Five minutes, 20 slides. What would you say?

At every Ignite, 16 artists, technologists, thinkers, and personalities will take the stage to answer this challenge.

Location:

Washington, D.C. 20001
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Ignite no. 1

Amanda Hirsch

My Dog Cosmo

I will poke fun at the limitations of Powerpoint as a communications technique by giving a corporate presentation - complete with bullet points and clip art - all about my dog, Cosmo. Hilarity will ensue.

About Amanda Hirsch:

I'm a writer and performer and live in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC with my husband, Jordan, my dog, Cosmo, and the occasional rat. My blog, Creative DC, showcases and inspires creative living in the DC area. I've given presentations, with and without Powerpoint, on topics such as digital storytelling and building online community at the American Press Institute, National Film Board of Canada, Online News Association, PBS/NPR Interactive Summit and the National Press Club.