I was working on a project trying to solve a specific hierarchical problem and found GraphX, other solutions, and then Neo4j. I researched it and downloaded a book that gave a good introduction to the product and its founder's story. After 10 years in data visualization engineering, I realized most problems were graphy problems, which excites me as it opens up technology to more people beyond developers. I wanted to meet others using Neo4j, see use cases, and understand next steps, making GraphTour a good opportunity for me.