Gap turned 7 last month!

The first half of our birthday started with a company kick-off meeting.  We discussed who Gap Intelligence is, how we can get stronger, and some of the exciting stuff in the pipeline (DCV3, the Gap iPhone App for retail collectors, and new categories).  We move fast as a company and it’s always cool to reflect on how much we’ve grown, even within the last several months.

When I was a kid, turning 7 meant that I got my first pair of roller blades and a new ninja turtles VHS.  But most importantly, it meant I was allowed to invite friends over for all-you-can-eat pizza, fruit snacks, juice boxes, and a trip to the arcade!  As it turns out, there is an arcade for “grown-ups” today and we got to celebrate Gap’s birthday in style.  After the company meeting, we went to Dave and Busters, which has awesome food and all the arcade staples: Mrs. Pac-Man, Skee-Ball, mini basketball, and air hockey.

There were only two things that reminded me that I wasn’t a kid: I had a beer instead of a juice box and the air hockey puck kept flying off the table.  I guess it’s a good sign that I’m now slightly stronger than I was in first grade. Overall, it was a good time and a fun way to welcome the new Gapsters to the team.