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Last Digital Meetup of 2023 & Looking Forward in 2024
Our Now of Work Digital Meetup hosts Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank, closed out our last digital meetup of 2023 with our NOW Community. Along with our active community members in the chat, Jess and Jason held an overview of 2023 regarding HR and HR Tech industry shifts, buzz words like Gen AI, and where they think (or hope) the ball will continue rolling in 2024.
2023-12-15
1h 00
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
How to Turn Any Idea into a Real Movement
The Ryan Meetup group has nearly 2,000 members whose common bond is simple: their first name! David sits down with founders Ryan Rose, Ryan Cousins, and Ryan Le to hear the amazing origin story of these three partners spreading the Ryan gospel. The Ryans reveal how they were able to take a Meetup of just three members—themselves—and turn their first big event into a viral blowout with hundreds of attendees including journalists from the New York Times, NPR, and The New Yorker. Plus, the Ryans discuss how they’ve actually helped people legally change their name to Ryan, and th...
2023-06-21
30 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Community Building
Before he was a co-founder of General Assembly and founder of Common co-living spaces, Brad Hargreaves was a Meetup organizer hosting tech events in New York. In this conversation with David Siegel, a legendary entrepreneur talks about how he’s made community building an essential part of his business strategy. Learn how the right community can help you make a major change in your life, whether it’s a long-distance move or a career change.Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the powe...
2023-06-07
37 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
How to Make Your Own Luck
Bakari Akil is a self-described scrappy entrepreneur bridging the gap between the corporate world and homegrown success stories. He’s also the organizer of two Meetup groups. His first, the Alternative Investment Club, has more than 5,000 members and is officially the largest private equity and hedge fund Meetup group in the world! Bakari and David sit down to discuss the keys to this club’s great success, as well as how the intense focus on business made Bakari want to lead another community for a more casual connection. That Meetup group, Black People Who Love Being Black, is dedicated to t...
2023-03-29
34 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
How to Prioritize Fulfillment
Less than one year ago, Anthony Paul moved from Brooklyn to the Boston area without a single previous social connection. Today, he’s the organizer of the Cambridge "Finer Things" Culture Club, a Meetup group with more than 760 members! Anthony and David sit down to discuss the key elements behind this community’s meteoric rise and its place within a larger “human empowerment” movement. Topics include the often misunderstood connection between fulfillment and happiness, how to take small steps toward a big vision, and pursuing “edu-creation” as a path toward deeper friendships. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO p...
2023-03-01
33 min
NOW of Work
A FUEL 2023 Sneak Peak with Alex Zea, Kyle Holliday, and Aziza Young - Digital Meetup Series
With less than 2 weeks away from FUEL, our 2023 kickoff event designed to give HR leaders, like you, the tools to make your functions more digital in the Now of Work, Jason & Jess shared a sneak peek at 3 of the upcoming sessions, led by our consultants. You may have heard about our 3rd annual, 2-day event, packed with value. We've lined up 12 transformative sessions, content, and research and would be happy if you joined us on January 31 & February 1 by registering with the following link: bit.ly/2DF9rCH Our FUEL sessions will feature top HR and...
2023-01-20
1h 00
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Life Advice to Take on Your Next Stroll
Ann Marie Rakovic and David first met on an eight-mile walk she organized through Meetup. Today they sit down to talk about the transformative power of her group, Central Park NYC Ever Walk, and “the collective effervescence” that springs naturally when people get together to socialize through physical activity. David seeks advice for fellow organizers who want to literally and/or figuratively follow in Ann Marie’s footsteps. Ann Marie shares the journey from her first event where four people attended, to present day when as many as 87 people have joined her outing. Other topics include how to persevere throug...
2023-01-18
34 min
NOW of Work
HR Tech Industry Updates with Jeanne Achille - Digital Meetup Series
We are just over a month away from the Spring HR Tech Conference! Can you believe it? Registration opens on February 15, and the online conference kicks off on February 28. We couldn’t wait to hear about the details with our Special Guest, Jeanne Achille on this weekly digital meetup. Jess and Jason also chat with Jeanne about industry trends and how to best understand vendors in today's marketplace, as she shares what she sees vendors doing to get attention in this uncertain economy. If you don't know Jeanne, she's the Founder & CEO of The Devon Group, one of...
2023-01-13
57 min
NOW of Work
A Look Into 2023 with Jason Corsello - Digital Meetup Series
Happy 2023! We hope that your New Year is off to a productive start. Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook couldn't wait to reconnect with the community during the first Digital Meetup of the new year. Our special guest is Jason Corsello, Founder and General Partner of Acadian Ventures. Acadian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in the future of work. Listen in as they discuss which trends Jason C. is seeing in the economy and the impact they have on the HR Tech space, the biggest areas of spending in the HR technology world for 2023...
