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How To Hack Conferences and Meetups

• zachgoodman 15y ago
  I'd add: get to know the organizer(s). They know all the speakers/panelists/presenters. Warm introduction city.
  • frankdenbow 15y ago
    Yep, and when you find ways to volunteer, you help increase the value of the ecosystem for everyone
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• Cblinks 15y ago
  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.
  • frankdenbow 15y ago
    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.
• benlang 15y ago
  Press passes all the way, I'm a huge fan of those.