MEET OUR Yxyy004 PARTNER FAMILY!
This year’s YxYY partners have gone above and beyond, gifting us with their creativity and time, as well as many experiential goodies for you at this year's event.
Some are previous attendees, others are new to our unique band of YesAndians. When you see them next week, please welcome them and say a big thanks for stepping up and helping all of us co-create the Yes!
At YxYY, partners are people first and brands second. They don’t simply slap their logos on swag - they are full participants who generate amazing activities central to the Yes& experience. Each partner brings their own unique personality and team to the event. So, each year we ask each partner a few questions, to help you get to know them.
GO DADDY PRO
THE TEAM: Susie Penner, Shawn Pfunder, Chris Carfi and Noah Plumb
What would you like us to know about your company?
Nearly as old as the Internet itself, GoDaddy was born to give people an easy, affordable way to get their ideas online. Today, we have more than 14 million customers around the world, but our goal is much the same. We’re here to help people easily start, confidently grow and successfully run their own ventures.
Anything else you would like us to know or say about you?
We like lemonade!
Why are you excited about supporting the Yes& community?
What excites us? Supporting a community that believes deeply in making the world a more beautiful place. Supporting people that believe in improvising. Supporting Yaysayers that want to build the world instead of knocking it down.
What are you most looking forward to about being a Yes & Yes Yes Partner and supporter??
The people!
What do you hope Yaysayers know about you as a company that might surprise them?
That Susie, Shawn, Chris and Noah all actually WORK at GoDaddy.
Where can Yaysayers learn more about your work?
At the GoDaddy Garage site.
TWENTY THREE VIDEO
THE TEAM: Luca rasmussen, Sarper Erel, Madeleine Holbye, Brian Funk, Mathias Holzmann and Thomas Mydal-Madsen
What would you like us to know about your company?
TwentyThree has rethought the video workflow from the ground up, and is passionate about helping businesses to make better video marketing.
Anything else you would like us to know about you?
We just opened our SF offices and we want to establish even stronger relationships with the creative tech community in California and the US in general.
Why are you excited about supporting the Yes& community?
We are toolmakers trying to help companies globally succeed with their video marketing. We have been fans of Yes& from year one and are happy to be a bigger part of it this year. We are super stoked about being at YxYY and hope to enjoy three amazing days.
What are you most looking forward to about being a Yes & Yes Yes Partner and supporter?
Amazing conversations with amazing people in an amazing place. We hope to be a positive contributor to both the official and un-official program. And we are looking forward to making something epic that creates value for everyone there
What do you hope Yaysayers know about you as a company that might surprise them?
That none our attendees have ever been to a prom.
Any final thoughts?
That we are happy to be there and can´t wait
THE GO GAME
THE TEAM: Finn Kelly and Jenny Gottstein
What would you like us to know about your company?
The Go Game stages technology-fueled, creative games and activities for team building, marketing programs, trainings and just pure fun -- for groups of 10 to 10,000 people. Our mission is to help players realize the magic, connectivity and creativity that surrounds them daily… and to see their world as the enriching playground it can be.
Why are you excited about supporting the Yes& community?
We believe that the current/new generation of thinkers and leaders appreciate how powerful games can be making connections, for learning and ultimately making the world better. Our daily work is bringing people together at their job through corporate play, and we have a big vision for how much more we can do beyond team-building.
Anything else you would like us to know about you?
We're about to launch a new venture called Motherboard BK -- an immersive technology maker-space-like hub where we're hoping to host experiences and salons, speakers, performances, and parties. We'd love to make new connections with folks who'd like to be involved.
What are you most looking forward to about being a Yes & Yes Yes Partner and supporter?
Looking forward to meeting more like-minded people and being inspired by what others are bringing to the table as well. Meet other creative thinkers and come up with new ways to collaborate.
What do you hope Yaysayers know about you as a company that might surprise them?
Our website emphasizes the team-building aspect of our business, but our technology and creative brain power can be used in experiential marketing, immersive theater and complex adventures.
Anything special you’d like to share with YxYY attendees?
Contact us for a special YxYY 15% discount for your first GoGame!
SHEPPARD MULLIN
THE TEAM: Adam Ettinger
What would you like us to know about your company?
Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm handling corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. From our 15 offices in North America, Europe and Asia, we offer global solutions to our clients around the world, providing seamless representation in multiple jurisdictions.
Why are you excited about supporting the Yes& community?
I used to code for computers. As an attorney, I've coded the commercial intercourse between technology companies. Now I'm looking for the next level of code.
Anything else you would like us to know or say about you?
Yes.
What are you most looking forward to about being a Yes & Yes Yes Partner and supporter?
Participating, sharing, learning, and making it fun.
What is your main objective in partnering with YxYY?
I believe there is a groundswell of talented, creative people that will direct technology and industry in new and better directions, and that the success requires new and better forms of collaboration and creative development. I think YxYY might be about that, and that I want to be a part of it.
What do you hope Yaysayers know about you as a company that might surprise them?
That we have grown enormously without losing the sense of it being a true partnership, one where we take enormous care in ensuring that we stick to our principles, standards of excellence and collaboration with our clients.
Anything special you’d like to share with YxYY attendees?
We will have a number of special discounts and programs available.
Where can Yaysayers learn more about you?
My bio: and everyone's favorite blog posts from our firm -- analyzing the legal aspects of each episode of Silicon Valley: AND A FEW FINAL
SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE FOLKS WHO BRING THE CREATIVITY THAT ADDS TO THE FUN!
This year we are thrilled to have the talented, artistic contribution of illustrator Allison Cole! We interviewed several illustrators for this opportunity, and, in the end, Allison's playful, bohemian style felt just right for capturing the essence of Yes!
We especially love her hand-drawn typography, and her ability to illustrate modern ideas through timeless, textured and colorful iconography. Wait till you see the fun stuff in store for you, both in your swag bags, and visually featured on signage all around the Ace campus!
This year we also brought on more design help, and we are very grateful to have found Christopher Daniels, an incredibly skilled print designer based in LA. Christopher's keen eye and talented hands helped us take Allison's beautiful illustration work and utilize it to design ton of fun swag items, a 20-page program booklet, and all the various on-site signage and banners for decor and partner-related activities. No small feat!
Big thanks to both of you for helping us Design the Yes for YxYY004!
Finally, a special shout out to Rightsleeve - for all your creative swag ideas, and for executing on them so beautifully (and on tight timelines!). Your contributions will be hugged, loved and instagrammed in celebration all year round.