2023-01-06
56 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Busting Myths about Introverts
Brenda Bea grew up being described as “shy” and “quiet.” In her adult life, she’s owned her identity as an introvert, and helped many other women do the same as an organizer of Introverted Girlfriends of Dallas & Surrounding Cities. This Introverted Girlfriends Meetup group is just one of fourteen different chapters around the United States. David sits down with Brenda to discuss her mission to inspire and educate introverted women by giving them the tools to be confident, take charge of their lives, and put themselves out there. Conversation topics include the beauty and necessity of introverted people, how to adm...
2022-12-21
43 min
NOW of Work
2022’s End of Year Market Analysis with Scott Berg - Digital Meetup Series
The countdown is upon us! We're just about two weeks away from 2023. During this Digital Meetup, we close out 2022 with an HR and HR Tech market wrap. We're also focused on looking ahead and have an energizing discussion about 2023 insights. Jess Von Bank and I were very excited to welcome Scott Berg of Needham & Company as our special guest. Scott is a Senior Equity Research Analyst covering enterprise software. Listen to hear his thoughts on the future of the HCM market and find out if there's still investment going on in the space. Are we...
2022-12-16
59 min
NOW of Work
A 2022 Wrap-Up with Our Now of Work Community - Digital Meetup Series
With just 3 weeks left of 2023, Jason and Jess check in with the community to see how 2022 has been for them. What have they enjoyed the most about the year? What's been most challenging? What is the community looking forward to in 2023? Have you digested 2022 and assessed your year? This Special 2022 Wrap Digital Meetup passed the mic to our #NowofWork #HRCommunity. They talk about yearly intentions, the highs and lows of 2022-both professionally and personally, and power words for 2022 and 2023...And we want to hear all about yours! Come for the fun and inspiration, stay for the community.
2022-12-09
56 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Embracing Our Differences
Known as the Renaissance Rabbi, Dovid Cohen is a spiritual leader, lawyer, therapist, writer, public speaker, and part of an organization that services individuals with special needs throughout the United States. In the course of these many roles, he hasn’t “got it all figured out,” but he has learned a tremendous amount about people’s ability to transform themselves and their ways of thinking, as well as how they grow from painful experiences. Rabbi Dovid Cohen sits down with David to discuss the intersection of perspective and empathy, how relationships from the past can still feel present, why you shou...
2022-12-07
42 min
NOW of Work
Prioritizing Talent Strategy Agility with Brian Wilkerson - Digital Meetup Series
Cautious optimism is the name of the game when it comes to organizations preparing for 2023. As we step into the last month of the year, we're all about being realistic and proactive. During this Digital Meetup, Jess Von Bank and I chatted with Brian Wilkerson about planning in the midst of economic uncertainty. Brian is the Corporate Vice President of hrQ and a national expert on talent strategy, workforce planning, and human capital management in times of business instability. With an uncertain economy, challenges in the labor market, supply chain disruptions, big shifts in workforce...
2022-12-02
55 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Sowing the Seeds of Joy
Monique Rhodes was adopted into a difficult situation in New Zealand. By her early teens she was quite depressed, and at 19 years old hit rock bottom when she attempted to take her own life. Since then, she’s been on a journey of resilience and self-discovery that has utterly transformed her experience as a human being on Earth. From a four-year motorcycle trip through India, to studying with the Dalai Lama, and moving to Costa Rica without a single prior connection, Monique’s path continues to unfold in a way that values firsthand experience, novelty, intentionality, and audacity. She and...
2022-11-23
47 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
The Power of Introductions
From investment banker, to four-time CFO, to operating partner at a top venture capital firm, to board of directors member, to lecturer at Stanford University—Jeff Epstein has done it all. Over the years, his experience, contacts, and willingness to both teach and learn have helped him become what David refers to as “the trillion dollar connector.” In fact, Jeff has facilitated nearly 9,500 high-level business connections, leading to hundreds of executive hires, sales, and startup investments. He and David reflect on their 20 years of friendship, then reveal some insider knowledge about executive leadership. Topics include the “win-win-win” power of profession...
2022-11-09
38 min
NOW of Work
Employee Experience: It’s More Than Just a Headcount… with Steve Goldberg - Digital Meetup Series
How do we shift from counting people to making people count? We were so thrilled to have Steve Goldberg as our featured guest on this Digital Meetup! We’re big fans of Steve's work, both with him leading product strategy at big global companies as well as leading the implementation of HR software at some of the largest enterprises in the world. Steve had many insights to share about how we can help people through technology. “The employee experience is so much more than the experience of using a vendor’s technology. Employee experience is whatever your employ...
2022-10-28
55 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Why Happiness Needs Gratitude
Andrew Horn is the co-founder and CEO of Tribute, a company that has been called “Hallmark 2.0” because its modern technology is keeping the old tradition of showing appreciation alive. With nearly 6 million collaborative videos created, Tribute has brought 82% of its customers to tears of joy! Andrew and David sit down to discuss the relevance of appreciation in both professional and personal life. They touch on the habit of gratitude, the concept of positive peer pressure, the importance of building social rituals when you’re in a leadership role, and how sharing our imperfections actually brings us closer together and demons...
