Why Digital DUMBO Matters?
DUMBO is a neighborhood in Brooklyn – the word stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. As written by our friend Hide at DUMBOnyc.com, “In 1978, the naming of Dumbo was conceived by resident artists as a way to make the area sound silly and unattractive to people looking to buy real estate here.” For a more complete history of DUMBO read on here and here.
DUMBO use to be most famous for producing cardboard boxes and Brillo soap pads but now the area is perhaps most famous for its innovation in digital media and technology.
Digital DUMBO
I co-founded the Digital DUMBO event in January of 2009. The event was a grassroots movement to better organize the Brooklyn digital community. Digital DUMBO now has a mailing list of over 1,300 and monthly attendance of over 350. Follow our Facebook Fan Page to be notified of upcoming events!
Digital DUMBO was created to raise awareness and foster business for the local technology community. We do this through collaborative efforts with local organizations, companies and individuals to showcase local talent, educate the community, and facilitate idea exchange. The goal of our efforts is to drive future talent to the area, sustain business and solidify the community as a viable economic player in the New York Metro area.