by Brian Solis

Chris Shipley kicked things off at DEMO09 with a humbling, yet inspiring introduction that embraced the state of the economy, “This show is smaller with 39 companies instead of the usual 70-plus we typically showcase. The economy has had its effects.”

However, she noted that things always have a way of resetting so that they can flourish and prosper in a more meaningful way.

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This DEMO is much more intimate and productive. I’ve been able to meet every company, see demos and sit down and host deep, wonderful conversations with incredible people, which just isn’t typically possible at most events. I’m enjoying this experience tremendously.

Now, with that…this is the first DEMO that witnessed the changing of the guard for the first time in 13 years. Chris Shipley introduced Matt Marshall of VentureBeat to the DEMO audience and he was warmly welcomed. We’ll miss Chris indeed. Under Matt’s reign, we anticipate greatness.

I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story…

Chris Shipley passes the torch to Matt Marshall

Rafe Needleman, CNET

Home-Account

Don Dodge

CC:Betty

Citrix Online

Walt Mossberg

Loyal2Me

Skout

Matt Marshall, Eric Tilenius, Bryce Roberts, David Hornick, Christine Herron

Christine Herron

David Hornick

Matt Marshall

Touch Book

Avaak Vue

Mirasol

DEMO Jam Party

Shuly Ghalili and Deb Schultz

Ravit Lichtenberg and Eliane Fiolet

Palm Desert

For more pictures from DEMO, please my albums on Flickr:

Opening Reception

Day One Morning

Day One Afternoon

DEMO Jam

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Tagged as: 09, 2009, DEMO, demo09, showcase, startup, Tech, technology