2022-10-26
44 min
NOW of Work
They’re Back! Key Takeaways from Recent HR Tech Shows with Jess and Jason - Digital Meetup Series
From Minneapolis, to Paris, to Vegas! Jess and Jason are back from their #HRTech show travels. During this meetup, they share their recent insights from Unleash, Oracle Cloud World, and Cornerstone Convergence 2022. Take a listen to hear what's new and ahead in HR Tech, what's buzzing in the product and thought worlds, and what the future of the cloud looks like!
2022-10-21
58 min
NOW of Work
Special Guest Hosts Alex Zea & Ryan Malkes Discuss Shifts in Hiring, Talent, and the Job Market - Digital Meetup Series
The job market is undoubtedly different today than it was two years ago. But what exactly has changed? How do these vast transformations impact hiring and job trends, talent availability, matching or mismatching talent? ...And what about the elephant in the room? There's several actually. During this Meetup, Alex Zea & Ryan Malkes have an honest chat about the recession, quiet-quitting, and the power of AI to bring about sweeping change. As our hosts, Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank wrap up UNLEASH in Paris, we're excited to feature Special Guest Hosts: Alexandra Zea, and Ryan Malkes. Alex is...
2022-10-14
1h 00
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
The Underrated Power of Thinking Big
JeVon McCormick has a success story for the ages. The son of an orphaned sex worker and a drug dealer, JeVon grew up poor in the 1970s without reliable access to food, water, and electricity. Experiencing an identity crisis and lack of belonging as a mixed-race person, he also faced long periods of abandonment and several stints in juvenile prison. Today, JeVon is not only a mentor to high-risk youth, but the CEO of Scribe, a publisher whose company culture has been ranked #1 in the United States. Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, Jevon is also the...
2022-10-12
51 min
NOW of Work
Joining Forces with Our Brains with Lauren Waldman, The Learning Pirate - Digital Meetup Series
How has the pandemic impacted well-being at work? We take a deeper look by examining brain power on this live Digital Meetup with Lauren Waldman, a Learning Scientist and the Founder of Learning Pirate. Lauren is one of the first learning designers globally to merge the operational function of the brain with cognitive theories to create large-scale learning designs. She's worked with employees at prominent organizations like Allstate, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Disneyland. Take a listen to this great conversation between Jason Averbook, Ryan Malkes, Lauren Waldman, and the Now of Work Community as they discuss topics s...
2022-10-07
58 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
A New Chapter of Friendship
Alysia Allen is the founder of Mocha Girls Read, a Meetup book club that began with 12 women in Inglewood, California, and now has more than 10,000 members across the United States in 14 cities and two virtual communities. 11 years ago, Alysia was an introverted bookworm who never quite saw herself as a leader. Now she sits down with David as an award-winning organizer to share her own personal transformation and the “secret sauce” that makes her book club so successful. They discuss the finer details, like membership expansion through social media photos, as well as how reading stretches your independence and empa...
2022-09-28
32 min
NOW of Work
HR Tech Conference Recap with Harry West - Digital Meetup Series
We can't believe that HR Tech Conference was just last week! Our team is still riding high after the amazing energy at the conference and all of the great insights shared. We were excited to share a full HR Tech Conference Recap on today's Digital Meetup! Joined by Harry West, Leapgen's VP Team Leader & Customer Partner, we shared the biggest highlights, takeaways, and insights from the largest HR Tech event globally. We couldn't wait to share what we learned about the state of work and what's brewing in HR Tech! At HR Tech, I delivered a closing ke...
2022-09-23
59 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Deepening Connections by Walking
Jonathon Stalls spent 242 days walking from the coast of Delaware to the Pacific Ocean. He is also the founder of Walk2Connect - Mile High Ramblers Chapter, a decade-old Meetup group that has linked more than 3,250 members through the spiritual and physical journey of walking. In his book, Walk, Jonathon recounts his adventure, sharing how he overcame the terror of the unknown, how the long walk became an important part of his coming out experience, and the lessons he learned about people and cities. He sits down with David to chat about the power of movement, the profound wisdom...
2022-09-14
42 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Intentional Talking & Radical Listening
Ken Tucker, the “conversation and relationship expert,” is a Fortune 500 strategist, international speaker, and CEO of the management consulting firm KTA Solutions. As if that weren’t enough, Ken is also the best-selling author of six books on self-reflection and self-improvement! He sits down with David to discuss navigating unexpected twists and turns in conversation with new people, avoiding “argument culture,” how to embrace change, and how to keep conversation worthwhile in a long-term relationship. Learn how to be a better friend, coworker, and partner by harnessing the power of conversation. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcast...
