[nassosdim]

That's alright. I keep hearing a lot about how hard it is for a company to sponsor someone and, given the short notice, I was struck surprised by it.

[j3]

I think the calendar/rush is a bigger problem than the will/funding. I will do my best, for future iterations, to invite the world.

[viandante]

j3, I just wanted to say that I find your approach inspiring anyway. At least you and LS are doing something about this. Becasue it is an issue. All the companies want perfect candidates, but none is willing to take passionate people and just plain teach them.