There is plenty to digest and think about after spending an afternoon with some of the local tech community movers and shakers, but my overall thought is: I need to get the FUCK out of Customer Service.  I am really good at what I currently do, but there is SO much more out there that I could excel in and thrive in doing.   

There are so many brilliant people out there, and I feel honored and privileged that a fair number of those are in my direct vicinity.  A good portion of the panel, and the event itself, was focused on filling a need where no one else was doing so.  The first thing that pops into my head around this crowd is that they know their shit backwards and forwards – but they’re not an overly outspoken group.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not this way.  I certainly have my shy moments, but I know when I really need to man up and do something that might otherwise make me uncomfortable, I’ll do it – IF I, or my interests, will be furthered by the effort. 

Maybe that’s the gap I need to fill.  A lot of these people have some really brilliant ideas, but not so much the voice to reach the potential customers/investors/collaborators/ employees etc…  Maybe I need to do some research.  And for the love of Pete, get some business cards that aren’t generic ECM business cards.  No matter how cool I am, it doesn’t look cool to have to hand-write my name on my card.  Makes me look like a fake, no?