Big Omaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of charity: water
Omaha September 21, 2010 by Jeff Slobotski
Produced by Silicon Prairie News. Video by Malone & Company. Post-production by Event1 Video.
Today, we're excited to release the first video in the series of presentations from Big Omaha 2010, which was held at KANEKO, May 12-15. We chose to begin with one of the most powerful talks from the event, that of charity: water founder Scott Harrison.
Harrison's presentation was not only emotionally moving but it was a convincing call to action to get involved and reject apathy towards a world crisis that can be solved.
In the days leading up to Big Omaha, our community raised $5,000 for charity: water. During the event, and shortly thereafter, an additional $10,000 was raised, bringing the overall total to just over $15,000. Since the event, several conversations have taken place between other Big Omaha speakers and Harrison to determine how they can best support the amazing efforts of the charity: water team.
If you haven't already made a contribution to charity: water's efforts, or even if you have, please visit charitywater.org to learn more about their work and how you can further support this tremendous organization.
Please extend your thanks to Scott on Twitter – @scottharrison – for his willingness to come to Omaha and share his story with us, and look for the next video in the Big Omaha series to be posted this Thursday!
Big Omaha is Silicon Prairie News' premier annual event held each May to inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs, especially those with an interest in the tech industry. Big Omaha 2011 will be held May 11-13, 2011 at KANEKO.
Visit BigOmaha.com to learn more and sign up for email updates.
ARCHIVED COMMENTS
Scott et. al.,
Through hardship, yours and mine... We've all been able to triumph... I loved your presentation, and I embrace your message. We will overcome!
always and faithfully,
JK
Sep 22, 2010 at 05:05 AM
So there I was, at Big Omaha, hoping to talk to some great people, seeing what ideas I could come up with, totally focused on getting the most out of the day for me, me, me.
Some guy sat down next to me while we were waiting for things to start and I struck up a conversation about his iPad, and normally I ask what people who they are, what they do, etc. but it was still pretty early in the morning and I hadn't gotten into the groove yet.
When they announced Scott Harrison's talk, I stood up to clap and noticed the guy beside me walked away... to go on stage.
After his talk, I realized this guy who casually sat down next to me, who I thought was just some guy with an iPad, was changing the world and all I got to talk to him about was trivialities.
Sep 22, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Ohh, great choice, SPN folks, on choosing to post Scott's talk first. It was one of my favorite highlights from the event, and not only moved me personally, but inspired me to think bigger and more creatively within my businesses as well.
High-five!
Sep 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM
@Corey - Great story. That's one of the amazing things about Big Omaha as compared to the larger tech conferences.
Sep 22, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Corey, that is an awesome little story you got there. Scott seems like an awesome, genuine dude. "If not us, who? If not now, when?"
Sep 23, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Scott I missed this talk live at Big Omaha and wondered what all the hoopla was about afterward. Now I understand. Moved beyond words by your story, your faith and your mission. Like Gary V said at the time, this was a talk that makes you cry your face off!
Sep 27, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Dr.Abdul Hamid Pathan
29 september,2010 at 10 PM.
COMMENT: I want to know basic difference between a website and an search engine.
Sep 29, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Great story, wish I could do more to help. If you were to chose a charity... this would be the one.
