Synapse Libate & Learn Ep. 9: Why Connections Matter More Than Your Resume

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Synapse Libate & Learn: Why Connections Matter More Than Your Resume

When looking for employment, we all know how to build a resume. But what else can we do? How important is your network and utilizing your connections? How can we build these connections in a virtual world? Are you wondering how to get in with the right company? Grab a drink, relax, and join us remotely for a FREE virtual event with Synapse’s next episode of Libate and Learn with Rich Heruska, Leigh-Ann Buchanan, and Jill St. Thomas, moderated by Synapse’s CEO Brian Kornfeld. They’ll share best practices for building your network and maintaining connections with the right stakeholder. We will then open up the discussion for Q&A. Expect to learn more about:Why building a network can give you a strategic advantage, especially with small to medium businesses, with Rich Heruska, serial entrepreneur, former accelerator director at Tampa Bay Wave, and Synapse Board Member. He’ll cover<ul><li>What small and medium sized businesses are looking for</li><li>Why building a network during a downtime or recession is important</li><li>How a network can take you to the next steps of your career</li><li>What can someone building a network expect out of an entrepreneurial support organization and how can they maximize their benefits</li></ul>Connections matter, particularly to build an ecosystem and with the right stakeholders with Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Founding Executive Director of Venture Cafe Miami. She will cover:<ul><li>Ecosystems are built entirely on connections</li><li>Multiple ways people can get value from connections</li><li>Who are the important people and stakeholders to network with</li><li>How networking at in-person events or online can differ, and be similar</li></ul>Radical connectivity is the key to a thriving ecosystem with Jill St. Thomas, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech. She will cover:
<ul><li>How connectivity can lead to jobs and opportunities
</li><li>Connectivity between organizations can benefit everybody, it is not a zero-sum game
</li><li>Continually getting and staying connected can be the difference between success and failure
</li></ul>How to effectively build a network and promote yourself with Brian Kornfeld , CEO and Co-Founder of Synapse. He’ll cover<ul><li>What to look for when networking</li><li>How to continually add value to the community, and how that brings value to yourself</li><li>Things to be prepared for when building a network</li><li>When is the right time to make an ask </li></ul>There will be plenty of time for Q&A so “seating” will be limited in order to foster robust conversation. Reserve your space now.” Pose your questions to our panelists and fellow participants on this upcoming installment of Synapse’s Libate* &amp; Learn.*Libate is merely a suggestion. Consider this is more of a social, educational, networking, happy hour. From Kombucha to Ketel One, all forms of libation are welcome.