Jim Colgan was a producer and digital editor at WNYC Radio for almost ten years. He now works independently, helping news organizations with mobile mapping projects and consulting for technology companies that include the texting platform, Mobile Commons. Jim launched one of public radio's first ever crowdsourcing projects by asking listeners of WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show to report on the price of milk, lettuce and beer at their local grocery store. Jim is also an active member of Hacks/Hackers New York.