The World Through the Eyes of John Brennan
What I built
A few weeks ago I embarked on a challenge to build a web application that uses data from a variety of volunteer services (like Kiva.org, VolunteerMatch, GlobalGiving, etc.).
People are volunteering, donating, signing petitions, making loans and doing other social actions as we speak — all over the world. My goal was to display [...]
This project was born out of an incredible, passionate desire to do my part and add some positive energy to the world. Living in America, we have a President that many believe will bring the positive change we all want to see. While I hope this is true, it is not solely up to the [...]
In a previous post, change starts with you, I discuss my ideas on ways to positively impact the world. I surmise that people are good and want to do good, especially now. However complexity gets in the way and renders ones motivation stagnant.
I believe that people are willing to make small changes to their daily [...]
Code. Design. Explore. is the blog of John Brennan, a web developer/designer, entrepreneur, and avid world traveler. I currently live in Brooklyn, NY.
I am the Co-Founder of OpenAction and lead Product Development. We are a open platform social enterprise that helps organizations engage with donors, share knowledge with other non profits and empower the community to get involved to create positive impact on our planet.
This blog will mostly be around building cool things, although I will surely include my travel experiences when I am abroad. Feel free to subscribe to a specific category if that is only what interests you. And please connect with me. I always enjoy meeting new, interesting people!