Every week, we dig through our events calendar and hand-select five events worth checking out. This week, take the time to hone your skills, learn a new one or simply connect with your fellow techies. Ready to start planning? Here’s what’s happening this week in Colorado tech.
Pitch Lab: How To Use Improv Comedy as a Tool for Innovation, February 20 at 6 p.m.
Learn how to embrace the art of improvisation and open yourself up to innovative ideas at this fun and educational seminar from Pitch Lab. They’ll pull valuable business lessons from improv comedy’s playbook to help you solve problems more effectively, create an engaging work environment and keep great ideas flowing.
TechTalks: Developing Interviewing Skills, February 20 at 6 p.m.
Is that upcoming interview giving you anxiety? You’re not alone. This seminar will help you tackle your fears and arm you with the skills you need to make a winning first impression. A panel of local experts will teach you to communicate clearly, answer those trick questions with confidence and make your pitch in an interview setting.
Hacking the Brick and Mortar Experience with Sprucebot, February 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Spruce Labs’ head of technology Anthony Chavez as he shares insights into how his company has leveraged technology — particularly its proprietary software Sprucebot — to create a better customer experience inside their brick-and-mortar shop and online.
Ask a Dev Denver, February 22 at 6 p.m.
Have a burning question you wish you could ask a professional developer? This is your chance. Whether you’re a newbie interested in entering the field, an experienced developer learning a new language or a tech-adverse business owner with a problem you just don’t understand, this panel will give you an opportunity to seek the help and mentorship of a local expert.
Global Legal Hackathon in Denver, February 23 at 4 p.m.
Wrap up your week with some fun at this hackathon geared toward building technology that can drive the legal industry forward. Lawyers, developers and anyone with a great idea for legal technology are welcome. People are encouraged to come in teams, but attendees can also form teams once they arrive.
