Julia Keintz's Blog

The SXSW experience has been a whirlwind, to say the least! Now as I look over my posts, my pictures, sift through my notes, tweet to my new followers, check out what my new foursquare friends are doing, and fill out my expense reports (expense reports, woof – amirite?), it’s also a great opportunity to [...]

I swear, I went to this panel despite not because of the PG-rated name. That being said, sometimes it’s nice to attend an event that knows not to take itself too seriously right from the title.
As Internet denizens, perhaps even avid Twitter users, you may have gone online to express your… ahem… unfavorable thoughts on [...]

Things are getting faster, people.
There are 1.8B Internet users in the world today and they are all collectively tired of hitting the ‘refresh’ button to get the latest information. Enter real-time web.
What is it? The best example you’ve probably encountered is the newest Facebook redesign that refreshes your news feed automatically. In short, this is [...]

Late last week, around 50 PepsiCo employees gathered for a Conn3ct networking event in Plano, TX. Sure, conversation was flowing, but people also were consulting a giant foam board and furiously typing away on their phones. What were they doing? Helping the Conn3ct SxSW attendees plan their schedules – voting for the most interesting panels [...]

I will admit to attending this panel only because I wanted to see if and when my phone will be able to taste. Okay, you got me. I want my phone to taste my pasta sauce and tell me that it needs more oregano. So, I’ll be quick to dash your hopes – sight, hearing, [...]

Look, such is the beauty of South by Southwest – you don’t make it into the panel of your choice (I’ll get you next time, ‘Future of Influence!’) and as you dejectedly stumble across the crowded hallway contemplating your options, you find yourself in an interesting panel you never even considered before.
All around me various [...]

As it happens, my desk in the office is located close to the super-secret double doors that lead into our R&D wing. Unfortunately, my job does not allow me to roam around the test kitchens or poke my head into the super-secret flavor development meetings (um, chime in here, R&D people – you do have [...]

It’s true, not only am I still in Dallas, but in true blogger fashion, I am writing this post from the comfort of my pajamas. That’s right, people, I’m now a real blogger – teeth unbrushed, hair still a mess – I am a sight to behold!
I am also in the midst of packing – [...]