How To Hack Conferences and Meetups

Posted by frankdenbow on Tuesday June 07, 2011 @06:04PM
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Re:How To Hack Conferences and Meetups by Cblinks on Tuesday June 07, 2011 @06:54PM (#2631275)

Great Post! It's funny you mentioned the Startup Weekend because I just came from one in Durham, NC and instead of paying to be apart of the conference; I decided to volunteer. Based on my experience, I feel that volunteering at those types of events is the best way to meet people because your not burdened with staying in one place and working on one idea.

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Re:How To Hack Conferences and Meetups by frankdenbow on Tuesday June 07, 2011 @07:44PM (#2631421)

Definitely agree. I am actually wearing my Startup Weekend jacket right now (I help with NYC) and I got started volunteering. There is a limit on this, but if there is room, I would highly recommend getting involved with this organization.

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Re:How To Hack Conferences and Meetups by zachgoodman on Tuesday June 07, 2011 @06:22PM (#2631158)

I'd add: get to know the organizer(s). They know all the speakers/panelists/presenters. Warm introduction city.

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Re:How To Hack Conferences and Meetups by frankdenbow on Tuesday June 07, 2011 @07:48PM (#2631430)

Yep, and when you find ways to volunteer, you help increase the value of the ecosystem for everyone

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