Yesterday morning our Creative Director, Imelda Suriato, received a less than flattering 
email from CardScan, a content management solution that captures data by scanning business cards. It appears as though an old acquaintance was trying to update Imelda’s contact information and failed to realize what he previously wrote on the card from their last encounter. Apparently, she is an “Asian fast talker” (check! according to Imelda) with “bad teeth” (so wrong!) and “Killer idea” (not bad for a closing statement).
Words of wisdom for those who write notes on business cards: Don’t write stupid things, don’t scan it blindly and don’t use a service that sends out update reminders automatically. Or you’ll end up killing any business opportunities and make people’s poop list.
For the record, Imelda states she has had only one cavity in her otherwise near-perfect pearly whites.
NetParty is an organization that throws NYC business and social networking events for young adults. On Tuesday night Squeaky attended a NetParty event at the Hudson Terrace. The rooftop venue was packed with 300 young professionals from different industries all looking to make valuable connections. And, as the booze started to flow mingling picked up and business cards were being handed out left and right. It’s no secret that networking is an important part of any successful business and for Squeaky it’s no different. A new contact you meet today could potentially be a new client the next week.
Below are some of the NYC events that Squeaky employees enjoy attending on a regular bases.
NYC Tech MeetUp
On the first Tuesday of each month tech start ups demo their services to the New York’s tech community. Typically, resides at FIT.
The Brooklyn Future MeetUp
Based around the discussion of what the world might look like in +30 years. Specifically, the group looks at trends and technology that are emerging today that will effects the coming future.
First Wednesday Cocktail Club (Facebook Group)
On the first Wednesday of every month friends and industry gather to network at Union Bar across from the W Hotel in Union Square. It started small with seven people and has organically grown to a loyal following. One rule: Try to keep shop talk to a minimal!
Digital Dumbo
A big group hang out among the digital community in Dumbo.
We welcome suggestions on any events you think Squeaky failed to mention.
