My 2011 resolution: Add legitimate tips to foursquare

Dennis talks about how the idea for tips came about at Big Omaha

I'm a passionate user of the mobile application foursquare. I haven't done any research on it but I'm likely one of the top users in Des Moines (based on frequency of use and dedication to the intended use of the app, nothing more).

However, I've largely ignored the "tips" feature. It's been there since the beginning and I get notified of tips that my in-app friends have left all over town. Things like "You're at Chipotle, why don't you try a burrito?" or "The baristas at this coffee shop are the best". To be honest, most of the tips I've seen locally are so mundane or obvious they provide little value to the experience of using the app and I've always thought I would only be adding to the clutter.

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Charity: Water founder Scott Harrison's presentation from Big Omaha

The video above is the talk that Scott Harrison gave at Big Omaha in May that inspired me to give up my birthday to help provide clean water to the Central African Republic. It's about ~45 minutes long but well worth the time. Hopefully, it inspires you to donate and you can start with my campaign: mycharitywater.org/geoffwood

Perhaps it will even inspire you to give up your own birthday or do something else to help meet the needs of those 1 billion people.

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I gave up my 32nd birthday for Charity: Water

The video above was put together a year ago Scott Harrison, and his team at Charity: Water. Scott used it as part of a featured presentation at Big Omaha in May that was moving, inspiring and brought tears to the eyes of the 500 entrepreneurs and tech scenesters in attendance.

I shared it with my wife when I came home and mentioned that I'd like to do my part as a September baby and give up my 32nd birthday for the cause that Scott champions so well.

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Nametag Highlights - Year One

Almost 11 months ago, my wife and I both quit our jobs in Indianapolis and moved to Des Moines. She was set to start classes at Drake Law but I wasn't quite sure how I would spend my time. Looking back, it's been a great year.

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