2022-08-31
46 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Using the Agile Approach at Work
John Cass is an innovator. 20 years ago, he was on the ground floor of blogging as a marketing tool. In 2001, when he got interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), few of his colleagues knew what he was talking about. A cutting-edge marketing guru, John has been the organizer of the Boston Agile Marketing Group for more than a decade. This niche community that began with John and two colleagues has since blossomed into a major education and networking resource for more than 800 members. His group has inspired similar communities in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Seattle. David sits down...
2022-08-17
38 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Trust: the Crucial Community Ingredient with Seth Besmertnik
Seth Besmertnik is the CEO of Conductor, an organic marketing and SEO platform. As two CEOs of former WeWork companies, Seth and David sit down to discuss their lived experiences as CEOs working in similar conditions. Seth has developed a leadership style that emphasizes trust and transparency. He shares some useful tips on how to drive engagement, innovation, and growth by adopting a people-centric approach. David and Seth also talk about maximizing your team’s motivation, creativity, and overall potential by cultivating safe spaces.Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Me...
2022-08-03
43 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
An Introverted Bookworm Builds Community
Audrey Heller is the founder of The Novel Tourists of Philadelphia, a Meetup book club for adventurers. She attended her first-ever Meetup event one lonely New Year’s Day and had an incredibly heartwarming experience. Ten years later, when she moved to Philadelphia and “literally did not know anybody,” she returned to Meetup—this time as an organizer. Her idea was simple, but brilliant: hosting fun explorations inspired by the books you’re reading. She expected a handful of people to join, but in just one month, her Meetup group had 200 members! Audrey and David give advice for future book club...
2022-07-20
34 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
A Simple Idea for a Complex Metaverse
Daniel Liebeskind is the co-founder and CEO of Topia, a virtual gathering platform that helps people create a social experience in the metaverse. In 2020, Topia was one of the co-hosts of the first-ever virtual Burning Man, a “vibey” virtual vacation and spiritual retreat with over 20,000 attendees. Daniel and David sit down to discuss the profound impact of IRL connections, the challenges of online-only interactions, and how Meetup events in the metaverse can bridge that gap. The conversation touches on everything from the link between wizardry and coding to the lack of serendipity on Zoom. Ranked as one of t...
2022-07-06
35 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
How to Handle Stress
Deborah Gilboa (aka “Dr. G”) is a family physician, as well as a frequent feature on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The New York Times. She’s fluent in American Sign Language, a leading expert on stress management strategies, and the author of From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less. Dr. G and David sit down to discuss why change of all sizes is so hard for people to cope with. They chat about everything from anxiety-relief life hacks, brain chemistry, and runaway feelings to Dr. G’s mission to redefine the word “resilience...
2022-06-22
39 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
The Human Impact of Serving Pets
Rachel Herman was a graduate student at NYU when she discovered her calling to support pet owners in need. Now she’s the executive director of Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), the largest organization in New York City that pairs volunteers with senior pet owners facing physical and financial burdens. Through her work with PAWS, Rachel has been recognized as the New Yorker of the Week, a Top 40 under 40 figure, and a New York Times Holiday Hero. She and David chat about the social aspect of pet ownership, the incredibly enriching experience of volunteering with the elderly, how...
2022-06-08
37 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Live Well and Protect the Planet
Brandon Emerick, the organizer of the Permaculture/Sustainable Living Meetup Group, used to not believe in climate change. One high school research assignment and a few hours on Google Scholar later, he was convinced. These days, Brandon is deeply dedicated to educating the world about sustainable living. He and David sit down to discuss everything from energy-efficient appliances and co-housing arrangements to running for local government positions with an environmental agenda. They even touch on connecting with nature, the philosophy of negative utilitarianism, and the social aspects of fighting for a cause. Ranked as one of the...
2022-05-25
26 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Being Comfortable with Being Different
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Bradi Nathan joins the podcast to talk about the life and legacy of her son, Jack. He set up an art studio in the basement of his fraternity house to channel his feelings of anxiety and depression. Soon after, he parlayed his love of art into a way to help other kids who felt the way he did. Jack founded a website called Happy Jack’s World, to support mental health organizations. Sadly, Jack passed away in 2020. Bradi and David discuss how she has continued what Jack started, what perseverance looks like, an...
2022-05-11
38 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
From Bankrupt to Better than Ever
David Meltzer is a three-time international best-selling author, top 100 business coach, host of top entrepreneurial podcast The Playbook, and so much more. It’s easy to see why David Siegel thinks he “may be the busiest person alive!” The two Davids sit down to discuss Mr. Meltzer’s transformative path from multi-millionaire business prodigy to losing it all, then building his life and career back the right way. They touch on the dangers of arrogance, the power of an open heart, how to stay energized, and how to move on from mindsets that are holding you back.Ranked a...
