April 2, 2024
Daniel Boone Secor
4:06 PM
Hey Kevin !! Long time no talk. Good to see you on here. I've been seeing a lot of your content. Looks great.
Elisa Bruno-Midili
4:16 PM
Hey all! I am a 35+ year veteran of the real estate industry and local guide for resources and all things Hudson Valley! My husband Ron Midili and I are a team! We serve sellers and buyers throughout the Hudson Valley. We have unique talents and specialties to create an extraordinary client experience. I am an artist, content creator and love to cook and explore nature. I am a small business supporter! Learn more about us here We Are a Team Now! We also have a resource site Resources Ask me a question about real estate or where you can find a farm or great spot to eat!
Rob
5:00 PM
Hi y'all! I'm an Android mobile app developer in Kingston, spent 15 years in NYC tech, starting in agencies and moving to start-ups, moved to the Hudson Valley in 2021
Freddie at Barnfox
5:24 PM
Hey everyone, Freddie @ Barnfox
Cat Tyc
5:32 PM
Hi, I am an writer/artist living in Hudson. This is my creative portfolio: https://www.cattyc.com/ and I also do freelance copywriting/editing and events. My portfolio for that is here: https://www.theetheragency.com/
Currently I am working in Operations and Events at the avant garde fashion boutique Kasuri in Hudson. Here is a piece about us that just posted in VOGUE: https://www.vogue.com/article/inside-kasuri-the-hidden-avant-garde-fashion-boutique-in-hudson-new-york
I am also looking for short term copywriting/editing freelance projects. Please reach out if you have some projects in mind
Elisa Bruno-Midili
5:39 PM
love the Hudson vibe. Will let you know of any of your mentioned projects!
ron
5:44 PM
Hey! I run Macaroni Creative, with my wife/business partner where we specialize in branding, packaging and web design for the food and beverage industry.
We’re located in Kingston with our pups and daughter. We were both born and raised here, but spent about 7 years in Queens after college and moved back almost three years ago.
Feel free to hit me up on here or Instagram if you’d like to connect further!
We’re located in Kingston with our pups and daughter. We were both born and raised here, but spent about 7 years in Queens after college and moved back almost three years ago.
Feel free to hit me up on here or Instagram if you’d like to connect further!
dennisbrady.ny
7:30 PM
Hi everyone happy to be apart of this group! I’m a freelance camera assistant/operator and grip here in Newburgh. I find myself working on projects for documentaries, music videos and narratives. Excited to connect with you all!
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
8:14 PM
I thought we might get 40 people here in the first day, but we're already at 159. You all are amazing
Tonight I'm thinking about network effects — the more people are in this Slack, the more valuable it is to each of us. So here's my request, if you're so inclined: invite someone else who you think should be here. The more, the better
Tonight I'm thinking about network effects — the more people are in this Slack, the more valuable it is to each of us. So here's my request, if you're so inclined: invite someone else who you think should be here. The more, the better
sebastianodell
8:57 PM
Hey I’m Sebastian, I’m a full stack software engineer based in Kingston NY. Currently working full time/remote, but looking to start a small consultancy in the Hudson Valley primarily focused around helping small businesses design, build and maintain apps and websites. Thanks for setting this up!
Craig Valentino
9:09 PM
Hi all, happy to be here. Lot of creative people in here, wow! See a bunch of folks I know too! I'm a graphic and brand designer from Newburgh, currently the lead designer at Rabe & Co in Beacon and run my own work through studios called TGIM and Mash Collaborative.
thankgoditsmonday.co
rabeandco.com
thankgoditsmonday.co
rabeandco.com
thanks for creating another extension that brings HV creatives together!
drew
9:28 PM
Hey Everyone! I’m a Cinematographer and owner of Lights & Years Media here in Kingston. I help businesses and brands grow their reach through content so I’m always looking to chat with new folks and learn more about what they do! I also run Upstate Podcast Studio in uptown Kingston and have steadily been growing in that space as well.
