1) Background in Industrial Engineering with a focus on technical design.
2) Market Expert due to knowledgeability about the market and focus at hand.
3) Networked with due to UF Alumni connection.
4) Networked and had occupational interview. Allowed me to gain information and him to give back to his school.
5) This person will serve as an alumni connection that can hopefully mentor me.
Jane Selegean (BAML - Software Engineer)
1) Background in app development and software engineering.
2) Domain Expert due to years of acquired skills that are directly applicable to product creation.
3) Met this summer at tennis club back home in New York.
4) Had an additional occupational interview that served as a friendly intro and a networking opportunity for both of us.
5) Hopefully aim to have Jane mentor me and offer career and business idea advice in the future.
Paul Quinones (Eyeview - Process Engineer/Marketing Consultant)
1) Varied background in merging engineering solutions with marketing applications
2) Marketing Expert due to expertise in said field. Has valuable skillset applicable to marketing outreach.
3) Met at same tennis club as the one above.
4) Had a conversation at the tennis club that was very amiable and informal. Received a lot of career-wise, and was able to give tennis advice at the same time.
5) Paul would be a great mentor to have and offer technical advice that would help grow the business in the long term.
This experience taught me that the best way to network was in an informal setting. Formal settings are great, but slightly rigid if you re really trying to get to know someone. That being said, I also learned the value of asking thoughtful probing questions in order to build up and foster a stronger networking bond. In the past, I went up with trivial questions that did not really allow for me to secure lasting connections.
This experience taught me that the best way to network was in an informal setting. Formal settings are great, but slightly rigid if you re really trying to get to know someone. That being said, I also learned the value of asking thoughtful probing questions in order to build up and foster a stronger networking bond. In the past, I went up with trivial questions that did not really allow for me to secure lasting connections.
Patrick, it looks like you were able to get your hands on some great experts! What you learned about the infomality of a setting sounds like something I could really use tips from, because I am constantly concerning myself about whether or not it is crucial that I present ideas in a crucial setting.
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