2022-04-27
33 min
NOW of Work
Neurodiversity at Work, honoring Autism Acceptance Month - Digital Meetup Series
What do neurodiverse people need to feel welcome, be treated fairly, and celebrated at work? Often when most think about workplace diversity, race and gender are top of mind. But, please don’t stop there. Between 30-40% of the population are neurodiverse. Neurodiversity, or brain diversity, describes people who think differently. This includes members of the workforce with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. How do we define, understand, and de-stigmatize neurodiversity? JOIN US TODAY as we honor Autism Acceptance Month with a Special Edition Digital Meetup discussing neurodiversity in the workplace. AT 1P ET, Jess and I will speak...
2022-04-26
1h 01
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
The Power of Language in Business
Arjay Ruggles has done it all. He was a self-described Neopets supernerd, a successful makeup artist, an IT specialist, and a sex worker before founding HomeRoom, the first-ever Discord community management agency. These days, Arjay is on the cutting edge of community-centered business, helping companies navigate the evolving tech landscape while retaining real-world values. He and David discuss the dos and don’ts of startups, user experience versus human experience, and how to stay true to yourself in a business context. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Si...
2022-04-13
35 min
NOW of Work
Turning People Data Into Stories with Joseph Ifiegbu-Digital Meetup Series
Joseph Ifiegbu comes to today's Now of Work Digital Meetup with stories to tell: how he discovered HR Analytics, his early days at the forefront of the people analytics movement inside envelope-pushing brands like Snap Inc. and WeWork, his own founder’s story as the CEO of eqtble...Joseph has built a career turning people data into people stories. The goal, after all. Every good storyteller knows the critical elements of a story: characters, context, hero’s journey, ending. HR Analytics, or using people data for business outcomes, is often missing context, basic data collection, and interpretation. Alas...
2022-04-05
58 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Friendship Advice for Every Life Stage
Danielle Bayard Jackson taught high school English for six years, where she learned a thing or two about coaching people through interpersonal issues. Now, as a certified friendship coach, Danielle helps adults improve their overall wellbeing by teaching them how to make new connections and create more depth in their relationships. She and David chat about why adult friendships are a necessity, not a luxury. From there, they dive into parents modeling healthy friendships for their kids, how to be more intentional with social plans, and the often overlooked value of loose ties. Ranked as one of...
2022-03-30
36 min
NOW of Work
People Want to be SEEN, Not Managed-Digital Meetup Series
Happy Friday! How would you describe your work week? Need to refuel or get inspired? Want to share your wins or challenges? We are here! Enjoy the transformational power of our community from today's Digital Meetup. Our weekly meetups are now over 1500 people strong. Every week, co-host Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook look forward to connecting with our friends in the HR, HR Tech, and talent acquisition communities. People are calling the shots, and we’re calling them differently. Work matters but for different reasons. Joy, inspiration, fulfillment, and human connection finally take a fron...
2022-03-25
58 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Becoming a Proactive Introvert
Gerald Soriano grew up in Hawaii, then lived in Milwaukee, Cleveland, and the Bay Area. Everywhere he’s gone, Meetup has played an important role in his story. From helping him land a pivotal internship to making lifelong friendships, Meetup became a constant in Gerald’s life. These days, he’s using the platform as a leadership opportunity through co-organizing the AR/VR Creators Meetup group. Gerald chats with David about spreading the aloha spirit through Meetup, how to pinpoint and pursue your own reason for being, and why you should keep smiling through these difficult times.Ranked...
2022-03-16
31 min
NOW of Work
Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content with Cy Wakeman-Digital Meetup Series
How can we restore sanity at work? Plain and simple—ditch the drama! Foster wellness and collective genius. Sounds simple, right? But can we make it happen given our current work models and business structures? Jess and Jason are excited to talk about this with Cy Wakeman on today's Digital Meetup! Once referred to as "the secret weapon to restoring sanity in the workplace," Cy is an International Speaker on Leadership and Management, whose clients include organizations like NASA, Google, Bank of America, Cisco, Pfizer, and FedEx. Using her background as a counselor, and love of good me...
2022-03-11
1h 01
NOW of Work
LIFE Tech with George LaRocque - Digital Meetup Series
There's a big shift in HR Tech. The solutions are no longer about HR, they are about work, life, people — how we function and thrive. HR is learning how to better leverage technology to not only manage the workforce but to deliver learning, skills, holistic wellbeing, collaboration, and leadership. In other words, HR tech is becoming LIFE tech, in the flow of work. And the investments are only getting bigger. George LaRocque, Founder of WorkTech, joins this week’s Digital Meetup following his HRTech Conference keynote. In a market with almost $18B in VC investment, more than 21,000 vendor...
2022-03-04
59 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Special Episode: Decisions, Connections, & Leadership
We’re flipping the script on Keep Connected! In this episode, host becomes guest and guest becomes host when author, CEO, and founder of Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal interviews Meetup CEO and Keep Connected host David Siegel. This episode delves into topics from David’s new book, Decide & Conquer, a guide for decision-making that’s sure to help new and seasoned leaders alike. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the leader of Meetup on how to run a company, how to make smart decisions, and how to build a culture of community, even during a pandemic. Ranked a...
