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Networking

"Ultimately, … the lesson is to treat everyone you encounter the same way." — Kara Gerson

Jennifer Chen

Jennifer Chen ON Networking

Co-founder & President, Givology

Q: Networking leads to collaborations and partnerships. What do you think is the recipe for a successful partnership?

A: Actually, I find networking to be one of the most hit-or-miss uses of time, with a high standard deviation for being an utter waste of time. I think the number one thing about networking is identifying the attendees and walking in with an objective that leaves room for exploration. For example, there are many professional events in the start up ... READ MORE »

Tammy Tibbetts

Tammy Tibbetts ON Networking

Founder & President, She's the First

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: Here’s a great story about the benefits of networking with those younger than you, too! It also ties in with mentorship: Last summer, I spoke at a student conference in New York City, where a 17-year-old high school student, named Opal Vadhan, approached me after hearing me talk about She’s the First. She later interviewed me for her blog and ... READ MORE »

Ella Gorgla

Ella Gorgla ON Networking

Founder, I-ELLA

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: A private dinner ultimately led to the original funding of I-ELLA. I strongly believe in putting your ideas and passion out into the universe with the hopes that it lands on the right ear (and heart). READ MORE »

Maureen Lippe

Maureen Lippe ON Networking

Founder & CEO, Lippe Taylor

Q: How much time do you spend on networking versus focusing on the internal affairs of your business (such as management, strategy, ideation etc)?

A: Being in the communications agency business, I should be aggressively networking, but honestly, I’m not spending enough time at this important task.  In the earlier stages of the business I was out a lot and sat on a lot of boards. Today, I’m more focused on building the business and focused on client service. That said, I believe “strategic networking” ... READ MORE »

Mia Bauer

Mia Bauer ON Networking

Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Crumbs Bakeshop

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: Early on we asked our friends to send cupcakes to their clients when the need arose. It was at no cost to them and it was tremendous marketing for us. It got our product into the hands of people who didn’t know our brand or our product. READ MORE »

Hibaaq Osman

Hibaaq Osman ON Networking

Founder & CEO, Karama

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: As Gaddafi stepped down, Karama partnered with dozens of Libyan women activists, academics, politicians, artists and community leaders to form a coalition called the Libyan Women’s Peace Platform (LWPP). The LWPP filled a gap, providing linkage and connection between women from disparate backgrounds and perspectives, and bringing them together to work toward a common goal. Civil society had long been ... READ MORE »

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