Geeky you ask?
From the She’s Geeky website:

The brainchild of Kaliya Hamlin, She’s Geeky gives women in technology an opportunity to get together and discuss the unique issues they face in their respective fields. Hosting unConferences across the United States, She’s Geeky aims to inspire women technologists in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, provide a space for women geeks to create enduring communities, and foster collaboration and innovation among peers.

I attended the DC event last November and it was a wonderful experience. It was great to network and interact with techy women from so many different backgrounds. On Saturday, two women brought their daughters. I hope to see more young women at the event this August.
If you are a women in the Twin Cities who is interested in volunteering for the event, please reach out to me (@moarinternets) or Elizabeth Tupper (@etupper) on Twitter. We’re also looking for some sponsors, so if you or your company would like to support women in technology contact us!
She’s Geeky unConference topics – photo by jen_myronuk.

The first test of an entrepreneur is – can you spell “entrepreneur”?

So I think I passed that one. *whew*

I’ve decided to combine my passion for empowering women with my passion for video games. Its like the peanut butter cup of video games and its going to be awesome. As much as I’d love to spill the details, I know I can’t just yet — and its driving me nuts!

I have to say that I am amazed and in awe of the support I’ve been receiving for both my idea and what I’m going to accomplish. People really do want to help others.

So to that end, I encourage anyone with a great idea to start talking about what you want to do with that idea and see what happens. Perhaps you’ll be amazed too!