Speed networking goes virtual
A Missouri event that aims to connect businesses and entrepreneurs has adopted a digital format, with events happening weekly in April.
The event, called Speed St. Louis networking, uses a format similar to “speed dating” to help establish links between professionals in diverse fields across the St. Louis area, including nearby areas like Olivette and Ferguson. Participants will rotate through a series of one-on-one conversations with others lasting seven to eight minutes, seeking to make fruitful connections in a brief amount of time. At the end of the night, participants identify who they would like to connect with again, and organizers set up a link where there is mutual interest.
This event began as an in-person event, noted for its low-key approach and focus on comfortable and structured meetings. Networking events like this typically involve exchanging business cards and other contact information. However, it has switched to a new online format to allow for safety and further comfort. The virtual format, featuring online video conferencing, can be done through computers as well as mobile phones or tablets. Those who make a strong impression may be invited back for future networking events.
Speed St. Louis will launch its April events on the 5th, with meetings following weekly afterwards. The speed networking event series also features events held in cities across the world, allowing business owners from places like Olivette to connect with relevant contacts as far and wide as Baltimore or Brisbane.
The event, called Speed St. Louis networking, uses a format similar to “speed dating” to help establish links between professionals in diverse fields across the St. Louis area, including nearby areas like Olivette and Ferguson. Participants will rotate through a series of one-on-one conversations with others lasting seven to eight minutes, seeking to make fruitful connections in a brief amount of time. At the end of the night, participants identify who they would like to connect with again, and organizers set up a link where there is mutual interest.
This event began as an in-person event, noted for its low-key approach and focus on comfortable and structured meetings. Networking events like this typically involve exchanging business cards and other contact information. However, it has switched to a new online format to allow for safety and further comfort. The virtual format, featuring online video conferencing, can be done through computers as well as mobile phones or tablets. Those who make a strong impression may be invited back for future networking events.
Speed St. Louis will launch its April events on the 5th, with meetings following weekly afterwards. The speed networking event series also features events held in cities across the world, allowing business owners from places like Olivette to connect with relevant contacts as far and wide as Baltimore or Brisbane.