So here I am - a victim of my own choices (I’ve always wanted an excuse to quote Ally McBeal).

I like that phrase - “victim of my own choices”. But in my case - the connotation is all wrong. I might indeed be a “victim” of my own choices - but that’s a very good thing. Very good indeed. Maybe it would be better to say - I’m the lucky recipient of my own choices

Okay - enough diatribe on linguistical phrasing and word choice.

I’ve always liked Ally McBeal - admired her really. Okay - so she’s a little neurotic - and she has hallucinations. But who wouldn’t want to work in a place where people spontaneously burst into song and dance? I’ve actually been thinking that that might be a large part of who we become as a company. Okay - so we won’t exactly burst into song & dance during normal business hours (hmmm…that might be a lie - but I do foresee a lot of juggling & karaoke in our near future. Speaking of which - I hearby appoint Nichole head Karaoke Cheerleader (even though you’re our client ;). I also foresee a lot of long nights, exciting challenges, and opportunities to learn and grow.

I’ve been thinking a lot these days about what makes a great company. Partly because Ed was kind enough to include me in a panel submission for SXSWi entitled: We Heart You!!! - Growing Your Business from Within. It’s all about investing in your companies greatest asset - it’s employees. I’m looking forward to working with people who share these beliefs - as well as partnering with other companies in the Houston community. Together we can do amazing work - while making a difference.

I’d like to give a little shout out to two of my favorite people - who have recently moved on to new endeavors. First - to Jonti Bolles - Congratulations on becoming a Schipulite Remind me to show you the Happy Happy, Schipul Schipul dance sometime!

Next - to everyone’s favorite Angel Investor - Marc Nathan. Congratulations on your new position at HTC. I know you’ll continue the great work started by Robert Brackenridge.

The Houston Tech Community is very lucky to have you both!!!

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