2022-03-02
1h 03
NOW of Work
Voices of Hope: Special Panel Session, Digital Meetup Series-Torin Ellis, Jackye Clayton, Shaun Peet, Michael Metcalf Jr.
There’s lots to celebrate, and also a lot to hold each other accountable for in today's workforce. You may have remember seeing a lot of organizations make public pledges, commitments and investments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in 2020. While the intention to diversify work may be good, the real question is has there been progress? Did organizations follow through on their commitment, were programs developed? Do these programs or initiatives have sticking power in an ever-evolving workforce? During today's week's Digital Meetup, we'll take a deeper look. Today, Jess and Jason are excited to host le...
2022-02-25
51 min
NOW of Work
Special 100th Digital Meetup: LOVE + WORK with Marcus Buckingham, Musical Guest - The Brothers Koren
Now over 16,000 people strong, TODAY our Now of Work community will celebrate something special. It's our 100th Digital Meetup! Our weekly meetups started off as live Q&A chats designed to help leaders navigate work during an unprecedented time. Now, they include an ever-rotating, ever-lively lineup of HR & HR Tech industry guests, including Josh Bersin, Ben Brooks, Jackye Clayton and more. For today's Special 100th Meetup, we're thrilled to welcome a dynamic guest, Marcus Buckingham! The globally renowned workplace expert and the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, chats with Jes...
2022-02-18
1h 03
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Awkward Isn’t Awkward, It’s Normal
Jenn Bane and Trin Garritano are the duo behind the cult favorite podcast Friendshipping, as well as a book of the same name that explores the art of finding friends. No strangers to the Meetup community, Jenn and Trin’s Meetup Live event had the most RSVPs of 2021. They’re back to discuss creating new friendships, deepening current friendships, and reconnecting with friends from your past. The conversation expands to the parallels between friending and dating, the do’s and dont’s of workplace friendships, and what you can learn from 42 seasons of Survivor. Ranked as one of the t...
2022-02-16
42 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
One Run, One Beer: Small Steps Make Big Changes
Nearly 10 years ago, Nina Baltierra founded the Bull City Beer Runners in Durham. Now her group is one of Meetup’s largest running communities, with more than 1600 members. Not a pure running lover by heart, Nina’s group has been a huge source of personal motivation and accountability. Over time, Beer Runners has evolved into a “home base” for friends who support each other in all kinds of ways, like weeding poison ivy from a member’s backyard! Learn from a real grassroots organizer what it takes to establish, expand, and enhance your own home base. Ranked as one of...
2022-02-02
30 min
NOW of Work
Register for Fuel - Digital Meetup Series with Madeline Laurano
Happy Friday! We've got a great chat lined up for you on today's Digital Meetup, and an opportunity for you to learn how to redesign work in 2022. Jess and Jason are excited to preview FUEL, our 2022 kickoff event for HR, work tech, and people that takes flight on Monday! 'The Year of the Human,' is the theme for our 2-day digital experience. Jason will deliver the opening keynote about the HUMAN side of work, and our team of consultants will lead sessions designed to help you revolutionize work in 2022. Whether your organization is transforming employee experience...
2022-01-21
56 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Excelling Socially as an Introvert
Daniel Findlay used to struggle with social anxiety and a lack of confidence: now he teaches social skills to CEOs. His coaching method helps clients develop confidence and self-esteem by focusing on listening skills, small talk, building rapport, and polite assertiveness. Learn from a self-described introvert how to use simple conversation hacks that inspire genuine connection. As someone whose life was transformed by becoming a Meetup member four years ago, Daniel also gives practical advice from the experience of attending his first event. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup...
2022-01-19
31 min
NOW of Work
10 Key Themes in the NOW of Work - Digital Meetup Series
The new year is here, and the urgency to transform work has never felt stronger. The Now of Work comes with new sets of rules, discoveries, and challenges. We can't wait to dive in! Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook are excited to host Leapgen's first Digital Meetup of 2022. JOIN US as we talk about the 10 Key Themes in the Now of Work. We'll preview FUEL, our 2022 digital kickoff event for HR, work tech, and people on January 24-25. The 2-day digital event is designed to inspire and motivate the transformation of work. If you w...
2022-01-07
58 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Forming Friendships in Lonely Times
Steven Petrow, Washington Post columnist and author of Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old, joins the Keep Connected podcast to discuss community building at any age. In this talk on aging gracefully and living well, you’ll learn to fight loneliness, make new friends, and hear the difference between being alone and being lonely. Find out how to spot inauthentic relationships and cultivate authentic ones that will last well into your later years. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast abou...
