This is my first meetup meeting, encouraged by professor Brian. I wouldn’t have known meetup if he didn’t recommend to me. Also, he is the first person who recommended toastmaster, the best club to practice public speaking and critical thinking.
My goal is talking with 10 people and ended up at 11, and one resume was sent. I enjoyed the meetup and learned a lot from these wonderful people.
However, I could have done better the followings:
- Conduct more research. I only searched for six startup companies. Include other people next time.
- Limit time for each person in five mins. If I find out he/she is not my target, try to wrap up the conversation and find next.
- Deliver a better pitch. People want to see the real “me”, get a better hook.
- Think about their pain, ask them and provide my solution. This one really needs more time and perspective to achieve, but it can be trained.
Overall, it’s a well-organized, vigorous meetup. People who are pursuing the same goal get together. I am looking forward to next meeting.