JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

When the Why Comes First: Code & Share and the Vulnerable Tech Talk

Mar 8, 2026

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6 min read

When the Why Comes First: Code & Share and the Vulnerable Tech Talk

Where Memphis technologists bring the real reason they're building, and the room meets them there.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

This Week in Memphis Tech (March 9–15): Oracle Innovation Day Memphis Leads + 5 Must‐Attend Events

Mar 8, 2026

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11 min read

This Week in Memphis Tech (March 9–15): Oracle Innovation Day Memphis Leads + 5 Must‐Attend Events

A high‐momentum week of Memphis tech. Hands‐on creation, AI breakthroughs, and community meetups that keep our ecosystem learning, building, and moving forward together.

JC Smiley

Rising Stars of Memphis Tech

From Accounting Ledgers to Analytics Dashboards: How George Osei Is Teaching Memphis to Trust Its Own Data

Mar 2, 2026

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7 min read

From Accounting Ledgers to Analytics Dashboards: How George Osei Is Teaching Memphis to Trust Its Own Data

A graduate student with a finance background is quietly reshaping how Memphis institutions make decisions, one dashboard at a time.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

This Week in Memphis Tech (March 2-8): DevMemphis Monthly Meetup Leads + 8 Must-Attend Events

Mar 1, 2026

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11 min read

This Week in Memphis Tech (March 2-8): DevMemphis Monthly Meetup Leads + 8 Must-Attend Events

Memphis builders are in motion: Code Connector goes live, Women Innovating gathers leaders, and Mock Interviews invest in talent. Nine events. One week to plug in.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

Before You Need To: What Memphis Founders Learned About Being Understood

Feb 22, 2026

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9 min read

Before You Need To: What Memphis Founders Learned About Being Understood

Carl Fredrick Hill didn't teach pitching. He taught founders how to be understood.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 23–March 1): GiveCamp Memphis 2026 Leads + 9 Must-Attend Events

Feb 22, 2026

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11 min read

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 23–March 1): GiveCamp Memphis 2026 Leads + 9 Must-Attend Events

10 Memphis tech events this week: lead with GiveCamp 2026, build your circle at Data Speed Networking, and level up with GitHub Copilot at Memphis Python UG.

JC Smiley

Voices of Memphis

Teaching the Future: A Memphis Tech Leadership Spotlight of James Quick

Feb 19, 2026

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4 min read

Teaching the Future: A Memphis Tech Leadership Spotlight of James Quick

How Consistent Teaching, Open Doors, and Community Stewardship Helped Shape Memphis Tech

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

When Memphis Builders Shared the Work and the Struggle: Inside BDPA's Code, Create + Conversate

Feb 15, 2026

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7 min read

When Memphis Builders Shared the Work and the Struggle: Inside BDPA's Code, Create + Conversate

Game developers, bootcamp grads, and IP strategists gathered at Aldar Cafe for something rare: unstructured time to share projects, question AI tools, and talk about what building costs.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 16–22): Mock Interviews, Speed Networking + Founder Pitch Prep + 5 more Events

Feb 15, 2026

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11 min read

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 16–22): Mock Interviews, Speed Networking + Founder Pitch Prep + 5 more Events

Build what’s next in Memphis tech: strengthen the talent pipeline, expand your network with intention, and sharpen your pitch. All in one high-impact week.

JC Smiley

Memphis Startups and Entrepreneurs

SpeciNate, Part 2: Building for Trust, Constraint, and Conservation That Works

Feb 13, 2026

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12 min read

SpeciNate, Part 2: Building for Trust, Constraint, and Conservation That Works

What it really takes to build trust-first technology in Memphis. Lessons from SpeciNate on clarity, constraint, and designing for people doing real work.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

Experimentation Over Polish: Inside February’s Code & Share

Feb 8, 2026

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7 min read

Experimentation Over Polish: Inside February’s Code & Share

At the Code Connector’s Code and Share event, Memphis technologists shared unfinished ideas, asked honest questions, and learned faster by building together.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 9–15): Tech on Tap with Lia + 3 Must‐Attend Events

Feb 8, 2026

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10 min read

This Week in Memphis Tech (Feb 9–15): Tech on Tap with Lia + 3 Must‐Attend Events

Fuel your week with Memphis‐driven momentum. Four standout events built for connection, clarity, and career growth.

