Sometimes, feeling out of your comfort zone can be a positive thing, and this is one of those times.

Tim is a VERY smart cookie, academically and professionally.  I wasn't sure i'd be able to raise my game and hold down a conversation with him... alas, I was quickly put at ease by Tim... testament to his very warm and welcoming nature.

We talk about the brain, marketing and how the two things are connected.  AI, machine learning... all part of his PHD in computer sciences.