I've been in Vegas 14 years doing business and I've never seen anything like what's happening in #vegastech this year. Previous attempts felt lean and temporary but this time, well, it's for real. Zappos' support is foundational but other entrepreneurial leaders are emerging to run with the baton and build momentum in a myriad of areas (events, coworking spaces, services swaps, funding, organization, media, etc.). There are a lot of smart people here and it's a collaborative vibe thus far. We have to be in it for the long haul but it's awesome to be part of what feels like a very authentic #vegastech groundswell.