#Slay the Energy Vampires: Networking Strategies for Founders Who Hate Networking
Have you ever been bored to actual death at a networking event?
Does the lifeforce literally drain from your body when someone won’t stop talking?
Do you feel an overwhelming urge to run out the door when someone asks you what you do?
You’re not alone.
Networking events are usually a graveyard of useless interactions, leaving you feeling yucky, drained, and defeated.
But did you know you have the power to transform them into experiences that are both energizing and productive?
Join us for a workshop on how to slay the energy vampires and leverage networking events to actually benefit you and your venture.
Then, you get a chance to test out your newfound networking skills with other purpose-driven founders.
Who knows what new connections you will make, today and beyond!
Agenda
Doors will close at 5:20pm, no exceptions.
5:00 Bites and non-alcoholic drinks
5:20 Group intention setting
5:30 Speed networking
5:45 The Sandhill Road era is over - Nilima Achwal
6:15 Slide into the DMs, IRL - Saleem Ahmad
6:35 Banish your ratchet communication - Garrett Dailey
7:05 Extemporaneous pitches
7:15 Network!
🅿️ Parking
Metered street parking is available, or Capital Factory offers parking validations (payment reduced to $8) for attendees parking in the Omni Austin Hotel, as long as you enter after 5pm and leave before 10pm.
About the Hosts
Nilima Achwal is the founder of The Female Founders Lab, her coaching accelerator through which she has helped purpose-driven pre-seed founders to magnetize millions from values-aligned investors. She brings 15 years of impact venture leadership from across the world, including LatAm, India, Africa, and the US. She has been featured in 100+ publications and talks worldwide, including CNBC, VICE, and TEDx.
Saleem Ahmad is the insightful force behind Anti-VC, a community dedicated to leaving no founder behind. Saleem works to ensure every founder has access to the resources and unbiased mentorship they need to grow their business, without having to face gatekeeping or predatory exploitation. He leverages his 12 years experience working with early-stage tech startups to help underserved founders chart their own path and find success on their own terms.
Garrett Dailey is the founder of Aion Enterprises, a design agency that helps companies turn their philosophy into compelling stories that close deals and raise millions. With a foundation in mythic archetypes and symbology, Garrett helps founders craft a visual legacy for the modern era.
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