The Ash Bash and a great way to ‘do business’
The guy in the photo to the left is Ash Damle, but most people just simply call him ‘Ash’. If you have never heard of this guy (which I hadn’t until about 3 days ago), consider the fact that you’re reading this now reason enough to go check him out. Hell, feel free to even send him a quick hello - I know that he won’t mind and in fact he’ll probably invite you to his next monthly get together out at his house in Los Altos, CA. I have officially dubbed the far-from-a-strictly-business-networking-event-shindig ‘The Ash Bash’ and if I knew when it was coming up in June, it would already have a spot reserved on my Google Calendar.
I’m not gonna lie, the Ash Bash is probably one of the best events that I’ve checked out since moving out here in Silicon Valley.
Oh and let me tell you something else really quick - a fun party is one thing, but a fun party that a young entrepreneur that’s new to town, working at a fresh startup and looking to meet new people can actually get something out of isway better. This is exactly what the Ash Bash was for me and the rest of the PhotoCrank team that headed out for the drinks, barbecue and socializing on a beautiful Sunday night. By the time we all left we had not only had a great time drinking, eating BBQ and mingling, but we each had all met some great people who will not only end up being valuable contacts for PhotoCrank, but who will also probably become some our newest friends out here in Silicon Valley.
Bottom line: In my opinion, the Ash Bash has created an environment that helps startups like PhotoCrank make some awesome new contacts the best way possible - by getting to know them as a just people first. I feel that if I’m out meeting great, new people who are also part of the Silicon Valley startup madness that we many of us all know and love, then doing business together will just become a natural by-product these relationships. That, to me, is the best way to do business anyways and I feel lucky to have found about Ash and his Bash as soon as I did.
One more thing - Ash isn’t just a party planner, he’s an MIT grad with a super-cool medical startup called MEDgle that you all should check out. I can guarantee you all one thing - everyone who makes their way to an Ash Bash (75+ people and growing) knows ALL about MEDgle as well. Not a bad way to market if you ask me - nice work, Ash. 
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More pics from the party can be found over here on Facebook, I hope to see you all next month.
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What an awesome party - thanks again Ash!
The photo crank guys rock…and great product too…See you at the next bASH!
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P.s., I cranked the photo with Paris Hilton on the shoulders of - me - in the background…nice.
Walter, I would have to say that you rock, too…even if you did Crank Paris Hilton’s head on your shoulders.