FLiP Speed Networking: Wrap

A few months ago, the Senior FLiPs and I invited 10 readers to the Changing Our World headquarters in New York for a brief focus group. The biggest lesson we learned from the group was that people like the ideas behind FLiP, but want a better chance to network. Our giant happy hour events allow them to meet a few people... but in a room of 150 professional contacts, most people were lucky to leave with 5 business cards.

So, we responded. Last night we ran our first ever FLiP Speed Networking event! It was the first time FLiP ever charged for anything (tickets were $20/each). We were pretty nervous, wondering if people really would be into it. From my perspective, it went perfectly! Everyone met *at least* 13 new professional contacts, and I hope to hear about many lunch/coffee follow ups that come out of the event.

Most importantly, when asked "would  you attend another speed networking event?", nearly every single person said yes.

Thanks to everyone who attended. To those who couldn't make it or would like to see what it's about, we will definitely do this again soon. If you want to find out when and where, keep your eyes on this site, or shoot me an email: wschneider@changingourworld.com.