Jonathan Markwell

Smidgn

Smidgn connects the world's smallest businesses so they can find great people to work with, avoid undercharging and concentrate on the things they are best at.

• Startup type: Company
• Status: Active
• Stage: Beta

Jonathan is a Ruby and JavaScript software engineer, specialising in building web-based tools and services that facilitate online conversations about specific topics or brands. More often than not the web applications he develops are integrated with existing communities such as Twitter and Facebook. In the last four years over 60 clients have benefited from his expertise, including startups, small businesses, charities, government institutions and blue chip corporations. More than 200,000 people have used the web applications he has developed.

Jonathan balances the time he spends writing code and creating new user experiences with organising community events, activities and physical spaces. Inspired by movements such as BarCamp and coworking, he’s passionate about facilitating real world conversations between highly skilled technologists and forward thinking business people. He’s worked with over 15 globally recognised brands to bring people together in Brighton, London, New York and San Francisco. More than 2000 people have participated in the events and activities he has made happen. In 2008 Jonathan founded a coworking space called The Skiff in central Brighton which has since grown into a 100 person strong multidisciplinary community.

Jonathan is available to advise and participate in the development of your web-based tools and services. He can also facilitate the development of expert communities around specific topics, brands, technologies or regions.

Outside of work Jonathan enjoys travelling and cooking for friends and family with his wife, Anna. When he can he spends free time getting out on the water, sailing competitively and for pleasure.