A few weeks ago a friend of mine pointed out the
Digital Mission website to me and said I should consider applying for the next "mission" to New York in November. Seeing as I have plans to launch
ShareMyPlaylists.com into the USA next year (or whenever Spotify launch) I thought it would be a good idea. So I duly applied and filled in all the online forms stating why I should go etc. then I found out a couple of weeks ago that I had been accepted!
The Digital Missions are run by
Chinwag in conjunction with
UK Trade and Investment and are designed to introduce you to key people in the "digital" sector in territories that you want to grow your business in. I'll be in NYC for 5 days and there is already a cracking itinery put in place to ensure we make the most of the trip, including drinks at the British Consulate, so yes I'll be breaking the suit out :)
For me, this will be a really valuable opportunity to meet some key players in the USA but I'm also really looking forward to meeting and spending some time with the other
attendees on the mission and sharing experiences of running a startup. The last time I was in New York was over 10 years ago so I'm also really looking forward to going back and seeing more of the city and doing the whole tourist thing.
Have any other companies/startups thought about applying for the forthcoming digital missions? It's not something I would have known about until recently but maybe it will be of use to ranyone reading this blog. Let me know if you apply.
What I'm listening to right now: "
Le List"
about me
Welcome to my blog. My name is Kieron Donoghue and I am the founder of ShareMyPlaylists.com, ContentNow.co.uk and some other stuff. I have no idea why I'm blue on this photo though but I like it!
Sounds good. Think I will wait until I have conquered my local market first though!
Sounds like an amazing opportunity to get the key people you need to, served on a platter.
Fantastic news for your site.
You’re always welcome in our Webgains US office Kieron! We expect a house call from you during your visit: 108 W39th Street, Floor 10, Suite 1000
Congrats Kieron. I can’t wait for the “insider exclusive” blog post outling what it is like to rub shoulders with the big wigs in NYC.
First of all, congratulations. Secondly, I would be very interested in a summary of your trip and your top tips based on your findings.
Well done mate, it’s been great for everyone to see how sharemyplaylists has developed from launch and how you continue to develop it and help it grow.
Awesome mate, will do just that
Sure, will do my best to blog while out there too.
Thanks for your support mate, really appreciate it.
Congratulations on your selection, Kieron! It seems like a wonderful opportunity, and I am sure you’ll make the absolute most of it! Drinks at the consulate sounds extremely posh and colonial like, old chap. Enjoy and happy networking!
Thats really great !!