I went on a Speed Networking Session yesterday and it was rather interesting. A total of 20 odd pax went and I had dragged my business partner with me.
It felt like a Speed Dating event nevertheless with people moving around so quickly. But I felt that the format was really good where we get to meet people quickly and raised the possibility of building a lasting network. I managed to score 2 leads from there.
One good thing about bringing my business partner with me was that she really acted like my wingwoman. Knowing that I had met 7 clients earlier in the day, she opened the conversation for me so that I did not have to keep repeating the pitch. Her pitch kept improving as she talked (even when I am supposed to be the front line person). After 3 hours, we did manage to hold the conversation with almost the whole crowd.
Sure, just like any dating event, there are bound to be a few quirks (MLMs and DIS or Dubious Investment Schemes). Singapore has quite a few characters!
All in all, it was still quite interesting and it is always good to get to know more people. Who knows? A VC might be in the mix.
Here's to 1 networking session each week!
The Young CEO
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