Martin Danner

During this time of physical isolation and economic hardship, more San Diego families than ever are finding it difficult to put food on the table. Learn how food insecurity affects San Diegans, young and old, from all walks of life, and how the San Diego Food Bank runs an enormous operation to fill the gap. To get assistance, or donate, or volunteer, please go to https://SanDiegoFoodBank.org/response .

At the January meeting we heard from Alden Domini, Community Partnership Manager at the San Diego Food Bank in North County. I was so impressed with her presentation that I asked her for an interview. Well, she suggested that I go straight to the top...

Each San Diego Tech Hub meeting highlights one or more community organizations that work to improve the lives of people in the San Diego region. Outdoor Outreach is one of those organizations, and I’m pleased to report that they’ll be joining us this...

Dan Hendricks takes Martin Danner on a tour of the OSML facility.

As a job seeker looking for an entry level position, you might be surprised how hard it can sometimes be to land that first job. Dan Hendricks explains why this occurs and what you can do to deal with this challenge.

Dan Hendricks tells us why North San Diego County is such a great place to start a high tech business or land a great high tech job.

Dan Hendricks talks about the three soft skills every employer looks for.

“We’ve never done this before!” Dan Hendricks tells us how a group of OSML “makers” designed, built and tested a working rocket engine, using a rocket supplied by NASA.

Dan Hendricks describes his “pay it forward” project, Open Source Maker Labs.

Dan Hendricks talks about Open Source Saturday, a passion project started by him and Kevin Brewer. Open Source Saturday is hosted at Open Source Maker Labs every Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

Dan Hendricks explains the pillars of excellence concept, and why he’s a lead on the Innovation Pillar at the San Diego Tech Hub.

Find out how you can hone your programming skills at the weekly Open Source Saturday gathering, create the next great product or app, or build up your career portfolio and hop onto interesting project teams – all at Open Source Maker Labs in Vista.

Join Martin as he meets some interesting people at the September 2019 meeting.

Claude Jones and Nick Parisi think that great things can happen one small step at a time. Don't let a big idea intimidate you!  

Claude Jones and Nick Parisi offer advice on how to start a new career in the high tech industry.  

Nick Parisi and Claude Jones each tells us what they like best about the San Diego Tech Hub.  

Claude Jones tells how one of the Conduits, Christie Marcella, created a highly successful passion project called Be The Boss.  

Claude Jones tells us how Passion Projects grew out of a desire by Conduits (San Diego Tech Hub members) to get involved.  

Nick Parisi explains how to get involved with the San Diego Tech Hub.  

The Pillars of Excellence are not static silos. Activities within the San Diego Tech hub usually span multiple pillars. Nick Parisi and Claude Jones point out that the mentorbot project is a good example of a cross-functional team.  

Applicant tracking systems dehumanize the hiring process. Nick Parisi thinks that communities like the San Diego Tech Hub offer an attractive alternative.  

Claude Jones thinks apprenticeships could offer an alternate path to great paying jobs in the high tech industry.  

Claude Jones and Nick Parisi offer a vision for how the San Diego Tech Hub could transforming the hiring process in the high tech industry.  

Nick Parisi explains why the Talent Pillar offers value to local high tech employers.  

Nick Parisi is a lead on the Talent Pillar. He explains the Pillars of Excellence concept, then tells us about the Talent Pillar.  

Claude Jones tells us about his hopes and dreams for the San Diego Tech Hub.  

Nick Parisi, an award-winning digital marketing professional, tells us why he chose to get involved in the San Diego Tech Hub.  

Claude Jones explains why the San Diego Tech Hub is a unique approach to building a tech community.  

Claude Jones tells the story behind the birth of the San Diego Tech Hub.  

Claude Jones and Nick Parisi discuss the importance of volunteers.  

Claude Jones and Nick Parisi stopped by the Conversayer studio. Claude is the primary founder of the San Diego Tech Hub, and Nick is a lead on the Talent pillar. We had a far ranging conversation about the San Diego Tech Hub, and I got to know Claude and...

We’d like to introduce you to a vibrant new tech community called the San Diego Tech Hub.