When asked why I came off the bench, one of my biggest 'WHY's" was I sooooooo craved and missed connection and community. On a last-minute whim, I decided to host a dinner at my home. I want to do things differently this time around. And one way is to double/triple down on relationships and creating community. I asked my guests to play a game my mom use to play as a child. My mom never drank, partied, or had any fun (from what I could see). But once a year, she hosted all our neighbors and played a game where she'd put questions in a hat to pull that made her guests do everything from answering a vulnerable question to getting on their chair and leading the group in a holiday song. When my mom passed, I promised to honor her through her traditions. There are others! We call the game "Bobbi's game" after her. I have carried this on with friends dinners I host over the years, but this is the first time I integrated it into work. There is no doubt my mom was smiling down, watching us belly laugh and cry together. In the pouring rain, not a single person canceled and made the trek from the south bay to several flying in all the way up to Mill Valley. I feel so honored and blessed to call each of you a friend! We feasted (on a 5-star chef meal)! We laughed! We sang! We asked for help! We talked about 'AI' replacing us. We danced! We shared and showed our vulnerable selves. This is just the beginning! My heart is full! If you are a GTM exec and want the invite to the next one, message me. Thank you to my co-hosts 🐶 Jacco van der Kooij Shari Johnston Ben Salzman Andrew Riesenfeld And all my generous guests with their hearts and time! Meagen E. Sydney Sloan Joe Andrews Katrina Wong Michael Berman Naman Khan Scott Keane Mark Ripley Daniel Barber Jill Melchionda Tricia Gellman Dominic Constandi Robert Gavin Katie Nocerino (Hillman) #ai, #AGI #AI-LG #community #bellylaughs #community
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Love and miss Bobbi!!! And love you!
I appreciate how much gratitude you have and demonstrate leading from the front Amanda Kahlow 🙏 Such a purpose driven dinner surrounded by many of the best and brightest 🙌 You are going to crush this opportunity and I am grateful for the chance to be a part of what you’re building 🤝 Let’s go 🚀
It was a very very special night because of the people at that amazing table! I was so honored to be a part of it (and hopefully many more!!) ❤️🤗
Love this so much, Amanda! Nothing more special than keeping traditions, especially coming from your mom - so special. “Bobbi’s game”, amazing - I hope to participate in the next one! ❤️
I’m so bummed I missed this evening. Thank you for thinking of me, dear. Next time for sure. 💜
So fun! Feeling a LOT of FOMO right now!!
Amanda count me in - need abit more notice from the UK - looks great. 💕💕
Kahlow is BACK! And stronger than ever
So sad to miss this one!
Great group - sorry I missed this!!!