The crew at Mobile March is donating a large portion of their proceeds in memory of local technologist Farhan Muhammad.
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Mobile Conference Proceeds to Benefit
Late Technologist’s Scholarship Fund!
Mobile March pays tribute to Farhan Muhammad and his dedication to learning.
Farhan Muhammad
Minneapolis, MN – Mobile March organizers today announced that a large portion of the proceeds from the 2014 Mobile event would be donated to a scholarship fund being created in the name of Farhan Muhammad, local technologist and CEO of ILM who passed away suddenly on March 3, 2014. Mobile March will present a check for $2000 in the name of the local tech entrepreneur who was an early supporter of the annual conference that focuses on Mobile Business, Development, Design and Connected Devices. This year’s event was held Thursday, March 20th, 2014 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in the Minneapolis.
“Farhan was someone who I respected as a great technologist, visionary and friend,” said Mobile March Co- founder Justin Grammens. “His generous personal and financial support of Mobile March early on has had a positive impact on our conference and has helped get us to where we are today.” Mobile March’s Phil Wilson noted, “We’ve always considered Mobile March a place where members of the Minnesota mobile community can learn from each other. Farhan was quite passionate about learning, teaching and sharing knowledge within that communit. It makes total sense to donate to a scholarship in his name.”
According to an announcement from ILM Professional Services, CEO Muhammad passed away suddenly on Monday, March 3. He founded ILM Professional Services in 2002 with the focus on the emerging Microsoft .Net platform, adding technologies, including mobile, as the company grew. “He had an entrepreneurial spirit and was one of the kindest individuals I personally have ever met,” said James Dietrich in a statement. “He was passionate about technology and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.”
About Mobile March
Founded in 2010, Mobile March is an event dedicated to exploring the latest in mobile technology and trends. According to founders Justin Grammens, Phil Wilson and Linda Cummings, the name Mobile March not only denotes the month in which it takes place, it also emphasizes the ongoing advancement and growth of mobile technology and the related lifestyle.
By offering content that appeals to mobile developers, business people, and users we hope to facilitate a greater understanding between the constituencies that make mobile happen. Whether you make money with mobile or just use it to stay connected, we invite you to join us for Mobile March 2015.