Mar 23, 2011 at 07:53 PM
MENTIONS
BRAND NEW video of @scottharrison of @charitywater at @bigomaha:http://bit.ly/aaHmne See him live in November at @nextgencharity #ngcharity from NextGenCharity on Sep 21, 2010
If you didn't catch this at Big Omaha you can see it now. Amazing presentation from @scottharrison http://spne.ws/8l8 from dave_link on Sep 21, 2010
Watching: #BigOmaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of @CharityWater http://bit.ly/dctsPI #inspiration from Joe_Craig on Sep 21, 2010
Literally changed the trajectory of my life. RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from rahulgupta on Sep 21, 2010
+ 1 retweet
RT @rahulgupta: Literally changed the trajectory of my life. RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from slobotski on Sep 22, 2010
AMAZING => RT @SiliconPrairie @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from dustyd on Sep 21, 2010
+ 2 retweets
Seriously incredible. @dustyd: AMAZING => RT @SiliconPrairie @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from sjhalestorm on Sep 21, 2010
RT @dustyd: AMAZING => RT @SiliconPrairie @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from timjahn on Sep 21, 2010
Best talk I have ever seen live ->RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from shanemacsays on Sep 21, 2010
Happy 2 do the editing on ths (great charity!): RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha vid Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from ChristopherNew on Sep 21, 2010
One of the best talks ever. RT @dannyaway: First talk from @BigOmaha was just posted – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from RamHatter on Sep 21, 2010
Amazingly inspiring! RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from slobotski on Sep 21, 2010
+ 1 retweet
RT @slobotski: Amazingly inspiring! RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from Linder on Sep 21, 2010
First talk from @BigOmaha conf was just posted & it was one of the best – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from dannyaway on Sep 21, 2010
+ 4 retweets
RT @dannyaway: First talk from @BigOmaha conf was just posted & it was one of the best – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from c_gourab on Sep 21, 2010
RT @dannyaway: First talk from @BigOmaha conf was just posted & it was one of the best – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from charitywater on Sep 21, 2010
RT @dannyaway: First talk from @BigOmaha conf was just posted & it was one of the best – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from adamhaas on Sep 21, 2010
RT @dannyaway: First talk from @BigOmaha conf was just posted & it was one of the best – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from tobenheim on Sep 21, 2010
{new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from SiliconPrairie on Sep 21, 2010
+ 10 retweets
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from geoffwood on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from noecker on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from AaronWeiche on Sep 21, 2010
Excellent talk! RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from DonPDavidson on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from snekse on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from BigOmaha on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from carlosarellano on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from markvanbaale on Sep 21, 2010
So inspiring I had to pass it on: RT @SiliconPrairie {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from Rachel_Marie5 on Sep 22, 2010
So Inspiring I had to pass it on: RT@SiliconPrairie {new post} @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from Rachel_Marie5 on Sep 22, 2010
Watching BigOmaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of charity: water.
I'm touched by this. What a great story http://bit.ly/dnsvAR from Cariador on Sep 21, 2010
BRAND NEW video of @scottharrison of @charitywater: http://bit.ly/aaHmne at @bigomaha See him live in November! (via @NextGenCharity) from JonahHalper on Sep 21, 2010
If you didn't go to @bigomaha you missed this: http://bit.ly/cvgMrR Don't make the same mistake twice. Watch it. from brianrupert on Sep 21, 2010
Thanks for the many RTs on our first @BigOmaha video. Already hit 100 views. You all rock! http://spne.ws/8l8 from SiliconPrairie on Sep 21, 2010
+ 3 retweets
RT @SiliconPrairie Thanks for the many RTs on our first @BigOmaha video. Already hit 100 views. You all rock! http://spne.ws/8l8 from AngieKub on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Thanks for the many RTs on our first @BigOmaha video. Already hit 100 views. You all rock! http://spne.ws/8l8 from BigOmaha on Sep 21, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Thanks for the many RTs on our first @BigOmaha video. Already hit 100 views. You all rock! http://spne.ws/8l8 from slobotski on Sep 21, 2010
WORD! RT @ramhatter: 1 of best talks ever. RT @dannyaway: 1st talk from @BigOmaha posted @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from danholke on Sep 21, 2010
This is a must see video. Really powerful. RT @SiliconPrairie: @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from kwashut on Sep 21, 2010
