SXSWi 2008 - Thought Bubbles

Here are some of the best quotes uttered by panelists, colleagues, and random conversations overheard in the halls.   Some are just great things to keep in mind, others are just silly, but I thought worth quoting.

To grow fast you need passion and community. And you can’t fake either.

It’s not about engineering. It’s about story-telling.

Soon enough we will all be in the happiness business. —Jane McGonigal

It’s not secrecy. It’s theatre. —Michael Lopp, Apple

Populism is ugly. —Anil Dash, Six Apart

If you don’t feel slightly queazy, you’re probably not moving fast enough. —Mike Cassidy, Benchmark Capital

Hi, my name is brianaugusta.com

Yeah, I live in Man Jose, so...

Trying stuff is cheaper than deciding whether or not to do it. —Google

Prototypes aren’t just for conveying concepts, they’re also for exposing problems.

Create a "Not-To-Do" list.

Dominate a really small area to generate that surround-sound effect. Then leverage the buzz.

Move quickly, but don’t hurry.

Small teams with high morale are unbeatable.

Follow the market that is responding.

To build an audience, you need to be your audience.

Get all the decision makers in the room.

Be Sincere. Be Honest. Be Yourself.