I don’t know about you, but when I’m in a room filled to the gills with people excited about what they’re doing with their lives, it makes me smile.
That’s how I feel at SF New Tech. It’s a monthly ritual of entrepreneurial goodness.
Seems like folks really enjoy talking about how they’re trying to do cool stuff. Around the room conversations abound. I’m a firm believer that markets are conversations and you guys who were there last night knew how to get it on.
I love when you can get past the 30-second elevator pitch of your new tech, and then find yourself shooting the shit about something totally random, only to suddenly circle back to some real world ramifications playing at hand because of your new tech… there’s magic going on.
Relationships begin — and thrive — when the mind is open and relaxed. SF New Tech strives to produce an environment that’s dedicated to promoting a highly social, yet academic experience.
It’s simple. Drink up, eat some free yummy REAL tacos, meet new people, uncover a lead, a possible job opportunity, meet a money guy, a blogger from the WSJ, a cute girl (or guy) who knows …? And then sit down, shut up, and listen to others share with you what they’ve been working on. It’s a wonderful dynamic, if you ask me!
Also, we place a strict five minute limit on the demos because everyone should be accountable. The 5 minutes of Q & A is designed so anyone can connect with the CEO on stage and put him on the spot. And the CEO finds himself on stage because he’s not only looking to show off his baby, he’s looking for feedback … and the circle remains unbroken.
So — enough out of a guy who buys crazy shirts on eBay.
Here are some nifty links concerning last night (and then some…)
Real Time Ratings (starting on Friday)
And don’t forget … check out 8KMiles awesome Thrivabil-IT Challenge, that’s giving start-ups a leg up in the downturn. Enter for the chance to win free IT for a year and over $15,000 of software, hardware, IT services and unlimited job postings. Check out Thrivabil-IT.com .
If you’re the least bit interested, I’m speaking on an awesome panel at Sandbox Suites about how to put together Kick Ass events next Tuesday, September 22nd. It’s going to be a hoot – you should come! 
And if you’re around on Tuesday, September 29, the Elance Team is hosting an event for all providers, employers, fans, newcomers, fresh faces, and all elancers alike to come join them at Varnish Fine Art (77 Natoma Street) from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and have a drink (on them) and chat about how work as we know it today is changing in a big way. And don’t forget to bring a business card – they’ll be giving away some swag and will be giving away $500 in Elance services. Click here to RSVP.
Finally — for all you Founders and CEOs … if you’d like to be considered for an invitation to the exclusive Founder’s Feast and Poker 2.0 Tournament on October 19th at Stonebook Court, please let us know! Click here.
