We ABSOLUTELY loved the#RAIN2015 energy @UCScienceCenter. Chris and I attempted to build a list of 5 things that we learned, but there was too much goodness! So, we added one more to the list.

 

1. We need more selfless outreach across our entire Ecosystem:

 

Question we need to hear more in Philly: “How can I help you?” Great words from #RAIN2015 keynoter @rrockrr @pointio @comcastbusiness

— Jeanne Mell (@jlmell) July 22, 2015

 

2.  Philly’s competing on a global stage:

 

“This is Philly vs. Everyone Else” #RAIN2015 — Ken Tomlinson (@kentomlinson) July 22, 2015

 

 

3.  People pleasing will get you nowhere:

 

“Keep us posted? You can go bankrupt keeping people posted” says CEO of @TeamGraphene #Rain2015

— Jared Shelly (@JaredShelly) July 22, 2015

 

4.  Collaboration is not limited startups:

 

“What’s really important right now are the #collaborations of corporations” –@daniellecohn of @comcastbusiness @UCScienceCenter #RAIN2015 — Benjamin Bock (@BenjaminABock) July 22, 2015

 

 

5.  Corporations require some serious flexibility:

 

“Meet in the middle to be successful in developing partnerships with big companies,” said Mike from @TeamGraphene #RAIN2015

— Cassandra Bailey (@cassapedia) July 22, 2015

 

6. Be mindful of the ‘David and Goliath’ heuristic:

 

Richard Prieto @Cnverg: talk to companies b4 building anything, big enterprise likes big enterprise, small startup = cute puppy #RAIN2015 — Flying Kite (@FlyingKiteMedia) July 22, 2015

 

 

If anyone out there is thinking to themselves: “Hey Ben! You put you’re own tweet in that blog you made.” My response is,”I know, I know.. only because no one else tweeted this quote”. See you next year!