@JustinHong1 likewise sir! It's next May. You better be there!! :) Check this out: http://ow.ly/2HP1m from saradavidson on Sep 22, 2010
Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from SiliconPrairie on Sep 22, 2010
+ 13 retweets
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from BigOmaha on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from DundeeMemorial on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from jabele on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from charitywater on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from techmonkey4u on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from RemnantOC on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from DSavelli00 on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from beasbasu on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from TeachWithAfrica on Sep 23, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from Angie4Haiti on Sep 23, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from trevormeier on Sep 23, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from MyParExcellence on Sep 25, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from KingKumani on Sep 26, 2010
We in USA take clean drinking water for granted. 1 Billion people in the world don't have access to clean water - http://bit.ly/bRWRAd from asimones on Sep 22, 2010
RT @dmilligan: RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from ChristinaKudym on Sep 22, 2010
Amazing presentation from Scott Harrison on charity:water. The goal? 100M people with clean water to drink by 2020. http://bit.ly/cvgMrR from tobenheim on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from dmilligan on Sep 22, 2010
Worth another tweet: @scottharrison of @CharityWater at @BigOmaha -> http://bit.ly/aJS5K9 Perfect. from sjhalestorm on Sep 22, 2010
RT @danholke: WORD! RT @ramhatter: 1of best talks ever. RT @dannyaway @BigOmaha posted @ScottHarrison @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 YES from BrentPohlman on Sep 22, 2010
Big Omaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of @CharityWater - http://bit.ly/dj3dP8 from jonmcgrath on Sep 22, 2010
@scottharrison 's charity: water talk on @siliconprairie !! THE best talk of #bigomaha !! http://bit.ly/cpOoRe from techmonkey4u on Sep 22, 2010
RT @dustyd: RT @SiliconPrairie Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from hunckler on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from dustyd on Sep 22, 2010
So good. > RT @brandon_r Most powerful presentation from @BigOmaha 2010 by @ScottHarrison (@charitywater). Must. Watch. http://bit.ly/cykDYV from patchchord on Sep 22, 2010
Absolutely the most powerful presentation from @BigOmaha 2010 by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. Must. Watch. http://spne.ws/8l8 from brandon_r on Sep 22, 2010
Sweet - the first video from @bigomaha Powerful presentation: Scott Harrison of charity: water http://bit.ly/cg0noK from jayohare on Sep 22, 2010
Ohh! Here's the @BigOmaha talk that inspired & moved me more than any other: http://bit.ly/91eVe2 from anniesorensen on Sep 22, 2010
Fantastic social entrep presentation! Great storytelling. RT @BigOmaha Video Series: @ScottHarrison of @charitywater http://spne.ws/8l8 from andystoll on Sep 22, 2010
First video of Big Omaha 2010 released, http://bit.ly/cKsBaI. Scott Harrison of charity: water. cc @ericamayer from joel_dahlin on Sep 22, 2010
Definitely need 2 rewatch the @scottharrison video abt @charitywater It's way better than you could ever expect http://spne.ws/8l8 #bigomaha from dhomann on Sep 22, 2010
The first video from @BigOmaha's conference is up featuring @charitywater founder @ScottHarrison http://bit.ly/cETspu from kirstinbutler on Sep 22, 2010
Easily one of the best talks I've seen this year :: Charity Water :: http://bit.ly/b1QCvJ from adamseitz on Sep 22, 2010
One of the best presentations I've ever seen @charitywater via @siliconprairie @bigomaha - http://ow.ly/2IdqX ^bp from dwolla on Sep 22, 2010
I can identify with his journey and vision for rebranding charity - @scottharrison of @charitywater: http://bit.ly/bRmeYr (ht @patchchord) from dougsdigs on Sep 22, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Posted our fist video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. A very powerful talk: http://spne.ws/8l8 from thehilker on Sep 22, 2010
Big Omaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of charity: water http://ow.ly/2IpFe It was awesome being there- defiantly worth watching from LSBranding on Sep 22, 2010
Big Omaha Video Series: Scott Harrison of charity: water http://ow.ly/2IpF1 It was awesome being there- defiantly worth watching from WCVentures on Sep 22, 2010
I finally got to listen to @scottharrison's Big Omaha talk. It. Is. Outstanding. Find 45 minutes to listen. http://j.mp/cEiDC4 from alextcone on Sep 22, 2010
A true bonfire w/ soul. Scott Harrision & Charity:Water unplugged. Kudos2 @bigomaha for what looks like a cool event. http://spne.ws/8l8 from skratta on Sep 23, 2010
+ 1 retweet
RT @skratta: A true bonfire w/ soul. Scott Harrision & Charity:Water unplugged. Kudos2 @bigomaha for what looks like a cool event. http://spne.ws/8l8 from slobotski on Sep 23, 2010