Would love to talk shop and connect with anyone here and am hoping to get some community events in the media space going this year. Thanks for pulling this all together!
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Would love to talk shop and connect with anyone here and am hoping to get some community events in the media space going this year. Thanks for pulling this all together!
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Erin Costanzo Cummins
9:40 PM
what a fun day reading this channel. so nice to meet you all!
Cassandra Lyon
9:42 PM
Hi Everyone! I'm Cassandra, I run Lyon Visuals with my husband based out of Red Hook. Our studio specializes in 3D modeling/rendering, Photography, Illustration, Animation and more. We work with organizations big and small. Our site is under a re-vamp, but check out our work on Instagram!
Excited to connect with others on here!
Excited to connect with others on here!
Julian
9:52 PM
Hey all! I’m Julian, a composer/sound designer/noise wrangle based in Ulster Park. Looking forward to getting to know folks on this platform. Thanks for setting this up!
Mark Carranceja
10:06 PM
Hello, Everyone!
I’m Mark Carranceja, a New Media Artist based in Newburgh. I’ve logged in many years as a Video Editor, Motion Artist, Cinematographer, and Sound Designer. I’m also a Techno Producer/DJ and have been involved in the music industry since the late ‘90’s. I founded, Noisemaker Media, a production company, and it will celebrate its 22nd year this November. I directed over sixty music videos and produced a bunch of other content over the years. I also teach! I briefly left higher ed in 2023 after clocking in ten years as a full-time tenured New Media Professor, but I couldn’t stay away from the glorious purpose of teaching, so I’m currently an adjunct at a SUNY institution.
Thanks for setting this up! Looking forward to connect with you all.
I’m Mark Carranceja, a New Media Artist based in Newburgh. I’ve logged in many years as a Video Editor, Motion Artist, Cinematographer, and Sound Designer. I’m also a Techno Producer/DJ and have been involved in the music industry since the late ‘90’s. I founded, Noisemaker Media, a production company, and it will celebrate its 22nd year this November. I directed over sixty music videos and produced a bunch of other content over the years. I also teach! I briefly left higher ed in 2023 after clocking in ten years as a full-time tenured New Media Professor, but I couldn’t stay away from the glorious purpose of teaching, so I’m currently an adjunct at a SUNY institution.
Thanks for setting this up! Looking forward to connect with you all.
April 3, 2024
david252
6:36 AM
hello. I’m David. I live in Ghent near Art Omi. I am a startup mentor and startup community catalyst for the Hudson area. I’m working with Hudson Community Incubator to build a vibrant startup community in the Hudson Valley. More in my LinkedIn bio next. David on LinkedIn
Daniel Boone Secor
7:40 AM
Hey all, I posted earlier yesterday about my work in branding, but one of the other projects I launched this year is "This Our Valley," and blog that is all about the individuals in the Hudson Valley, like all of you, who have a story to tell. I'm highlighting all of you. It's a passion project that I've had the idea for for a long time. At some point, I realized that one of my favorite things in life was meeting new people and hearing their stories, and I've met so many people and learned so many things I would have never know otherwise had I not just took the time to have a drink at a bar or by a camp fire with a stranger.
Anyway, today I released the second issue with Annie McCurdy, a sustainable fashion designer from Newburgh. I'd love it if you all would check it out and also make sure you subscribe to get the latest issue every month.
https://www.corliesave.com/this-our-valley
I have some interviews in the cue for upcoming months, but anyone who has a story, which is everyone, reach out and lets set up a time to tell your story [email protected]
Make sure you give Corlies Ave. a follow son instagram as well to stay up to date https://www.instagram.com/corliesave?utmsource=igwebbuttonshare_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Thank you all in advance, and let me know your thoughts. It's for all of us after all.
