I’ve spent the better part of my career in more traditional enterprise SaaS software, so my recent move to Planet has been both a challenge and a breath of fresh air. I was lucky enough to attend the ESRI User Conference in San Diego – an illuminating experience as my first industry conference in the GIS space. While it was a whirlwind, I was able to capture a few key learnings: Innovation for Good. The GIS and geospatial world is a vast ecosystem, all of whom share a common DNA of doing good for the world, open collaboration, and continuous innovation. From the keynotes, to the breakout sessions, to the vast expo floor, it was clear that this community is rooted in this common set of principles. Jack Dangermond, co-founder of ESRI, summed it up best when he said in his keynote, “Collaboration happens at the speed of trust.”