Update: The team at Communitech recognize the gafoo. They are rebranding the event Tektoberfest (which I think is an amazing fun brand that is a fun play on Oktoberfest). Great work by Phil, Iain and a group of people that should be collaborating.
Update 2: Looks like the Communitech folks have updated their branding. Calling the event Techtoberfest and the previously mentioned Tektoberfest. They’ve also rounded out the line up with more great speakers including Devon Galloway Follow @devongal and Michael Litt Follow @michaellitt from Vidyard, Carol Leaman Follow @CarolLeaman of Axonify. This means you’ll get 2 Hot Sh!t Listers (Devon and Eric) and 2 more incredible CEOs as part of the line up. Shaping up to be a great event.
Apparently the Communitech team went to the rip, mix and burn school of branding. Founders & Funders – check. StartupFest – check. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I gave permission for the Communitech team my support for using Founders & Funders in Waterloo Region. No bitching about that. Not sure how Phil Telio feels about his trademark being reused. I’d be upset. But I digress, maybe serves as evidence that more of the operational money goes directly to entrepreneurs and companies that Communitech helps, because it’s not going into new branding.
It looks like an amazing event!
They have a great line up featuring:
- Alexis Ohanian Follow @kn0thing
- David Ossip Follow @dossip
- Eric Migicovsky Follow @ericmigi
- John Baker Follow @JohnBakerD2L
Given the strong history of Entrepreneur Week. And the speakers and types of events lined up, it is set to be a fantastic week.