CANADA'S SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERACTIVE MARKETING CONFERENCE
MAY 7, 2014 - TORONTO, ON
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Get to know.....
#DMS2014 Innovation Keynote: whurley
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I lead innovation at Chaotic Moon, a creative technology studio based in Austin, Texas.
Which companies or partners do you conduct business with as part of your day-to-day job?
Most of our clients. especially the larger brands (GM, Toyota, Starbucks, Whole Foods, American Idol, XFactor, etc.)
What did you do previously?
I worked in Apple R&D and IBM R&D early in my career. At IBM I was named a "Master Inventor'. Before starting Chaotic Moon I led Open Source and Open Innovation at BMC Software.
What are your goals when participating in networking events and conferences like DMS?
I like to meet as many people as possible. All too often people meet people they like and end up hanging out and not taking advantage of the amazing group of people that are participating in such an event. I want to meet and experience as many of those people as possible.
Do's and Don'ts of approaching you regarding business opportunities?
Do always approach. It doesn't hurt, but please be respectful to others who may also want to talk and avoid monopolizing the conversation. :)
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Wednesday
May 7. 2014
From 8am to 6pm
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Toronto Marriott
Eaton Centre Hotel
Toronto. ON
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Share the Event, and we'll DM you a discount code!
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It seems like every day you hear something about "the latest" innovation. William Hurley, or "whurley," as he is known worldwide, has been making these innovations for over 20 years. A holder of 11 patents, named "Master Inventor" by IBM, with a history in research and development at Apple Computer. whurley is a proven innovator who has constantly pushed limits.
Along the way, whurley co-founded Chaotic Moon Studios, a leader in mobile development and strategy, who have worked with clients such as NewsCorp, Marvel, Fox, Disney, Pizza Hut, BET, Sesame Street, Pinkberry, TNT, Windows, Betty Crocker, and many others.
In 2007, he co-founded iPhoneDevCamp, teaching eager developers how to prepare for the next big thing: mobile. whurley hasn't slowed down his pace of disruption.
In 2012, he created what Wired Magazine described as "The Best of CES" - an all-terrain skateboard controlled by hand motions, running on a Microsoft Kinnect and Samsung tablet, and achieving an exhilarating top speed of 32MPH. The innovation continued when he partnered with Whole Foods to develop The Smarter Cart™ - the shopping cart of the future, which not only guides customers through the store, helping them find items on their shopping lists, but also scans their food, both to help manage dietary needs and speed the check-out process.
Today, whurley is helping the world's top brands and companies think about the future of their products decades ahead of the curve, envisioning not only the next iteration, but the needs, functions, and lifecycle of the next generation. The Fortune 500 keeps his phone ringing constantly. You can find him speaking around the world on the topics of innovation, Open Source Software, hardware/software integration, and mobile technology.
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