Anyway, today I released the second issue with Annie McCurdy, a sustainable fashion designer from Newburgh. I'd love it if you all would check it out and also make sure you subscribe to get the latest issue every month.
https://www.corliesave.com/this-our-valley
I have some interviews in the cue for upcoming months, but anyone who has a story, which is everyone, reach out and lets set up a time to tell your story [email protected]
Make sure you give Corlies Ave. a follow son instagram as well to stay up to date https://www.instagram.com/corliesave?utmsource=igwebbuttonshare_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Thank you all in advance, and let me know your thoughts. It's for all of us after all.
criskimgara
8:26 AM
Hello everyone! My name is Cris. I've been working in IT and Software Engineering for 20+ years. I'm currently the Chief Technology Officer at Book of the Month, where I built their site, app, warehouse management and analytics systems, as well as the teams that manage those systems.
When I'm not selling books, I'm applying my industrial engineering knowledge to my family's farm in Chile.
I'm super interested in seeing what people are building in the Hudson Valley!
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When I'm not selling books, I'm applying my industrial engineering knowledge to my family's farm in Chile.
I'm super interested in seeing what people are building in the Hudson Valley!
Amanda Cassiday
8:35 AM
Hi Everyone! Happy to be here, thank you for the invite. I'm Amanda, Co-Founder of Engather, a tech + culture platform designed to reweave community through the gift economy. With a straightforward digital platform and an ecosystem of gatherings, workshops, and activations, we've been taking a highly local, grassroots approach to shifting mindset and culture from individualistic and transactional to collective and regenerative. We're currently rolling out in the mid-Hudson Valley and also within several organizational communities.
My past lives include leading design, strategy, and innovation for a fortune 100 company, real estate investing, and facilitating the creation of a woman owned microcredit group in a small village in West Africa. I currently consult and coach for business owners, entrepreneurs, and companies large and small across industries, and am dedicated to supporting and uplifting the incredible small business community here in the Hudson Valley.
My past lives include leading design, strategy, and innovation for a fortune 100 company, real estate investing, and facilitating the creation of a woman owned microcredit group in a small village in West Africa. I currently consult and coach for business owners, entrepreneurs, and companies large and small across industries, and am dedicated to supporting and uplifting the incredible small business community here in the Hudson Valley.
pat
8:54 AM
Hi everyone! My name is Pat Wheaton, I lead the software development department of Qvest.US, a Media & Entertainment focused consultancy of about 300 people. We are moving this July to the Kingston / Saugerties area (haven’t nailed exact location yet - any one know of a real estate agent they love?). I have wanted to move to the area for 5-6 years, and finally convinced my wife we need to escape TX (we have been in Austin for 25+ years). I am a hobbyist interactive art creator (though that has dried up quite a bit since my son was born 9 years ago) and enjoy playing guitar and making music. Really looking forward to connecting with the locally focused communities that seem so abundant in the HV.
Jason Petersen
9:45 AM
Hi all. I've set up a channel for anyone who is hiring or looking for work.
Craig Berry
10:35 AM
Hello everyone. My name is Craig Berry. I have been in development for 25+ years. Presently I work remotely for UL but I am always looking for side work. I am a .NET C# backend developer and I typically use SQL Server and Oracle databases.
hello933
10:40 AM
Hey all! I'm a Freelance Creative Director and Designer based in High Falls. I focus on digital-first brand identity systems and art direction. Linking my work and excited to find this group!
Hélène Lesterlin
10:44 AM
Hi all! Happy to see a new slack community for entrepreneurs. Thanks to the organizers! I work at Good Work Institute focused on launching a Kingston-based community fund right now. I have worked in VC and love helping entrepreneurs and activists refine their ideas and get them funded.
becca kennedy
10:52 AM
Hi!!! You all are so cool and talented!
I’m an independent consultant in Albany focused on user experience (UX), design research, and content design. Basically everything under the human-centered design umbrella!
Website
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Interrobang (monthlyish newsletter on design topics)
I’m an independent consultant in Albany focused on user experience (UX), design research, and content design. Basically everything under the human-centered design umbrella!
