Coding By Numbers - Episode 34 (Mike Lee - Appsterdam, Patent Extortion & Product Engineering)

Summary: In this episode, Steve and Craig are joined by Mike Lee from Appsterdam Foundation to talk about moving to Amsterdam, Patent Extortion and Product Engineering. This podcast was recorded during YOW 2011 in Brisbane. A big thank you  to Rob Dawson for suggesting to us at YOW that we interview Mike - this was one of the most interesting and funny interviews we have done so far. Download LinksMP3M4AOgg VorbisQuotesWhat makes a good speaker also makes a good teacherWhen you hear there's a guy dressed like a mariachi  .... that you have to see!When I saw magnetic smart covers I thought "Maybe my mom would like my old Ipad"Amsterdam is like a cross between Epcot Center and Burning ManLinksMike on TwitterMike's BlogMike in his Mariachi suit (with band!)Appsterdam (and Twitter)Apple weekly WednesdaysWWDCPatent TrollingExtortionAppsterdam Legal foundationLodsys - patent extortionistVideo of opening of the Lodsys packet (Operation Anthill)Article 1Shell CompaniesUS 25% of software purchasing marketUS Patent system bonedDelaware and Nevada LLC shell companies$100 and 10 mins to setup a shell companyRuby on Rails / Iphone comboADHDMany doubt the existence of ADHDMariachiMaking apps that don't suckSiriGarage Band - Accelerometer PianoiPhone and iPad Christmas CarolSpeed to cool - Craig SmithUtility KiltDecline of the USJacob ApplebaumAnti-IntellectualismEpcot CenterBurning ManAmsterdamAppsterdam Embassy ProgramAppsterdam DelftAppsterdam WarsawAppsterdam Meetup