The author, Plushcap, reflects on the lessons learned from the first Operational Analytics Conference hosted by Census, which brought together data pioneers and leading practitioners to share their experiences and insights. The conference was held on Clubhouse, a new event platform that posed challenges for community engagement and audience measurement. Despite these challenges, the conference was a success, with attendees sharing valuable lessons on topics such as category creation, hiring for data teams, and the weaponization of data. The author highlights the importance of experimentation and finding creative ways to extend the reach of the conference content beyond the platform's limitations.