Hacker Dojo: Origins, Context, and Future
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The document outlines the history and evolution of the Super Happy Dev House (SHDH) initiative, from its inception in 2005 to its current status with over 110 members and numerous global outreach efforts. It details the process of accidental and deliberate franchising, highlighting various locations and events that have contributed to its growth and community engagement. Looking to the future, it emphasizes the goal of creating a global network of peer educators and establishing environments that foster such communities.
Hacker Dojo: Origins, Context, and Future
- 1. Origins, Context, & FutureJeff Lindsay + David WeeklyPenLUG, December 10, 2009
- 2. Origins (2005)LGLan + SuperHappyFunHouse + Movie Night => ….???
- 3. SHDH #17pm – 7am: “Dusk Till Dawn”.A dozen geeks in my living room, drinking beer and Red Bull.PBwiki 1.0!“Take off your shoes…!”
- 4. SHDH @ SHFH (2005-2006)“That was fun, let’s make this a regular thing!”
- 5. Execution FormulaTry new things.
- 7. Anyone can be staff.Results:Lightning Talks
- 8. DHX (whoops)
- 10. Tables + chairs
- 11. The DevHouse TrailerTry Something Radical(it’s okay to fail)
- 12. Accidental Franchising (2006-2008)CocoaDevHouse (London)SuperHappyDevClub (Cambridge, UK)Cologne DevHouse (Germany)SuperHappyDevFlat (Zurich)SuperHappyGrow-OpDevHouse (Vancouver)SHDH Aotearoa (New Zealand)PhoenixDevHouseDevHouse BostonDevHouse PittsburghMilwaukee DevHouse
- 13. Deliberate Franchising (2008-2009)BarCamp was well franchised: steal that idea!Mexico Trips (2008)DevHouse HermosilloMexico City DevHouseHackspedition! (2009)=> Obregon, Morelos, Guadalejara, Queretaro, Tijuana, Monterrey, Guanajuato….
- 14. The Tipping Point>350 Coders ALL DAY.
- 15. “Let’s Make This Permanent.”
- 16. Dojo TimelineWinter 2000: Hacker Dojo v0.1 – 950 Pershing, San Jose, CA.Spring 2001: Wooden “Hacker Dojo” sign etched.January 31, 2009: SHDH #30 PitchFeburary 1: wiki set upFebruary 23: mailing list, property searchMarch 10: first group meetingMarch 30: space review, including 140AApril 6: legal reviewApril 21: property reviewMay 5: Bylaws+ Directors=> Incorporated!July 28: LEASE SIGNED!August 12: FIRST MEETING IN DOJOAugust 23: Open HouseSeptember 17: Expansion into 140BOctober 16: Mercury News Cover Story!December: Fox News Coverage
- 17. BumpsLease signing took forever.Difficult to decide on legal structure.Chicken & Egg w/space & membership!City Zoning Issues
- 18. Present Day110+ members, 50+ staff, 100% volunteerCash-flow positive, 501c6 corporation.Fortnightly staff meetings.>8000 square feet of space!Several events a weekFresh bread and coffeeOpen “almost” 24/7Amazing changes every day (sign-in system!)
- 19. Context: Gather Smart PeopleGreek AgoraRoman Fora“College” (Community, guild, society)Medieval CouncilsFrench SalonsEnlightenment SocietiesFreemasons?Homebrew CCChaos Computer ClubHackerspaces
- 20. Short-Term FutureExplicit Franchising“How To Start a Dojo” KitProcesses, software, forms, templates, tips!Community Mark™LOTS of LocationsSF, Mid-Peninsula, East Bay, North BayMexico City, Los Angeles, PortlandBetter integration w/Hackerspacescommunity
- 21. Longer-Term FutureA global network of peer educators.A society of thinkers.A mesh of “colleges”.Learning != school.
- 22. Progressively MetaHow do we throw a DevHouse?How do we enable communities like DevHouse to be created and thrive? (Dojo)How do we enable the creation of environments that can create communities like DevHouses? (Dojo Franchise)
- 23. How to HelpJoin the mailing list!Drop By! (140a S Whisman, Mountain View)Become a member ($100/mo)Sign up for staff!Teach a class!Host an event!Give feedback!Spread the word!