Well, it’s all over now! And all I can say is that it was an experience that I won’t soon forget. Presenting at Ignite Phoenix was memorable not because of the size of the audience, but rather the format. Keeping up to slides that changed every 15 seconds was challenging‚ even after rehearsing my presentation dozens of times! Now that it’s all over, and I’ve had a few beers to celebrate (and a good nights sleep to reflect) I can honestly say it was an amazing opportunity, and one that I strongly recommend that everybody with a passion attempts.

I have attached my slide set and video for posterity:

Slides:

Video is here.

I must say however, that making my presentation was only a small part of the evening. Sharing the stage with 16 other amazing and passionate people was in and of itself an amazing experience. To see so much talent and energy on the same stage and to share in their pre-show nerves and rituals‚ as well as their and post show humility‚ was an invaluable part of the evening. Those of you who only saw our 5 minutes on stage missed an important part of what makes Ignite such a fantastic experience.

For those looking to join in on the fun, Ignite Phoenix 6 will be held on March 30th at the Mesa Art Center.  The #IgnitePhx crew are already accepting submissions (I’ve heard through the grape vine that several keeners have already sent in their ideas). If you have an idea you’d like to share, or a passion that you can no longer contain, I highly recommend to share your idea, so you to can experience the phenomenon that is Ignite.