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Dan Chuparkoff

Dan Chuparkoff

Chicago, IL, United States

What's the best way to clean windows?

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Windex is the best cleaning solvent that I know, but I've also discovered over the years that cleaning windows isn't just about the solvent, it's about the thing you use to wipe ... [more »]

how to start software development company

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 • asked by Karol Kisielewski 
Starting a Software Company doesn't start in the place you might think.  Most aspiring Software Founders try come at this from the Idea perspective.  Think of a great Idea and the ... [more »]

What type of clothes should I plan on wearing each day at SXSW?

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 • asked by Scott Dzierzanowski 
Tip Number 1.  It's likely that you'll be wearing the same thing for the entire day.  The days are packed with activity and unless you booked your hotel 10 months ago, it's likely ... [more »]

What’s the best way to reconnect with your group after they scatter to different SXSW conference sessions?

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Last year, one of the StandOut SXSW Startups was a company called Group Me (http://bit.ly/xjukUL).  I was at SXSW with more than a dozen people and not all of our phones supported ... [more »]

What are the best ideas to promote your startup on SXSW?

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 • asked by Sebastian Zontek 
Everybody loves free tshirts!  And you should get yourself on a panel or two.   [more »]

Going through the massive #SXSW schedule looking for worthwhile social media related speakers/sessions. Any suggestions?

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Getting through the massive #SXSW schedule is a challenge.  There are a variety of ways that I've heard that help people find the CantMiss sessions, but the way I like the best is ... [more »]

How to get to Austin from San Antonio without a car?

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 • asked by Sebastian Zontek 
Hands down, it's the Amtrak Texas Eagle.  It will take you 2.5 hours and it will cost you between $13 and $20. Check it out::  http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak  You'll end up ... [more »]

Where is the best place to stay for SXSW (hotels)?

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The Best Place for SXSW Hotels is the SXSW.com Reservation System: http://bit.ly/w4FHqK This list of hotels thoroughly covers all of the hotels in walking or shuttle distance of ... [more »]

Where are the best restaurants that SXSW festival attendees must eat at?

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This one is easy.  Not trying to take anything away from Stubbs - It's awesome and it's close to all the action.  But if you really want some unforgettable Austin BBQ, find a car ... [more »]

What is the 1 most useful gadget to bring to SXSW?

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Let's face it, we're at SXSW.  Everyone's going to have their phone with them.  Phone, at least from the perspective of this audience is an automatic requisite like "shoes" or ... [more »]