Thanks for the many RTs and comments on our first @BigOmaha video, @ScottHarrison of @charitywater! http://spne.ws/8l8 from SiliconPrairie on Sep 23, 2010
+ 2 retweets
RT @SiliconPrairie: Thanks for the many RTs and comments on our first @BigOmaha video, @ScottHarrison of @charitywater! http://spne.ws/8l8 from simonkuo on Sep 23, 2010
RT @SiliconPrairie: Thanks for the many RTs and comments on our first @BigOmaha video, @ScottHarrison of @charitywater! http://spne.ws/8l8 from BigOmaha on Sep 23, 2010
"If not us, who? If not now, when?" - @scottharrison at @bigomaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from dustyd on Sep 23, 2010
+ 2 retweets
@NickKristof reinforces the point today RT @dustyd: "If not us, who? If not now, when?" - @scottharrison at @bigomaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from JeremyHL on Sep 23, 2010
RT @dustyd: "If not us, who? If not now, when?" - @scottharrison at @bigomaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from amarinkovich on Sep 23, 2010
@TEDchris Do you take submissions for "Best of Web"? I'd ask you give @ScottHarrison's talk at @BigOmaha 2010 a look: http://spne.ws/8l8 from dannyaway on Sep 23, 2010
Everyone needs to see Scott Harrison's talk from Big Omaha - the Story behind @charitywater - http://spne.ws/8l8 from jstutzman on Sep 23, 2010
great job @scottharrison! RT @SiliconPrairie Posted our 1st video from @BigOmaha today – @ScottHarrison of @charitywater. http://spne.ws/8l8 from ashleymerritt on Sep 23, 2010
As @garyvee said at the time, this talk by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater makes you cry your face off - http://bit.ly/b1QCvK #BigOmaha from NowShareThis on Sep 27, 2010
+ 4 retweets
RT @NowShareThis: As @garyvee said at the time, this talk by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater makes you cry your face off - http://bit.ly/b1QCvK #BigOmaha from slobotski on Sep 27, 2010
RT @NowShareThis: As @garyvee said at the time, this talk by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater makes you cry your face off - http://bit.ly/b1QCvK #BigOmaha from BigOmaha on Sep 27, 2010
RT @NowShareThis: As @garyvee said at the time, this talk by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater makes you cry your face off - http://bit.ly/b1QCvK #BigOmaha from SiliconPrairie on Sep 27, 2010
RT @NowShareThis: As @garyvee said at the time, this talk by @ScottHarrison of @charitywater makes you cry your face off - http://bit.ly/b1QCvK #BigOmaha from karpul on Sep 27, 2010
I thought I knew the @charitywater story until I saw @scottharrison's talk from Big Omaha, shed a deeper perspective http://bit.ly/92uTaC from jasonkoontz4 on Sep 30, 2010
+ 2 retweets
RT @jasonkoontz4: I thought I knew the @charitywater story until I saw @scottharrison's talk from Big Omaha, shed a deeper perspective http://bit.ly/92uTaC from BigOmaha on Sep 30, 2010
RT @jasonkoontz4: I thought I knew the @charitywater story until I saw @scottharrison's talk from Big Omaha, shed a deeper perspective http://bit.ly/92uTaC from SiliconPrairie on Sep 30, 2010
Everyone needs to watch this video from #BigOmaha for a reality check on life/perspectives/priorities - http://bit.ly/by6o3v from NowShareThis on Oct 04, 2010
+ 1 retweet
RT @NowShareThis: Everyone needs to watch this video from #BigOmaha for a reality check on life/perspectives/priorities - http://bit.ly/by6o3v from BigOmaha on Oct 04, 2010
Agree 100% RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from NowShareThis on Oct 06, 2010
I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from slobotski on Oct 06, 2010
+ 8 retweets
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from BigOmaha on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from SiliconPrairie on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from geoffwood on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from Joe_Craig on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from manbearcreative on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from Motswana on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from timjahn on Oct 06, 2010
RT @slobotski: I know I've said it, but this talk is amazing. @scottharrison from @charitywater at @BigOmaha - http://spne.ws/8l8 from declauditha on Oct 07, 2010
Dont shut down/close tonight until u've watched this in entirety http://spne.ws/8l8 via @slobotski @scottharrison @charitywater @BigOmaha from Motswana on Oct 06, 2010
Inspired big time by this video http://awe.sm/5Ftk1 /thx @scottharrison #charitywater from danmartell on Jan 29, 2011
+ 1 retweet
RT @danmartell: Inspired big time by this video http://awe.sm/5Ftk1 /thx @scottharrison #charitywater from teddyhwang on Jan 29, 2011
The @charitywater video that inspired my son to start his campaign http://ow.ly/3P1PX Thanks to @siliconprairie ! http://www.nathanzh.com from rhidajat on Feb 02, 2011
Watching Scott Harrison at Big Omaha last year. http://bit.ly/b1QCvJ from CampingGearTV on Feb 03, 2011
Thanks for the inspiration @BigOmaha. What was Scott Harrison's motivation for charity: water? http://spne.ws/8l8 Please spread the word! from SkyeKing on May 12, 2011