Don’t be an ass.
That’s gotten us pretty far. Below is the full version, spelled out.
Silicon Alley Sports works because of the culture. Culture, in my experience, does not happen by accident. It happens because the rules are clearly stated and everyone agrees to play by them.
We’ve had one major rule from the start. I wrote it. I say it at every event. If you’ve been around, you’ve heard it:
Don’t be an ass.
The Rules
Four, in plain language.
- 1
Do not be an ass. Treat everyone with respect.
- 2
Leave your ego in the car. Everyone here is special and is here for a reason.
- 3
Commit. Be present. You have a ticket and others do not. Do not just take up space.
- 4
Be a human. Be nice and kind. We’ve got plenty of time in our lives for AI and technology. Focus on people today.
The Expectations
What good looks like at an event.
If you see someone standing alone for more than 10 seconds, go introduce yourself.
No one eats alone. Sit at any table, with anyone, at any time.
Respect the player. No need to head-hunt on the course or the courts.
Win with grace.
If You Have Thoughts
If you have a problem with any of these, find me at an event or drop me a note. If you have something to add, I want to hear that too. This thing only gets better when the community helps shape it.
Play well, do good.
Darren H + Silicon Alley Sports Advisory Board