Startup Istanbul is the leading startup event which brings together founders, investors and executives in the region.
It’s a gathering of the leading startups, internet companies, business angels and venture capitalists from Asia and Europe.
Istanbul is the perfect setting for a tech conference for Digital Minded Companies, Ventures and Startups with global ambitions in the region. This event is made of networking. Hours of networking with best founders, executives, entrepreneurs and investors all around the region.
This year’s event will have more than 100 selected startups and more than 1.000 attendees.
What is Speed Networking?
Speed Networking is an efficient, face-to-face professional networking model, designed to accelerate business contacts and generally starts with a bell. It’s a very energetic and fun event. Participants are split into two groups and are seated at tables in pairs facing each other in order to exchange information. Participants meet each other during a set period of time, share their professional backgrounds and business goals.
Speed Networking Tips
Have your speech ready and say what you would like to achieve or learn
Listen as well as talk
Remember, even if the prior work of the person you are speaking with doesn’t directly relate to your interest, they might know someone who does
If you don’t know of the other person’s prior industry or organization, then ask them to clarify, otherwise you can miss an opportunity
Take notes, this practice can be very good for jogging the memory. Exchange business cards and take notes about the speakers’ background on the back of their business card
Aim to network with people you haven’t met before
If you know you want to speak with a particular person again, arrange to follow up with an email/phone call to ensure they remember you