2022-01-05
40 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
A Framework for Lasting Connections
Author and recipient of Forbes’ elite 50 Over 50 distinction, Susan McPherson is making waves in the world by helping people connect and amplify their impact. The message in her book The Lost Art of Connecting is clear: the best way to make lasting relationships is to start with how you can help others instead of the other way around. Learn how you can find your greatest assets and discover why connecting with new people is at the heart of a healthy, happy, and meaningful life. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Me...
2021-12-22
36 min
NOW of Work
Final Digital Meetup of the Year with Special Guest Alex Zea
Employees care, and they want to work for employers who care...About the world around them, that is. Philanthropy belongs in the employee experience conversation as we continue to blur the line between work and life, and take a whole person approach to designing work around people. Social giving and social impact are more important than ever as we wrap a year of lingering chaos, market turbulence, persistent change, and ETERNAL HOPE. We love that GIVING BACK is working its way into conversations around culture, employee wellbeing, employee experience, and workforce benefits. In this episode we...
2021-12-17
57 min
NOW of Work
Reboarding vs. Returnboarding with James McQuivey - Digital Meetup Series
22 days left until we greet 2022, and we've got some BIG, BOLD questions when it comes to the world of work. They include: Will the talent crisis turn around? How will employee power continue to manifest itself? Will this be a year that a robot sits on a Board of Directors? No one better to answer these questions than James McQuivey. He's built a long career deep inside Forrester Research. He’s also the author of Digital Disruption, and his change models are being used to consider the next wave of innovation in the Future of Work. We had...
2021-12-10
49 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
How to See Yourself as a Leader
From a young age, Carrie Melissa Jones has benefitted from the support of a strong community. By joining online music forums and chat rooms as a teen, Carrie was able to spark connections with new people, find her voice, and flourish into a leader. Today, Carrie is an author and the leader of a community for other community leaders. Hear her advice on hosting meaningful events and finding the people who will help you thrive.Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the...
2021-12-08
42 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
The Joy of Connecting People
Cherie Werner is a people connector. Her monthly events draw students, entrepreneurs, investors, and networkers to her Austin-based Meetup group, which now has more than 1500 members. Learn how Cherie practices deep listening skills to match members with like-minded people. Discover what listening to others can teach you about yourself. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot, Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog.We hope you’ll keep connected wi...
2021-11-24
27 min
NOW of Work
Digital Meetup Series-Special Guest Host Aubany Roybal
There's 50 days left in 2021! Have you taken a moment to check in with your employees? What do they think is missing within the different layers of your organization? Jason Averbook digs into this topic on today's Digital Meetup, with a special guest host. Aubany Roybal is a Change Management expert and consultant at Koniag Government Agency. Together, Jason and Aubany unpack this timely topic and engage with our #HR #HRTech community to talk all things Now of Work. Nothing is off the table, including hiring, retention, creating a people-first culture of connection, and the biggest Drivers and...
2021-11-12
56 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Redefining Parenthood
Matt Schneider is changing parenting norms in a big way. His Meetup group, NYC Dads, was originally designed to help stay-at-home dads like him share advice. Now, the group helps dads from all walks of life navigate parenthood. Now in 40+ cities, Matt’s group helps fathers, parents, and guardians find a childcare arrangement that works for their families—regardless of society’s expectations. Learn how to make parenting an equitable partnership in this episode of Meetup’s Keep Connected podcast.For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hop...
2021-11-10
39 min
NOW of Work
Experience v. Compliance with Jim Scully-Digital Meetup Series
Last week we talked about signals in the Now of Work. How we receive them, what they mean, how to take action. The signals keep coming FAST & FURIOUS; every organization who was squarely focused on proactively and thoughtfully improving employee experience is suddenly focused on REACTION & RESPONSE again. This time to sweeping vaccine mandates in the U.S., what it means for labor supply, and the impact on….you guessed it, EXPERIENCE. How is HR to operate in this ongoing Experience v. Compliance tug of war? How can HR operations and service delivery support these efforts? Leapgen's ow...
2021-10-22
55 min
NOW of Work
Discerning Signals-Digital Meetup Series
What would you be able to predict if you paid attention to signals? Probably a lot. Signals are everywhere; whether or not they mean anything relies solely on our ability to receive them, take note or make sense of them, and discern what they might mean. We could have predicted the labor shortage, right? Or these supply chain issues? Remote work? The social justice outcry of 2020? Would you have predicted The Great Resignation based on signals we’ve been seeing for months? Forget crystal balls and predictions; on today's Digital Meetup, Jess Von Bank and Ja...
2021-10-15
1h 00
NOW of Work
HR Tech Recap and Special Guest, Don MacPherson-Digital Meetup Series
There are still so many questions about what the future holds for the #HR #HRTech industry. Are we making necessary changes fast enough? The workforce and labor market continues to decide. So what did Jason observe at this week's HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas? One thing he's likely to say: there's no simple fix, and it requires a mindset and purpose shift to come back strong. All that and a special guest on today's Digital Meetup: Don MacPherson joins us to reveal the Future Leaders Academy, a program to prepare high-achieving high school and col...
