netsquared introduction slides for netsquared amsterdam launch meeting
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What is NetSquared?
TechSoup’s network of #Tech4Good meetups
Elijah van der Giessen
October 9, 2017
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Look Familiar?
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Look Familiar?
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The Power of
Being in a Room Together
• 105 groups • 34 countries
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Free
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Community
Tech
Help
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Popular Topics
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Starting a New Group
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Source: Johns Hopkins University
Why Host a NetSquared Group?
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How We Can Help1. Community – never start from scratch. Lots
of ideas to steal.
2. Meetup.com Subscription – a powerful tool
for building and managing a community.
3. Cheerleaders – we’re here with ideas and
we’ll gently poke you in the ribs if you get
distracted.
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• What is the best day of the week to host the event?Tuesday or Wednesday
• What is the best time to host the event?6-8 pm, 12-2 pm
• How do we find interesting speakers?Attend Meetup events, connect with local nonprofits and tech companies
• How do we find a space to host the event?See where other Meetups are hosting events, talk to local churches, libraries and universities
• How do we promote our event?Social media on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin; post an announcement to active email lists
and Meetup groups; ask presenters & group members to promote the event
Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Johns Hopkins University