*"With Great Risk Comes Great Reward"* *A (Tech) Road Less Traveled with ISC's CEO Jeff Osborn* "When you're a kid working with venture capitalists, everybody talks about taking their money and running to a tropical island…and nobody ever does. But I did," Jeff Osborn, president and CEO of Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), a leading developer of DNS (BIND) and DHCP open-source software, said. "I was 37 years old. I took 15 years off, raced sailboats all over the Caribbean, and blew a king's ransom having way too much fun," he continued. *Why it's worth your time:* Jeff has been a member of NANOG since 2013 and represents our community's incredible professionals. Learn more about his story and our new mentorship program. *READ MORE <https://nanog.org/stories/articles/with-great-risk-comes-great-reward/>* *Community Events * *Midwest Peering Summit* Extend your stay in Kansas City and attend the Midwest Peering Summit, which will take place 13-14 June 2024. Learn more and register here. *Designing and Deploying Computer Networks (DDCN) Course* - This is a special version of the course designed for the NANOG Community. This course will start on May 27th, 2024. Designed for students with a basic understanding of computer hardware and software who are already familiar with personal computers. It begins with teaching the fundamentals of networking, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi technologies. Find out more info + register here. *NANOG Video of the Week!* *Highlight Reel: NANOG 86 - Hollywood* *Why it's worth your time: *At every NANOG meeting, we create a recap video highlighting some memorable moments from the event. It's an opportunity to relive the event + experience what makes a NANOG meeting special. *Catch some familiar faces —you may spot your own!* Start with the recap video of NANOG 86 (Hollywood, 13 - 15 Oct. 2022). Then check out other recap videos from past events on NANOG TV or our YouTube channel. *WATCH NOW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45QfCRt-jz4&list=PLO8DR5ZGla8jtquZaIDizi3q-GnoUgrQQ&index=3>* *NANOG Showcase Sponsorships Available! * *Your Logo Belongs Here* Check out our newest offering to connect and network with NANOG attendees over a 3-hour time block in high-traffic areas. Only $8k per booth with a branded table-top banner, provided by NANOG! Contact Shawn Winstead, swinstead@nanog.org, to learn more.