The first day of thinktank 2
For those of you who couldn’t make it I want to give you a feel. thinktank 2 started off mellow. Folks had flown in from all over the world and wandered into the park. It’s the kind of crowd where you don’t need crowd control. You look around and everyone knows if everyone else should be there or not. Even if you haven’t met many of the people, you probably know them as soon as you see them. One guy referred to it as a speakers conference, since so many of the attendees are the most sought after speakers in the internet world.
At this point, I was just stoked that we were done prepping, that we were fairly organized, like a bajillion times more organized than last year, and I was ready to just enjoy myself. Nico from Crepes and Corks came through as I knew he would, with world class crepes cooked up on the beach. Nico is actually Italian, but is a maker of crepes. He told me that lots of guys came by after thinktank and hit him up for more crepes at his shop. He makes killer food and I eat there whenever I am able to.
It was interesting this year. The mood appeared more upbeat and the people more lively right from the first moment than it did last year. There is this crew that is forming that is composed of some of the best and brightest in the internet business world. You will see a lot of these guys at thinktank, and at the elite retreat (Next week in New York!). You will also find them hanging as a pack at the poker tournament at Pubcon, and I have also seen them glomming together at Affiliate Summit, and heard they were together at SES. Expect big things from this group in the future. Not just the money they will make, but what this group will become. I have a lot of faith in our power and what we can do with it in the future when everyone has made enough money. 
The first morning the grey sea fog had not burned off yet, and it felt like a surfers early morning. Warm greetings, and a little chit chat. The fun was about to begin. Check out the gallery for the first set of thinktank photos.
Hey DK not sure I said “thanks” today, so thanks again. Hope the gastroc is recovering.
ReplyWOW! I’m totally amazed at how well the pictures you selected to post for Day 1 REALLY captured the mood of Day 1. You can see it in everybody’s eyes, facial expressions and demeanor. Can’t wait to see Day 2 and 3!
Reply@john andrews:
ReplyYes John, I have been patiently waiting for my daily thanks. Please proceed with the rest of your day now.
@Eric Itzkowitz:
Replyyeh Eric, my selection process went like this. Oh, that one is black, delete it. Copy, paste, post for all the rest.
@purposeinc:
ReplyYou’re just a natural.
I love the picture. The waves look really glassy in the opening pic. I’m sure now that everyone knows each other relatively well that it is easier for them to feel comfortable with one another. And I love crepes. I’ve never really gotten to have them at a real crepe place though, I always just make them at home with jelly and fruit. I should try this crepe place out. It’s in Del Mar I assume?
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