Website
Interrobang (monthlyish newsletter on design topics)
Arif Khan
11:07 AM
Hi all. I live in Wallkill (Town of Shawangunk). Grew up in Suffern in Rockland County. Lived in Oregon for 15 years, and then lived and worked overseas managing disaster relief projects for like 8 years. Moved back to the Hudson Valley in 2016. My wife and I sold our restaurant last year, and we are now starting a packaged snack food business. I also provide urban planning consulting. Thanks for the invitation. And thanks for creating this. Tim Weidemann kept telling me he wanted to introduce us.
tracylyndwyer
11:29 AM
Hey everyone! I’m an Art Director and Graphic Designer based in Rosendale. I specialize in visual identity and website design with a focus on ADA compliance. As the Board Chair of Fall Kill Creative Works, a local arts nonprofit in Poughkeepsie, I'm deeply invested in fostering creativity within our community and access to the arts.
Additionally, I'm one of three hosts on the podcast ArtKidz. We’re all SUNY New Paltz Alums, Go Hawks! The podcast includes interviews with industry experts and lively discussions about the latest trends, innovations, and obsessions. This podcast is perfect for anyone looking to be inspired and informed by the intersection of creativity and well-being - we really pack it in! Season 2 just launched in March and is now audio and video. Woohoo! Would love some feedback and to connect with anyone who may be interested in joining us on an episode.
Cheers!
Additionally, I'm one of three hosts on the podcast ArtKidz. We’re all SUNY New Paltz Alums, Go Hawks! The podcast includes interviews with industry experts and lively discussions about the latest trends, innovations, and obsessions. This podcast is perfect for anyone looking to be inspired and informed by the intersection of creativity and well-being - we really pack it in! Season 2 just launched in March and is now audio and video. Woohoo! Would love some feedback and to connect with anyone who may be interested in joining us on an episode.
Cheers!
Freddie at Barnfox
11:33 AM
Hey everyone, I'm so excited to see all you supremely talented HV creators, builders, and hustlers connecting here at all once! Kudos I've had a few folks here reach out to me about Barnfox. I'm more than happy to provide a free day pass for anyone on this Slack channel who needs utilize or check out a Barnfox space for a day. Feel welcome to DM me here and I'll pass along deets. We have locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Hudson. and I are chatting about hosting future in person gatherings for the ConnectHV community, details pending but I can't wait to meet this community IRL. In case you're not familiar with Barnfox, we have beautiful remote work/gathering spaces throughout the Hudson Valley, you can check us out here: https://barnfox.com/
Amanda Rue
11:45 AM
Hi y'all! A little off topic, but joining this group yesterday inspired me, and this morning I launched a new Whatsapp Group for Spicy Hudson Valley This is a place for adults to connect and share about 'spicy' events and activities around the area.
All respectful adults are welcome!
Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EIPSTupTXhE223zZ5er8e8
All respectful adults are welcome!
Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EIPSTupTXhE223zZ5er8e8
clark.frankel
11:49 AM
Great to meet everyone! My name's Clark, I'm the Post Production Supervisor at Big Think and Freethink. Before this I was at TED Talks for 8 years and before that CollegeHumor.com. I live in Fishkill with my wife and two kids, and on the weekends I do improv comedy and drone photography. Hope to connect with more of you!
bb
12:05 PM
Hi all! I’m a grant writing/fundraising consultant in Croton. I have worked for/with many arts orgs across the country like BAM, Uniting Voices (fka Chicago Children’s Choir), The Public Theater, and the Bay Area Music Project. In addition to the arts, I work in youth development, workforce development, grassroots organizing, and various other sectors. Check me out at visiongrowth.org
Tanya
12:12 PM
Hey, love a good Slack community. Look forward to connecting with so many amazing folks. I work in strategy, ops, and enablement for a tech company in NYC and also freelance for tech startups needing to build a go to market strategy. I'm on the board of Awesome Poughkeepsie and also live in the city of PK. You can find me on IG @hudsonvalleyshenanigans
ally.m.lampe
12:40 PM
Hello All. I'm currently a director of IT at a non profit up in Hudson (MHA of Columbia Greene). I've lived in the Hudson Valley all my life and plan on staying that way hopefully. I've been mostly in Beacon but in the last 3 years I've moved to the Kingston/Rosendale area and love it. I've worked in help desks in corporate environments and have 17+ years in IT. I am super passionate about libraries and reading (shout out to my Rosendale and Stone Ridge Libraries).
