Comments on: Thank you. Now help us improve.

By: david r

david r — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:27:50 +0000

i had a great time, and can’t wait to invite more friends to ignite 2. i really liked the fast pace, and my only suggestion would be to try and continue that fast pace with the presenters etc. the rhythm of the presenters was great, but it seemed interrupted by the sponsors and other misc. announcements. don’t get rid of those other things, just look into keeping up with the quick pace so it’s not disjointed. great diversity in topics too, keep that up. i think this could be a great place to hear about the amazing things people here in boise are up to.

thanks for putting this together. i’m sure a LOT of work went into it, and you all did a fantastic job.

By: amy v

amy v — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:48:32 +0000

i thought that the rough bits, like Cheryl said earlier, were a part of the charm and contributed to it being an exciting event. I was surprised to be chosen and am proud to have been a part of the first event.

I think you should try not to make it “perfect” by trying to satisfy what everyone else wants. Keep with your vision and move forward.

My only question is this: Pecha Kucha is trademarked, right? So is that why this one is Ignite? I guess I don’t understand the details. I also find it hard to believe that you can trademark an style of slide presentation.

By: Janice

Janice — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:38:21 +0000

Congratulations to the organizers and presenters. And many thanks to the volunteers and sponsors.
The venue was great. The format and flow of the evening was terrific. Passing around the food samples from the local grocers, while conceptually OK, distracted from the subsequent presenters. In a 5-minute presentation one misses a lot of slides in a 30 second food exchange.
Ignite Boise was fun, thought provoking and I applaud each speaker. I will attend again and continue to encourage others to support future Ignite Boise events.

By: J. Glerum

J. Glerum — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:45:35 +0000

Track web traffic on the IgniteBoise site! I don’t think Google Analytics or any other traffic monitoring code was added to the site (please correct me if I’m wrong!).

We need to know what online sources are generating the most traffic, how people search for and fin the site organically in search engines, how the site’s buzz scales and builds as the event nears, and how the performance from year to year compares.

All this data would allow us/you to do an even better job of promoting the event!

By: Rick J

Rick J — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:22:39 +0000

I was tremendously impressed and look forward to the next. I strongly agree with keeping the subjects eclectic…and not business/marketing. Thurs night is great. Some sort of countdown things for the presenters has been mentioned. My main observation, though, is get a headset microphone. Presenters should be able to talk with their hands and/or more comfortably hold notes.

Really nice job, everyone.

By: Leo A. Geis

Leo A. Geis — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:18:40 +0000

Eric Hildreth has a great point-holding the event on a day/at a time that would allow more interaction afterward would be very useful.

By: Devin

Devin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:17:41 +0000

Overall, I felt it was a fantastic event. Perfect location. You guys did an exceptional job especially for the first one. Were there small issues and problems? Yes. That’s expected though in your first attempt at putting on an Ignite event.

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please keep the business type marketing presos out of future events. We can get that crap elsewhere. I know it’s tough telling people(sponsors) that they can’t sell their product or business at the event, but it would be appreciated if that could be kept at a minimum. The balance was good, and if that’s as much as we will get in future events, it’s not going to keep me from going. I just feel the more organic and genuine you can make the event, the better.

“Off the Wall” is what we need more of. The Zig Zigler, Tony Robbins, and 7 habits presos we have all seen and heard before. If that is what you are looking for, you can find it online in thousands of locations. Boise needs highly creative people and non-traditional thinkers to spark the future events. I don’t need some suit preaching to me about how to “Think Outside the Box”

Thursday night is perfect. Plus, it’s a good way to get people out in Restaurants/Venues on a non-weekend night to boost downtown business.

By: T.S. Franklin

T.S. Franklin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:17:14 +0000

1. Most of the topics were amazing! It’s been a long time since I’ve walked away from a presentation of any kind feeling that inspired. I think that’s the best reason to keep away from any organized topics – there really was something for everyone at IB1!

2. I’ll jump on with everyone else – definitely would like bios and contact info on the speakers. Gives good opps for advertisers/sponsors to be noticed too.

3. I liked the wrench the slide speed threw at the presenters. It added to the enjoyment of each presentation.

4. Perfect evening and location – I wouldn’t have gone to a Friday/Saturday venue.

By: Jess Flynn

Jess Flynn — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:48:15 +0000

Loved it! Thought it was an amazing, energy-filled supportive and inspiring event.
I agree with the above suggestions for a program of sorts – very basic, nothing fancy at all – just a page with copy on both sides with the presenter order, 1-line summary of the topic, contact information.
Also – from a presenter standpoint – would have loved to get to know my fellow presenters in some fashion prior to the event. Maybe a day before run-thru/meet & greet or a day of 2 hour before something. Amazing folks that I didn’t get to spend much time meeting.
But really – this was a well-run fun & spontaneous event and the organizers and volunteers deserve a ton of kudos! Proud to be a member of IB1!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:48:49 +0000

Sorry for not re-reading before I hit submit.
inre – FR or SAT night: I meant crowded — outside. Though I didn’t follow, I understood a crowd went over to Grainey’s afterward.
inre – masochistic. I should have said — sadistic (since I wasn’t a presenter). Perhaps I could wiggle out by saying it was such a wonderfully participatory experience that I felt I was up there on stage with them…..?
Thx.