I was told prior to coming that the real action, and the real value of Davos happens at night. During the day they have workshops, lectures, conferences (mostly outstanding), but the nighttime is what its about. I had that experience last night. Somewhat against my will I wound up staying out until 4am. Not a big deal, but today I, along with the other Technology Pioneers, are supposed to pitch for the VCs who are here. I could have used more sleep.

One of the few people I knew before coming here was Magid Abraham of comScore Networks (www.comscore.com). Magid is a fellow tech pioneer. Rumor has it that during a discussion dinner last night Magid got in a spirited debate with a former US cabinet secretary who was none too pleased. Discretion prevents me from naming names. What happens in Davos stays in Davos.