I dream of getting an internship program started at my agency for our IT department as well as giving those interested in IT a chance in the door who don't always have that opportunity.
My partner also recently started an IT services company called Cloud Powered Solutions LLC. Specifically working with cloud solutions for small businesses and navigating even complex migrations to the cloud. He has almost 20 years of IT experience.
I'm happy to chat about any of the above feel free to reach out :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lampeallison
https://www.cpsitsolutions.com/
I dream of getting an internship program started at my agency for our IT department as well as giving those interested in IT a chance in the door who don't always have that opportunity.
My partner also recently started an IT services company called Cloud Powered Solutions LLC. Specifically working with cloud solutions for small businesses and navigating even complex migrations to the cloud. He has almost 20 years of IT experience.
I'm happy to chat about any of the above feel free to reach out :)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lampeallison
https://www.cpsitsolutions.com/
Thaddeus Kromelis
12:57 PM
Oh, hello. invited me in here. Happy to be here.
Suppose this sums me up nicely
Jordan Koschei (ConnectHV)
1:37 PM
I never introduced myself, so here goes!
I'm Jordan, and I've lived in the Hudson Valley my whole life (Wallkill New Paltz Beacon Poughkeepsie). I'm a software designer and engineer, summertime stadium emcee for Stockade FC, and one-time recordholder for "HV Tech Meetup member with the best attendance."
By day, I'm a Principal Product Designer at Okta, where I work on design systems, globalization, and AI. On the side, I'm building ConnectHV as a directory of people doing interesting work in the Hudson Valley. I also interview people at CreativeHudsonValley.com and write about "software with a sense of place" at DigitalTerroir.org.
I'm Jordan, and I've lived in the Hudson Valley my whole life (Wallkill New Paltz Beacon Poughkeepsie). I'm a software designer and engineer, summertime stadium emcee for Stockade FC, and one-time recordholder for "HV Tech Meetup member with the best attendance."
By day, I'm a Principal Product Designer at Okta, where I work on design systems, globalization, and AI. On the side, I'm building ConnectHV as a directory of people doing interesting work in the Hudson Valley. I also interview people at CreativeHudsonValley.com and write about "software with a sense of place" at DigitalTerroir.org.
Joe Wilbert
1:44 PM
Hi all and thanks Jordan for launching this! I'm Joe, moved from Southern Cal to Rhinebeck in 2017 for family reasons. I'm a developer and have been working on AI startups for the past few years. I previously tried bootstrapping a computer vision / gesture control software company and now am in the very early stages with a cofounder building autonomous AI agents that can collaborate on behalf of different users. Also a recovering lawyer, don't hold it against me too much! I hope I can connect with a bunch of you at some local events.
Jennifer Santiago, Co-Host, Valley Girls Podcast
2:24 PM
Very cool, thanks for the invitation, ! I'm the co-host of Valley Girls Podcast. Tomorrow is our 5th episode, so we're just getting started! Always looking for ideas and interesting HV folks to have on the podcast, so check us out and feel free to DM me here with suggestions! https://www.valleygirlspodcast.com/
Dirk Liedig
2:26 PM
Hi, excited to be here
My girlfriend Flore and I are just starting something new in Stone Ridge called Neuland - a creative incubator and social space surrounded by 108 acres of forests, fields and a river ... happy to share more about this venture with anyone who's interested ...
Tina Roth Eisenberg
3:47 PM
Hi everyone! Thank you Jordan for so thoughtfully gathering the Hudson Valley creative community.
