The problem is, these things are so self-serving. There's really nothing new they can offer, every startup just wants their own conference.<p>So they pull friends to come and speak and charge you $100 to advertise their company to you.
I was tempted to grab a ticket (they are reasonably priced), but then I remembered how much work there is to do.<p>One day, when I've got the money engines running, I look forward to socializing. ;D
It looks like a great event and I'd love to make it but I can't justify a flight out to SF for a 4 hour conference. I hope they record the sessions and make them available online. I'd definitely pay for that. Currently it seems limited to an SF-only crowd.