Philadelphia Tech meets Baltimore Geeks on a Train

November 20, 2012 • Andrew Hazlett

Wondering about the success of gb.tc's Geeks on a Train to Philly? Let's let the participants tell you themselves...

View the story "Geeks on a Train to Philadelphia" on StorifyGeeks on a Train to PhiladelphiaOn Nov. 16, 2012, a group of Baltimore entrepreneurs, coders, designers, innovators, and other tech community enthusiasts got a first-hand look at Philadelphia's tech scene. These are their stories...Storified by Andrew Hazlett · Tue, Nov 20 2012 15:46:37Our friends at Technically Philly and city Chief Digital Officer Mark Headd were outstanding hosts during this intense day of tours, demos, and discussion...#GOATPhilly! http://pic.twitter.com/SSZV2d5uMark HeaddCheck out the detailed itinerary at our event page:Geeks on a Train Philly9:00a: Arrive at 30th Street Station (meet by Au Bon Pain): grab any coffee/food/breakfast, etc., discuss overview of University City (Dr...See how Technically Philly covered the run-up to the eventGeeks on a Train: Baltimore techies take field trip to Philly ...Nov 6, 2012 ... Geeks on a Train: Baltimore techies take field trip to Philly. Baltimore's ... The trip is part of GBTC's Geeks...We also previewed the trip in an episode of Baltimore Weekly with Brian James Kirk Baltimore Weekly 26: Charm City geeks take a train to PhiladelphiaawhazlettEntrepreneurs, innovators and good friends from Baltimore coming to visit Philly today. This is going to be fun! http://gb.tc/events/goatphilly/Mark HeaddBridging the Baltimore and Philadelphia tech scenes today! #GOATPhilly (@ Geeks on a Train to Philly) [pic]: http://4sq.com/S2gRh6Andrew HazlettEn route to Philly #geeksonatraincharlesmartucci#GOATphilly. Daniel and Jason loving 30th street station http://pic.twitter.com/gxXzluFUChris TonjesIt's cool that the day Geeks on a Train starts back up again, I'm getting a visit from @epaley who made the first one possible. #GOATPhillySharon PaleyWhere my geeks at? #GOATPhillyMark HeaddHave coffee will travel. RT @AndrewHazlett: About to stroll to our first stop #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/QfHBv04Ygb.tcIt’s Daniel from @baltimoremoit , @SJ843 our host @brianjameskirk & @zachseward of @newsworkswhyy #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/U5d4x7hOAndrew HazlettAnd here's the great story that Zach Seward filed based on these interviews...'Geeks on a Train' roll into Philly - NewsWorks"Geeks on a Train" - hashtag: #GOATPhilly - pulled into 30th Street Station shortly after nine o'clock Friday. The first wave of Baltimor...Here at Philly station as part of the #GOATPhilly with @gbtc and gangNitin @motifworksThe Geeks have landed. #GOATPhilly @gbtc http://pic.twitter.com/SaDhGkv3Jason HardebeckOur first stop was the University City Science Center, which offers space and support for start-up and established companies. We checked out the Quorum space and program: http://www.sciencecenter.org/programs/quorum

