Podcast appearances and mentions of christopher wink

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very, very, special friend, Christopher Wink, Co-founder and CEO of Technical.ly.Chris discussed his upbringing in a rural corner of Northwest New Jersey, which lacked exposure to technology and entrepreneurship. Despite not coming from a family with a background in journalism or entrepreneurship, Chris shared how his parents' traits—his father's ability to talk to anyone and his mother's love of questions—fostered his interest in journalism. His journey into journalism began unexpectedly during his time at Temple University, where he was introduced to the college newspaper. This experience ignited his passion for journalism and provided a foundation for his entrepreneurial pursuits.Chris explained the origins of Technical.ly, a digital news outlet covering the intersection of technology, community, and business. Technical.ly began in late 2008 as a small project with two friends, conceived during a time of uncertainty as they realized traditional newspaper jobs were becoming scarce post-recession. Although Chris downplayed the initial risks involved, he acknowledged that the real entrepreneurial challenges and risks came later as the business grew. He emphasized that the true spirit of entrepreneurship lies in the mental and emotional commitment to building something meaningful, even when practical circumstances are less than ideal. Witness how Christopher Wink turned curiosity into impact, transforming ideas into the next big thing in journalism on this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Technical.lyhttp://technical.lyChristopher Wink's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwink/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

It's the Friday News Roundup! We're talking about the aftermath of the presidential campaigns that came through Philly this week and what's next for Governor Josh Shapiro. Plus, we talk about the recently announced price hikes on property tax and Philadelphia Parking Authority residential parking permits. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mike D'Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Christopher Wink, publisher and CEO at Technical.ly.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  What if the Olympics were in Philly? Here are some local events we could add. Philadelphia in the national spotlight with Harris, Vance visits Walz disses Trump, mulls Vance debate in first appearance with Harris Philadelphia property taxes are going up. Here's where homeowners can find relief. Philly homeowners will see property tax bills increase $330 on average as city reassesses properties Philadelphia property reassessment will boost schools revenue by $115 million over 5 years Price of residential parking permits in Philadelphia to more than double in September Resources: Office of Property Assessment City of Philadelphia's Property Tool Philacan Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does financial freedom mean to you? There's lot of definitions, but for some Philadelphians it's hard to meet this goal. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Christopher Wink, publisher and CEO of Technical.ly, about a year-long reporting project called “Thriving” and what it takes for 10 Philadelphians to thrive in Philly.  The Pew Charitable Trusts ‘State of the City' 2023 Live Webcast : Issues Facing Philadelphia and Visions for the Future  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we always assuming a distributed workforce is a good thing for the worker? https://www.seanblanda.com/our-remote-work-future-is-going-to-suck/ a Gartner blog postwrites in Remotehttps://www.inc.com/jason-fried/excerpt-remote-workers-boost-quality.htmlpeople want to “go for it”Mechanical Turk-ziationAndrew ThompsonChristopher WinkTom CritchlowJovian Gautama

Philly Tech Week brings together hundreds of innovators and entrepreneurs from the Philly startup community. It’s one big adrenaline rush for Philadelphia’s tech scene. And it’s impossible to imagine a Philly Tech Week without Christopher Wink, CEO and co-founder of Technically Media. Chris has been heading Technically Philly for the past decade. He actually co-founded it during the recession ten years ago, and ever since, it has served as a trailblazer for Philly’s tech and journalism communities.  Live from Philly Startup Leaders Entrepreneur Expo, we’re going to be hearing about Chris’s own professional journey: from a young journalist to a first-time CEO. We’ll be talking about what distinguishes a good CEO from a bad one, and how you can present yourself as an entrepreneur. And, you’ll hear about Chris’s day-to-day: he absorbs a lot of information, from YouTube videos to excel spreadsheets. Because sometimes, you can find inspiration for your startup in the most unexpected places. Follow Comcast NBCUniversal Lift Labs online: Join the Newsletter! comcastnbculift.com @LIFT_Labs on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Christopher Wink is the Publisher and CEO of Technically Media, which publishes local tech news network Technical.ly and nonprofit news site Generocity.org. He’s a lead organizer of Philly Tech Week and Baltimore Innovation Week, and in 2017 Folio magazine listed him as one of the 100 most innovative media leaders in the country. In this episode, you’ll hear how in 2008, right as the economy collapsed, Technically started as a tech blog between 3 friends who were looking to get experience in an industry that wasn’t hiring. Chris will share how they would weather the storm, and how over the past 10 years they’ve built a company that not only reports but also offers events, conferences, and a hiring platform. And, we’ll dive into the mindset of an entrepreneur, and how the line between huge success and catastrophic failure is often invisible. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

Current Civic Innovation Co-op, Madeline Demas, sets out to understand what civic innovation means and what that looks like in Philadelphia. Interviewees: -Jim Saksa: Reporter, Plan Philly -Jess Solomon: Director, Art in Praxis -Seema Iyer: Associate Director, Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance -Julianna Reyes: Lead Reporter, Technical.ly Philly -Tony Abraham: Lead Reporter, Generocity.org -Mo Manklang: Community Manager, Generocity.org -Christopher Wink: co-founder and Editorial Director, Technically Media Song Credit Artist: Chronicles of Sound Song: Soo Station Album: Landscape Year: 2012 www.chroniclesofsound.com facebook.com/chroniclesofsound @chronicles-of-sound

Technical.ly has a singularly focused mission: Better Cities Through Technology.  Founder Christopher Wink, along with his co-founder Brian Kirk, have been keeping true to that mission since they founded the media company after graduating from Temple University in 2008.  Their story is unique (Philly Mag recently covered Wink and Kirk here) in that they’ve approached the creation of their media company with an almost rigid journalistic integrity.  They push no agenda other than to edify the communities that they cover.   In my brief conversation with Chris we discussed how he and Kirk have managed to stick to their mission, the balancing act they sometimes have to play with their advertisers, how they have worked tirelessly to build a staff that shares their values, and how they are continuously experimenting with new methods that add greater value to their readers in a way that strengthens communities.    Take 30 minutes and listen to what Chris has to say, and be sure to check out their work at technical.ly.

I had a great conversation with TechnicallyPhilly’s Sean Blanda last week. We talked about how the Philly IT scene is still lively, and about how he and his two compadres Brian James Kirk and Christopher Wink gather and write up news on their lively and informative website. Technically Philly covered our Philadelphia Emerging Tech show ... Read More The post BizCast #1 – Sean Blanda of TechnicallyPhilly.com appeared first on Chariot Solutions.