SmallVentures: Elevate Your Career at #SmallBizFriday Networking! - Columbus

Unsure where your career is headed? The SmallVentures community understands. Join us for #SmallBizFriday Networking, Learning, Growing Together. This isn't just another job search event; it's a chance for broader career exploration, growth, and making meaningful connections. Whether you're seeking startup support, freelancer opportunities, or a small business growth forum, you'll find valuable insights and connections here. Watch our explainer video to see how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMzP_KUe-g. The SmallVentures experience is designed to help you unlock your potential.

SmallVentures presents a unique virtual networking opportunity for small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals from all industries! Step away from the job boards and engage in dynamic conversations that spark collaboration and new ideas. Get the exposure you need, and the connections you crave.

What awaits you / What to expect:

• General: The go-to space for intros, announcements, and casual community-wide conversation. Great for getting oriented and finding others with shared interests.
• Networking: A self-led showcase zone where grads can post about their projects, portfolios, startups, or job aspirations. Members can also drop links to quick video intros or demo sessions.
• Intros: A space for members to introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and connect with others. This can include personal stories, career journeys, or fun facts.
• Help Wanted: A place for members to post about their skills and offer help to others. This can include anything from coding and design to marketing and writing.
• Industry Room Tech: A space for members to discuss the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the tech industry. This can include anything from programming languages to software development methodologies.

Who is it for?

• Entrepreneurs seeking connections, collaboration, and exposure.
• Early-stage founders looking for guidance, feedback, and peer interaction.
• Freelancers and gig workers seeking networking and job leads.
• Small business owners looking for events focused on scaling, strategy, and knowledge sharing.

What will happen?

• You'll engage in a dynamic virtual environment.
• Explore themed chat channels to connect with like-minded individuals.
• Share your skills, projects, and aspirations.
• Discover new opportunities for collaboration and growth within the SmallVentures community.

When:

• Happens every month on the third Friday for the next 3 years
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Your Local Time)
• Open to ALL global cities

Where:

• Hosted on a Slack-like virtual platform
• Join the event: https://events.tao.ai/pod/smallventures.org/cont-g7c9uoodyc9h/city--CMH---source--eb

Why should you attend?

• Discover clarity and direction in your career path.
• Build meaningful relationships within a supportive community.
• Gain insights to help you scale your business or advance professionally.
• Showcase your talents and projects to potential collaborators and clients.
• It's more than just a job search—it's about long-term career growth and fulfillment.

How can you engage?

• Participate in group chat discussions within themed channels.
• Send direct messages to connect with individuals one-on-one.
• Initiate 1-1 video chats for deeper conversations.
• Share links to your portfolio, website, or video introductions.

Event support: https://support.tao.ai
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