Our second running of Social Matchbox DC was well received and from everyone’s feedback it is going to happen again soon. Around 150 people turned out, enjoyed Pizza, sodas, networking, startup company presentations, and our trial run of a resume clinic. Thanks to all of our volunteers, Bloggers and Twitter friends who made the event possible. We plan to post video clips of individual company presentations in the companies section here over the next few weeks so stay tuned.
Here is a link to some photos from last night’s event that I took, here are some photos that Shashi took, and here are some photos that Nahum took. If you have any addition photos please send them to email@jobmatchbox.com and we will share the link here.
Here are a few quotes from attendees. If you were there we would love to hear from you too.
“Definitely a landmark event. People looking to mix, mingle and network with some of the bright, young Web 2.0 minds should be at each of these events. It was remarkably different from your typical ‘networking’ event. Very interactive. I’ll be there next time.”
Peter Radloff, Senior Technical Recruiter, comScore, Inc.
“(Social Matchbox was) such an upbeat networking event! I found it to be a very inventive way of meeting and connecting to the right people! I met several people who would be good for both our Siteworx and Zadby jobs and even re-connected with several people I used to work from years ago. I got several e-mails today from the meeting last night and I am hoping to bring some people in for interviews. Thank you also for letting me sit in on the resume writing critique, I was able to help several people. I love being able to help people like that! Great event! Invite me to the next!”
Gail Glassmoyer, Senior Recruiting Manager, Siteworx, Inc.
“It was a great event – lots of new faces in the crowd and of course quite a few familiar ones.
The list of presenting companies was pretty impressive and honestly eye opening since a good part of the startup community was well represented at the event.
…it was nice to be in a room filled with entrepreneurs and tech guys and gals.
It’s events like Social Matchbox DC that will keep our community growing quickly and bring the right people together.”
Ann Bernard, CEO, WhyGoSolo
“…it was a good one. Robert and his team at Jobmatchbox did an outstanding job of gathering a great mix of presenters, job seekers, socializers, etc.
It took place down at Teqcorner in the Tysons Area. A good venue compared to some we find ourselves at.
The companies presenting got a short time to show their wares to the crowd and there was plenty of time for good ol’fashion networking. I was fortunate to meet another bunch of people that have become Twitter followers with me recently.”
Jimmy Gardner, Blogger / Engineer, Lockheed Martin
