Jonathan de Armas

@mreflow Great to meet ya. I rarely X … glad I saw this!

I was asked on a podcast earlier this week if the negative comments still get to me when I publish videos or tweets. The answer to that is still unfortunately "yes." The length of time that they affect me for has gotten shorter but they always still hurt a little. I saw an interview with @Casey recently where he admitted that they still hurt a bit, even for him. My goal is, and always has been, to be helpful. My process is literally "learn, share what I learn (while trying to make it a little entertaining), repeat." I've turned down well over 7-figures worth of potential sponsorships just because I didn't find their product to be something that I found to be genuinely helpful. I've always attempted to put helpfulness and credibility above profit in everything I create. The team that helps me find new sponsors for the channel probably even finds me a bit annoying in how often I reject sponsors. lol I found the ultimate solution to all of this that instantly makes me feel better about what I do though... The solution is talking to people in real life. I go to events and meet people that actually watch my channel consistently and hear about how much it's helped them or how they never miss a video. This always reminds me that there's a vocal minority that is just always looking to be outraged by something or looking for small things to disagree with. But the silent majority of people, who never leave comments, still find what I do helpful or beneficial in some way. When I remember that these are the people I'm making the content for, my spirit is instantly uplifted again. People like @interactivebee, @AGraylin, @CubanJon, @ToddTerrazas, and so many others that I've bumped into recently. Our conversations have had even more impact than you probably realize. :) I was feeling a bit down this morning and even just writing this post has got me excited and energized again.

I started an official account for my role as Vice-Chair, Technology & Innovation Commission in @LongBeachCity … Meet @commissionerjda.

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This is BIG … for anyone who is still relying upon bastion servers to access your AWS EC2 (and other) resources in the cloud … things are improving!! lnkd.in/gFUnZ7Gw

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🏳️‍🌈 To my Long Beach Community, With a heavy heart and a sense of optimism for the future, I am stepping down from my role as Vice President of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce - 30th Anniversary (LBGLCC). I've seen Long Beach and its LGBTQ+…lnkd.in/gVRgWgjD

💵 Got $10 to help a GREAT CAUSE?? Every $10 donation from a separate email helps Gay For Good's fundraising challenge rise in the ranks. The org that gets the most $10+ donations will win a larger prize from GiveOut. 🏳️‍🌈 Ga…lnkd.in/g7yaEJtB lnkd.in/gudjXNjc

Apple Vision Pro is announced! Over 5000 new patents, and closing some of the known gaps in todays VR and AR systems. This thing will be available early 2024. You know Island Pitch is already prepared to build for it today. ;-) I can’t wait! 😍 #Vision…lnkd.in/gnr_qZfy

CommonSpirit is committed to creating and promoting a culture of non-violence as an essential element of health & well-being for all. Our United Against Violence initiative seeks to address, reduce and ultimately prevent violence in all its forms. #HAVhope commonspirit.org/violence-preve…

🌈✨ #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈💖 CELEBRATE & REMEMBER our LGBTQ+ history. It's time to 🌟EDUCATE🌟, spread love & acceptance💞. Against rising violence & divisive legislation, stand together as a 🌍global family to promote 🌟equality🌟 for all. 🎉 #Spread…lnkd.in/gc53BZbJ

🌈✨ RT @SesameStreet: #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈💖 CELEBRATE & REMEMBER our LGBTQ+ history. It's time to 🌟EDUCATE🌟, 💞spread love & acceptance💞. Against rising violence & divisive legislation, stand together as a 🌍global family to promote 🌟equality🌟 for all. 🎉 #SpreadLove #NOH8

I’m on my way! I’ll be at AWE in Santa Clara, CA today and tomorrow! Looking forward to experiencing the latest in cutting edge AR and VR to bring back to client projects at Island Pitch! lnkd.in/guhYfD-3

We believe that everyone deserves respect and acceptance, regardless of their gender identity. With @CubanJon @GayForGood #environment #gender #respect #TDOV #IslandPitch #DoCoolThingsTheRightWay #GayForGood #G4G #Inclusion

Combat workplace burnout with Artificial Intelligence (AI). By automating routine tasks, AI frees up employees to focus on more meaningful work, leading to improved morale and reduced burnout.

The South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have used the power of AI to co-write an episode, bringing to light the ethical concerns surrounding AI and corporate power. As AI technology advances, it's crucial that we ask ourselves what impact it will have on our society.

Here is a reminder for everyone - One can have an unfavorable opinion of someone and still show them honor and consideration.

Join us in celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This worldwide initiative challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, and promotes a more inclusive and equitable culture that celebrates differences and empowers every individual.

We launched a little blog section today in celebration of our 1-year anniversary of Island Pitch today. So many things to be grateful for lately. I’ve been mostly missing from the socials but you’ll see me come up for air a little more in 2023.

Island Pitch is at CES 2023. Walking the floor and seeing what’s new. lnkd.in/g3h_Gmv3

im personally getting way too much credit for openai. for a company like ours, the researchers and engineers that create the tech have far more impact than the ceo. if you want to congratulate someone, pick them! hard to overstate the collective talents of that group...