My name is Tina, but people call me swissmiss. I am a Swiss born graphic designer gone NYC, gone Hudson Valley.
I believe in labors of love. Mine are Tattly, TeuxDeux, Friends Work Here and CreativeMornings, the worlds largest face-to-face creative community with chapters in 238 cities and 67 countries.
I am hoping to kickstart the CreativeMornings / Hudson Valley chapter this summer. Please reach out if you're interested in helping getting the creative community together once a month, for a breakfast and a talk. For free.
Waving from Stone Ridge!
My name is Tina, but people call me swissmiss. I am a Swiss born graphic designer gone NYC, gone Hudson Valley.
I believe in labors of love. Mine are Tattly, TeuxDeux, Friends Work Here and CreativeMornings, the worlds largest face-to-face creative community with chapters in 238 cities and 67 countries.
I am hoping to kickstart the CreativeMornings / Hudson Valley chapter this summer. Please reach out if you're interested in helping getting the creative community together once a month, for a breakfast and a talk. For free.
Waving from Stone Ridge!
Chai Landau
4:45 PM
Hey folks!
I'm Chai, and I live in the Capital Region near Albany. I went to SUNY New Paltz and lived in Kingston for a while, and I visit pretty frequently.
I'm a frontend engineer (and sometimes designer), and I currently work at OctoAI, a Gen AI inferencing platform.
Looking forward to connecting
I'm Chai, and I live in the Capital Region near Albany. I went to SUNY New Paltz and lived in Kingston for a while, and I visit pretty frequently.
I'm a frontend engineer (and sometimes designer), and I currently work at OctoAI, a Gen AI inferencing platform.
Looking forward to connecting
Doug Bartow
4:49 PM
Hey everyone, I'm Doug and I live in Troy/work in Albany. SUNY New Paltz graphic design undergrad, go Hawks! I'm also involved in AIGA UPSTNY, we have a Slack community as well. When I'm not designing I obsess over and . Props to for starting this group.
Josh McKible
5:01 PM
Hi all and thanks for the invite! I’m originally from Newburgh, spent time in Chicago, NYC and abroad in Japan and now happily back in Beacon since 2011. I’m an illustrator and animator, visual swiss knife, creative director:
https://mckibillo.com
Psyched to be here!
https://mckibillo.com
Psyched to be here!
Gainsec
6:12 PM
Hello, I’m Jon G.
Moved back to the Poughkeepsie area recently. My day job is Managing Security Consultant at NetSPI. I’ve been a professional hacker for ~10 years. I conduct almost every kind of offensive cyber security engagements as well as leading a small team. To list a few types, Web App Pen Tests, Thick Client Pen Tests and Mobile App Pen Tests.
At night I do research, open source tool dev, contracting and whatever else as GainSec. You can find more info about me if you just google GainSec.
Always happy to be a resource so don’t hesitate to reach out
Moved back to the Poughkeepsie area recently. My day job is Managing Security Consultant at NetSPI. I’ve been a professional hacker for ~10 years. I conduct almost every kind of offensive cyber security engagements as well as leading a small team. To list a few types, Web App Pen Tests, Thick Client Pen Tests and Mobile App Pen Tests.
At night I do research, open source tool dev, contracting and whatever else as GainSec. You can find more info about me if you just google GainSec.
Always happy to be a resource so don’t hesitate to reach out
erinboogie
6:29 PM
Hello everyone! Im Erin, I live in Poughkeepsie, and I’m the co-host of In the Field Radio, a radio show that broadcasts on Vassar College’s radio station and also lives as a podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re currently nominated for a Chronogrammy, so really proud of that! https://www.inthefieldradio.com
I’m also a writer, although currently in between gigs and just freelancing bios, one sheets, epks, etc.
Looking forward to connecting with you all!
I’m also a writer, although currently in between gigs and just freelancing bios, one sheets, epks, etc.
Looking forward to connecting with you all!