Yup, that’s me.
The Work Stuff
Hi, I’m Chris Spagnuolo and this is my little corner of the world wide web. I’ve been in the software development industry for around 15 years. Currently I’m an agile coach and trainer for Rally Software Development out of Boulder, Colorado. I’m a true believer in agile practices for software development and just about any other kind of production. In addition to being a huge agile proponent, I really value and try to communicate to others the value of customer enthusiasm and customer evangelism. I’m also very concerned about great design, branding, and marketing. I have adopted a very Zen approach in everything I do in my life, from design and presentations to writing and speaking. Simpler is better and less is always more!
The Real Stuff
When I’m not talking about these passions, I really love cycling, SCUBA diving, surfing, and running…in that order. I also work very hard with numerous non-profits to help stamp out hunger, poverty, and suffering wherever I can. I believe we are all on this planet together, and together, we can make a difference if we’d all do even the smallest good thing. I live in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife and two boys without whom none of this would be worthwhile. They are my world.
The EdgeHopper Stuff
So, why EdgeHopper? Well, I’m a huge Seth Godin fan. Seth likes to talk a lot about edgecraft. In Seth’s words: “Edgecraft is a methodical and measurable process that allows individuals and teams to inexorably identify the soft innovations that live on the edges of what already exists. The future belongs to people who can invent, implement, and sell the ideas–the free prizes–that become purple cows.” (And if you don’t know what a Purple Cow is, check out The Reading List page of my site). So EdgeHopper is my homage to Seth. I’m always hopping around the edges looking for something that I can turn into the future. It’s my passion.
I created this site and this blog to share my thoughts, ideas, and opinions on all of these topics. I hope the readers and casual passers-by of this little online forum find something useful. And if you don’t, I hope you at least smile as you check out my musings.