At University City Science Center with #GOATPhilly group. Entrepreneurial crossover in effect! http://pic.twitter.com/TimDcl5jMark HeaddDirectors of @quorum_sc talk about their impressive range of programs supporting tech-based econ dev #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/kgQH8K8WAndrew HazlettCome back again! RT@jonathanjulian The #GOATPhilly crew learning about @quorum_sc http://pic.twitter.com/YPf2woZZQuorum.@hardebeck and @brianjameskirk at the Science Center. Sharing ideas. #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/x2Y6BBbwMark HeaddDigital manufacturing & prototyping at NextFab Studio #goatphilly @ NextFab Studio http://instagr.am/p/SGHLNeK3i7/Andrew Hazlett#GOATPhilly at NextFab. @ NextFab Studio http://instagr.am/p/SGHakDxqet/Mark HeaddNow the #GOATPhilly crew gets a tour of NextFab http://pic.twitter.com/huzWKcCpJonathan JulianBe honest. The polygraph machine at NextFab Lab #goatphilly http://instagr.am/p/SGH8wgq3jc/Andrew HazlettSecond stop: NextFab Studios #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/6J1coj9iTechnically Philly3D printers, makerbots, & much more at @FabLabStudio #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/4OVJfxUoAndrew HazlettMore Science!! #goatphilly http://instagr.am/p/SGJ7Fmq3kn/Andrew HazlettTechnically technical #GOATPhillyVim InteractiveJason @Hardebeck in tech and sawdust and hardware hog heaven #goatphilly @ NextFab Studio http://instagr.am/p/SGKEemK3kv/Andrew HazlettUncanny 3D-Printing #GOATphilly @ NextFab Studio http://instagr.am/p/SGKLPICOvP/Charles MartucciHere’s @welchsteven telling us all about @dreamitventures #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/CFaLZcpHAndrew HazlettGreat incubator space pairing startups w/ mentors and success #GOATPhilly (@ DreamIt Ventures w/ 6 others) [pic]: http://4sq.com/TNUImGVIM Interactive'It's not about product, it's about the team' #GOATphilly @ DreamIt Ventures http://instagr.am/p/SGMh15iOhG/Charles Martucci@benkutil they're looking for lasting relationships, not product flip. 'thats West Coast'Charles MartucciChris Wink and Juliana Reyes of Technically Philly show us their digs...Hey! It’s the HQ of our ultra-awesome #GOATPhilly hosts @TechnicallyPHL http://pic.twitter.com/A3Wby6JbAndrew HazlettSubmit business plans via pneumatic tube at First Round Capital!First Round Capital #GOATPhillyVim Interactive#GOATPhilly people - check out the awesome @nextsepta app for public transit to Center City. http://nextsepta.com/Mark HeaddL station.kylefritzWe enjoyed a hurried but delectable lunch at various stalls in the famed Reading Terminal Market...Photo by andrewhazlett * InstagramandrewhazlettPhoto by kylefritz * InstagramkylefritzReading Terminal Market #GOATPhilly #PhillyVim InteractiveYep, we’re in Philadelphia! #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/TvlzYWCqAndrew HazlettThe City Hall portion of the trip was one of the most intriguing...City Hall #Philly #GOATPhillyVim InteractivePhilly city hall #goatphillyKelly MBeautiful architecture abounds #goatphilly @ Philadelphia City Hall http://instagr.am/p/SGZIkWq3hn/Andrew HazlettBaltimore CIO/CTO Chris Tonjes had some quality time with his Philadelphia counterpart...Blown away watching Baltimore and Philly CIOs share ideas. This collaboration thing may have legs #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/gndnKZo7Jason HardebeckPhilly City CIO: "we're not smarter than history" "innovate rapidly but with sustainability in mind" Think I'm in love #GOATPhillyJason HardebeckMeanwhile, the rest of us listened and traded ideas with some remarkably innovative civil servants...Mayor's Reception Room #GOATphilly @ Philadelphia City Hall http://instagr.am/p/SGa_OcCOrI/Charles MartucciNot tech related, but here's a pic of the ceiling in the Mayor's Reception room #goatphilly http://pic.twitter.com/iaSTSkjcDaniel WaldmanWow, Mayor Nutter just visited our briefing to greet the Baltimore delegation of geeks #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/IJY4jWzsAndrew HazlettHearing about the Culture Blocks online mapping tool http://cultureblocks.com/ from Moira Baylson at City Hall #goatphilly http://pic.twitter.com/X4yBxE9xAndrew Hazlettglad to take part!“@mheadd: Discussing @PhiladelphiaGov projects like Culture Blocks with #GOATPhilly group. @MBPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/syXH10tc”Moira BaylsonSparking civic entrepreneurs to solve problems w/ @storybellows and Jeff Friedman of the city gov #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/3tjdiK87Andrew HazlettThanks to the #GOATPhilly crew for swinging by the Science Center today and we hope to see you all sometime soon at @Quorum_Sc!UCScienceCenterMoira Kennedy presents on a really cool mapping resources for license and code inspections and violations #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/ButPKA3pAndrew HazlettNow @mheadd is sharing details of his newish job as Chief Digital Officer of Philadelphia #GOATPhilly http://twitter.com/AndrewHazlett/status/269515726958776320/photo/1Andrew Hazlett. @mheadd Philly & Bmore should sync on city apps and data efforts. Where do we sign? #GOATPhilly @gbtc @chris444 http://pic.twitter.com/Sz4T5kl4Jason HardebeckCities “throw off data” in countless ways, @mheadd wants to involve the entrepreneurial community in using it productively #GOATPhillyAndrew HazlettPhoto by andrewhazlett * InstagramandrewhazlettPhilly City Hall #GOATphilly @ Philadelphia City Hall http://instagr.am/p/SGiUUriOg7/Charles MartucciJust posted a photo @ Philadelphia, PA http://instagr.am/p/SGqrhJhXB4/Jonathan JulianBenjamin's Desk #GOATPhillyVim InteractiveGrey walls, white trim. #officedesign #coworking #incubators #GOATPhillyJonathan JulianPhoto by andrewhazlett * InstagramandrewhazlettPhoto by charlesmartucci * InstagramcharlesmartucciGood Company social enterprise companies #GOATPhilly http://pic.twitter.com/FEMzf0z2Andrew HazlettWe’re about to witness the first-ever Balto-Philly match of something called Quizzo http://bit.ly/U4DTGj #GOATPhillyAndrew HazlettView from Seed Philly #GOATPhilly http://instagr.am/p/SMVg6ps98r/VIM InteractiveAs most of the Baltimore crew returns tonight, a big thanks to tour managers @brianjameskirk & @christopherwink #GOATPhillyAndrew HazlettI may have been the only geek. Everyone else was pretty cool (and way younger than me) #GOATphillyChris Tonjes.@NewsWorksWHYY's @zackseward covers #BmoreTech's trip to check out the Philadelphia tech scene. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local//item/47151-geeks-on-a-train-roll-into-philly/ #GOATPhillySharon PaleyTrain-loads of thanks to @brianjameskirk @christopherwink & @mheadd for helping coordinate today's Geeks on a Train excursion. #GOATPhillygb.tcBlown away by the solid opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs in #Philly.Sarah JonesPretty strong arguments made today by both Baltimore and Philly folk at Geeks on a Train. Where to resettle? http://bit.ly/dearmayorMarla SMy fitbit stats for yesterday's #GOATPhilly - 17k steps and almost 8 miles traveled! http://twitpic.com/bdzl7kJonathan Julian30th Street #GOATPhillycharlesmartucciHere's Technically Philly's coverage of the event,Geeks on a Train: Baltimore technology crew visits University City, Center City [VIDEO]The East Coast corridor is dense, transited and its various technology communities are relevant to each other. It's something close to ou...

Andrew Hazlett

Andrew delights in connecting people & ideas. He's fascinated by Baltimore as it is and as it might be. A writer and online media maker, he also co-founded the CreateBaltimore arts-and-tech unconference. He has worked in journalism, as a book critic, as a federal cultural agency bureaucrat, and as a public policy think tank staffer.