Ignite Des Moines

This is our initial list of speakers for Ignite Des Moines.  The full list will be posted after the proposal submission process is over on October 27th.

(listed alphabetically by last name)

Networking for Nerds, Justin Brady

Every day more and more business owners appear in Des Moines. Many of these business owners work in the digital world and although they are good at what they do, they are unsure how to take their business to the next level through sales or relationships. This talk will help them engage their audience and form lasting business relationships that in turn bring in more money, and better business.

-Justin is the sales and marketing guy at Blue Coast Graphics, an offset printer in West Des Moines. He graduated from Northwestern College, and double majored in Graphic Design and Bible. He started a freelance design business and also worked in the hospitality industry which led him down to Iowa, where he was responsible for opening the new Holiday Inn at Jordan Creek. After spending a year in Des Moines hotels, Justin was lured away to work for Blue Coast Graphics.

Hyperlocal Localization, Andy Brudtkuhl

Discussing the trends of localization on the web, how it can be accomplished, how it is powered, and what direction it is going.

-Andy is the Chief Web Guru at 48Web, a Des Moines, IA based web strategy and consulting firm.

How to Keep Your Business Out of Court, Rush Nigut

Simple ways to protect your business and stay out of expensive litigation.

-Rush is a business lawyer with Brick Gentry, P.C.

10 Legal Issues That May Shut Down Your Website, Brett Trout

Website owners and developers are often in the dark when it comes to online legal issues. Many simple stick their heads in the sand until a lawsuit arrives. This talk highlights some of the most common legal problems associated with websites.

-Brett is a patent attorney, MMA fighter, and motorcycle racer.