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Anonymous
04/01/19 at 6:20PM UTC
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Networking for Introverts

I would like to inquire about any fintech, trading/investing networking events in the DMV area. I hope this doesn't violate the FGB feed rules. If so, I apologize and will take this down.

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Carolyn Hipkins
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04/29/19 at 1:53PM UTC
Good question! I'm an introvert also and I struggle with networking.
Maggie B
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04/05/19 at 4:23PM UTC
Start with your personal network - current and past coworkers you've developed a relationship with, friends in a similar field, friends who are outgoing - and let them know your concerns. Sometimes having that sounding board helps. I'm a member of a personal accountability group on Facebook with a few friends and a few "good strangers" and we bring any number of issues to the fold there - bad relationships, fitness goals, stalling on the career path - and having that safe place to air grievances and discuss possible solutions has been invaluable as well.
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04/04/19 at 1:02AM UTC
One fun way to deal with this is approach someone who looks really outgoing and is working the room well, or who is hosting the event, introduce yourself and share a few things about you and who you are looking to meet/why you are there, and explain you are introverted and would love for them to introduce you to some people they know. (I've hosted a few networking events, and when people ask me to do this, I introduce them to everyone!) Then there is only one introduction you have to do on your own. ;)
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04/03/19 at 12:54PM UTC
I’m an introvert - start with people you know and feel comfortable with. Don’t go to the massive networking event with thousands of people and try to meet everyone (mistake I made). Work your way up and keep going!
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04/01/19 at 10:26PM UTC
You can absolutely ask this question! While I don't have the perfect answer for you, here are some articles that might provide a little bit of inspiration. https://fairygodboss.com/articles/how-to-network-when-you-hate-networking https://fairygodboss.com/articles/why-introverts-can-make-great-leaders

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