So last year at SXSW was an amazing experience – I met so many people and made some truly remarkable friends.  I also attended a number of panels and discussion sessions, as well as parties!

This coming year, things are a little different.  For one – we have a launched product.  For another, I am aiming to be an active participant, and not just an attendee.

I’ve submitted a Panel suggestion that I would really appreciate it if you could go to vote for our Panel:

Social Influence: Empowering Your Customer

Companies understand product development, but often forget to encourage customer feedback. This session will discuss opportunities that empower consumers with a voice. Learn to inspire dialogue, leverage influencers and innovate! We’ll look at what’s possible, discuss examples & explore failures. Learn firsthand from professionals who do this every day. http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1381

Panelists include: Marcus Nelson, Tony Hsieh, Chris Brogan, Amy Muller, and Alex Hillman – It’s going to be an amazing presentation, so I hope you’ll stop by to enjoy.

I also have some friends who will be presenting – perhaps you could add a vote to their presentations as well?  Thnx, that’d be swell!

Making Whuffie: Raising Social Capital in Online Communities

Tara Hunt http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1172

Do Well by Doing Good – Civic Entrepreneurship

Geoff DiMasi and Alex Hillman http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1471

Working Alone Sucks: Join the Coworking Revolution.

Diverse representation from across the global coworking community.http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1292

Regional Whuffie Building: Attracting Innovation to Your City

Tony Bacigalupo, Geoff DiMasi + others http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1171

An Urban Plan for the .edu

Geoff DiMasi & Rick Banister http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/1462