Julie Samuels shares her journey from a journalism major to a prominent figure in the tech advocacy space, detailing her experiences at NCSA, her work with EFF, and her role in founding Tech NYC. She discusses the evolution of the internet, the cultural differences between Silicon Valley and New York City, and the importance of community engagement in shaping the future of technology. Julie emphasizes the need for tech companies to be involved in civic issues and how Tech NYC aims to support and represent the tech industry in New York.
00:00 Introduction and Early Internet Experiences
02:11 Career Beginnings at NCSA
05:08 Transitioning to Journalism and Early Online News
08:00 The Shift in Journalism and the Dot Com Bubble
10:53 The Evolving New York Tech Scene
13:54 Joining EFF and First Amendment Advocacy
16:55 Mainstreaming of Internet Issues
19:53 Reflections on the Impact of Technology
21:05 The Optimism of the Tech Boom
24:19 Contrasting Silicon Valley and New York Tech
32:25 The Birth of Tech NYC
42:34 Tech NYC's Role in Today's Landscape
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