There's something about Seattle, I've lived in three big tech towns and of all of them Seattle has the greatest sense of entrepreneurship, think about what companies have risen from its rain soaked hills; Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Real Networks, Costco.

There's a real sense of creativity in the State even more so than California, just something about the place.

I think its because you have such a great sense of nature from the place, walk down several Seattle streets, turn a corner, and there you see Mt. Rainier, like a mirage, appearing when you least expect it reminding you that nature has its dangers.

Plus, it rains so much there, you have to get a lot of work done.

You guys inspire me.
Kevin

As you noted in your post for people 'who do what we do' – it is often a refreshing insight to see how communities and support groups differ from city to city.

A lot of people in Seattle forget that we have a city that is powered by dozens of innovative tech companies, creating a strange echo chamber that sometime leaves us feeling isolated.

Again, thanks for making the trek out here. Everyone on the board of SMC Seattle enjoyed you taking the effort to share a great conversation.

As a reader of your blog, I wish I would have made it to this event! I guess that means you will have to come back again. Soon.

I am a newcomer to the Seattle Social Media community, and I have to say that I agree with all of the above. I have been to a number of events in the past couple months, including an SMC Seattle event, and I am so impressed with the caliber of people in attendance, their passion for Social Media/Tech and their willingness to engage in conversation.

Kevin, thanks to you and your team for helping develop such an awesome community!

Travis Wals
@traviswals