JC Smiley

Memphis Startups and Entrepreneurs

When Zoos and Aquariums Can’t Show Impact, Supporters Walk Away. SpeciNate Changes That

Feb 6, 2026

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8 min read

When Zoos and Aquariums Can’t Show Impact, Supporters Walk Away. SpeciNate Changes That

A Memphis‐rooted look at how one founder is reshaping conservation support with clarity, trust, and community‐driven impact.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: February 2 thru February 8

Feb 1, 2026

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9 min read

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: February 2 thru February 8

Fuel your week with Memphis tech in motion: Six events spanning code, design, community building, networking, and hands‐on maker energy, all designed to sharpen your skills and expand your circle.

JC Smiley

Memphis Tech Pulse

Where Memphis Tech Is Heading: Signals from January’s Events and Voices

Jan 31, 2026

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6 min read

Where Memphis Tech Is Heading: Signals from January’s Events and Voices

January showed where Memphis tech is headed: through shared learning, practical insight, and the people consistently building trust across our ecosystem.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

The Work Behind 35 Years: What D’Bo’s Teaches Memphis Founders About Staying Power

Jan 29, 2026

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6 min read

The Work Behind 35 Years: What D’Bo’s Teaches Memphis Founders About Staying Power

A grounded look at the operational lessons, hard-won discipline, and community wisdom behind D’Bo Daiquiris & Wings’ 35-year journey. And what Memphis builders can take from it.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 26 thru February 1

Jan 25, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 26 thru February 1

A standout week in Memphis tec: skill‐building, creator energy, and clear on‐ramps for newcomers. Seven events shaping the city’s talent pipeline and community growth.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

Demystifying WordPress at Design and Code: Practical Mechanics, Real Questions, and Shared Knowledge

Jan 23, 2026

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5 min read

Demystifying WordPress at Design and Code: Practical Mechanics, Real Questions, and Shared Knowledge

A working-room WordPress session where Memphis builders learned in public: sharing practical skills, real questions, and community-rooted knowledge that moves projects forward.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

When Copilot Meets Real Analytics Work: Inside a Memphis Data Professionals Working Session

Jan 21, 2026

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5 min read

When Copilot Meets Real Analytics Work: Inside a Memphis Data Professionals Working Session

A look at how Memphis Data Professionals explored Copilot’s role in real analytics workflows, and what it means for local talent.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 19 thru January 25

Jan 18, 2026

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9 min read

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 19 thru January 25

Fuel your week with hands‐on learning, real‐world tools, and community momentum. Four standout events shaping Memphis’ fast‐rising tech scene.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

Inside Tech901’s Mario Kart Night: Where Memphis Tech Comes To Play

Jan 17, 2026

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6 min read

Inside Tech901’s Mario Kart Night: Where Memphis Tech Comes To Play

How a simple game night at Tech901 turned into a reminder of why connection, joy, and shared spaces still power Memphis’ tech community.

JC Smiley

Voices of Memphis

The Memphis Method: Strategy, Community, and the Leadership of Lawrence Lockhart

Jan 16, 2026

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5 min read

The Memphis Method: Strategy, Community, and the Leadership of Lawrence Lockhart

How a Senior Developer Advocate Turned Community Mentorship into a Playbook for Growing Memphis Tech

JC Smiley

Newsletter

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 12 thru January 18

Jan 11, 2026

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7 min read

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 12 thru January 18

Seven events powering one strong week: Career Support/Networking meetup in Germantown, founder momentum at Innovate Xcelerate, and community building at Code Together across Memphis tech.

JC Smiley

Tech Meetup

Highlights from January 2026’s Code & Share Virtual Meetup

Jan 4, 2026

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5 min read

Highlights from January 2026’s Code & Share Virtual Meetup

Memphis technologists came together at January’s Code & Share to share projects, sharpen their voice, and learn as a community across experience levels and disciplines.

JC Smiley

Newsletter

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 5 thru January 11

Jan 4, 2026

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4 min read

Weekly Tech Events in Memphis: January 5 thru January 11

Fuel your week with Memphis’ top tech meetups: AI reports with Power BI at Camp Co‐Pilot and community‐driven connection at DevMemphis. Momentum starts here.

JC Smiley