A Walk Down Memory Lane at AOL (That was then, this is now)
Last Wednesday (08 Aug) I went to Lunch 2.0 at AOL. What a difference a year makes =). Lunch 2.0 was first held at AOL in March of 2006. Mark Jen had asked me to host at AOL back when we were sneaking in cafeterias. I mentioned to Mark that we might have to pay for our own lunch and go to the cafeteria where we jaywalk across the street. Mark was gracious enough to say that was completely fine — little did I know that was their M.O. so it really was no big deal. The folks that came all fit in one picture frame:
Photo Credit: Terry Chay
It was nice and intimate and we were able to take them around and show them the office. I was most excited to show them the UX Cafe where we post designs and everyone can look and comment on them. I told some of my designer friends to take down anything “confidential”. When we got to the area, everything was taken down and all the boards were flipped hahaha I guess everything was confidential.
Today, designs may still be confidential but AOL is showing more signs of embracing the Silicon Valley Tech “Web 2.0″ community. The VP at AOL Silicon Valley, William Morris, welcomed folks. They had great schwag … giving away a Timbuktu bag! It’s really amazing how much Lunch 2.0 has grown! Check out the video below.
Don’t forget Lunch 2.0 at Plaxo Wed 15 Aug 2007. That’s tomorrow/today!!
Disclaimer: I used to be an employee at AOL Silicon Valley
Cross posted at: http://monkeynotions.com/blog/2007/08/14/a-walk-down-memory-lane-at-aol/
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