As some of you may have heard, I recently got some very good news: My new tech start-up company, Learndipity, was selected as a winner in a global business plan competition. (Yes, the company is built on Drupal 7!) As a prize, I won $40,000, lots of business support and mentorship from entrepreneurs in 42 countries around the world, and free office space in Santiago, Chile. So the big news is that I'm headed to Chile for 7 months beginning in January!
So tonight will be my last Portland Drupal User Group meeting until I return in the Fall of 2012. If you can make it tonight, I'd love to say goodbye to everyone!
Although I will be taking a temporary break from helping organize the Portland Drupal User Group, I'll still be thinking about you guys all the way from Latin America. Jonathan and Melissa will continue co-organizing the group and I look forward to hearing about all of the fantastic speakers and events you'll be having. And of course, you all have an open invitation to come visit me in Chile! :-)
So I hope to see you tonight... I can't wait to fill you guys in on all of the exciting things that have been happening!
Cheers,
Ben Kaplan
Comments
Congrats!
Wow! How exciting for you! I won't be there tonight, but congratulations, have an awesome time, and see you when you're back.
Congratulations!
Sorry we'll miss your takeoff Ben, we just have too much to do this week. Congratulations on your new adventure, and we look forward to seeing you around again!
Good Luck!
Congratulations Ben! You wouldn't remember me, but you gave me a warm welcome when I came down to my first user group meeeting. From that moment, I knew I was about to connect with a very special group of people in the Drupal community, particularly in Portland. Best of luck to you.
Awesome Ben!
Your passion and enthusiasm will be sorely missed in the local community. Your story of what you've accomplished is amazing. I have no doubt that we'll be reading about you in the pages of our favorite tech sites in the not so distant future. Keep us posted on your progress!
Grats on the gig! Can't wait
Grats on the gig! Can't wait to hear about your awesome experiences.
Congrats and we'll miss you
We'll miss you, Ben. I missed the meeting as I was home sick, but you have been such a big asset to the group. Have a wonderful time. It will be such an adventure!
Grant
Sala kahle,
Grant
Awesome Ben
Way to go buddy! You have always been progressive with your biz - congrats.