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!