2021-10-01
1h 03
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Write Your Own Future
Christina Howell knows the power of the written word. Her writing Meetup groups, Happy Writing: Munich and Shut up & Write!, have helped thousands of writers make time to put pen to paper. In this episode, you’ll hear how Christina quit her job as a project manager to become a memoirist living in her dream city, all while running a thriving global writing community. Tune in for practical advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, checking items off your bucket list, and making time for creative passion projects. For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.me...
2021-09-29
30 min
NOW of Work
Introducing Luminate by Leapgen-Digital Meetup Series
Big team news! Did you hear about it? This week we launched Luminate, our vendor services practice to provide strategic marketing, thought leadership, and research to digital HRTech solution providers. We're excited to share more details about this team effort designed to support the transformation of the digital HR tech community on today's Digital Meetup. Leapgen has provided marketing strategy, thought leadership and advisory services to #HRTech vendors for years, but they need MORE. Digital HR technology solutions continue to flood the market to meet the demands of the Now of Work, but they're also c...
2021-09-24
56 min
NOW of Work
The Rise of the Hourly Worker with Josh Secrest- Digital Meetup Series
The Rise of the Hourly Worker is a BIG topic. They’re a BIG part of the labor force (82.3M hourly workers in the U.S. alone). They’re also in BIG demand as the economy thunders back to life. If you’re an employer of hourly workers, your challenges are just as BIG. They often change jobs more frequently, making attracting and keeping them harder. Hourly workers make up a big part of the deskless workforce; supporting and engaging them takes imagination and creativity. Pay is a huge driver for hourly workers, but it’s not the only...
2021-09-17
41 min
NOW of Work
Management Reset with Jason Lauritsen-Digital Meetup
What a week! We hosted a successful webinar on Deploying HR Tech to Fuel People & Purpose. If you tuned in, thanks for the support. The time is NOW to redesign HR tech for people, not for HR, using a whole person approach and human-centered design thinking. On today's Digital Meetup, Jess and Jason share key highlights from the webinar; specifically how a deployment approach fills the gap between implementation and value, between technology as a tool and as a human enabler. We are redefining workforce experience as so much more than it was before, requiring a n...
2021-08-27
1h 01
NOW of Work
Special Guests Ryan Malkes and Emily Dahl Take Over the Meetup
Imagine if our obsession with happy customers started with an obsession for workforce experience? When you get employee experience right it has a ripple effect that washes over your customers. What does it take? DESIGN, DESIGN, DESIGN! It's the key component—the backbone. Then comes data and a deployment mindset; not a bunch of #HRtech implementations. This is why Jess Von Bank and I are excited to welcome two of our most brilliant minds to today's Digital Meetup. Leapgen designers, Emily Dahl and Ryan Malkes, will join us at 1PM ET for some straight talk. You A...
2021-08-20
53 min
NOW of Work
The Bright Light of Employee Development-Digital Meetup: Ben Brooks
Employee development is a bright light in a competitive labor market. It not only helps with retention, developing talent can build trust, loyalty and connection to your organization's greater purpose. ...And just like everything in the past 18 months, it is critical for leader to rethink how to approach employee development in the #NowofWork. Does digital culture, the distributed workforce, and hybrid models of working help or hurt our efforts to focus on people, their needs, and how they can be nurtured and developed to drive value as businesses innovate and evolve? We into this topic on today...
2021-08-13
50 min
NOW of Work
The Weapons of Talent War with Craig Fisher-Digital Meetup
TALENT WARS are fun, aren't they? They challenge us to find better, engage better, recruit better, DO BETTER. When talent is calling the shots, we up our game! We polish off our Employee Value Proposition and employer brand, turn our efforts toward inclusion and retention to keep the talent sieve from leaking out the back door. We try to rectify the Glass Door reviews that took a hit when we were looking the other way....We sharpen the weapons of a good talent war. But how do companies reposition and bolster their employer brand to attract talent...
2021-08-06
45 min
NOW of Work
What Keeps HR Leaders Up At Night with Yvette Cameron and Cara Capretta-Meetup Series
What keeps every HR & People leader up at night should come as no surprise. Every organization continues to plot and prioritize post-pandemic pivots around DEI; the mental wellbeing of the workforce; optimizing tech and streamlining workflows for the digital and hybrid workplace; and leading people with more transparency, more empathy, and increased personalization and flexibility. We have leadership gaps, too -- most organizations don't have enough or effective enough people leaders to drive the workforce through historic change and transformation. All of this is Workforce Experience. Technology is KEY to delivering and measuring experience at scale. Yvette Camer...
2021-07-23
55 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Real Community in a Dungeons & Dragons World
From 20-sided dice to obscure terminology, Dungeons & Dragons has a reputation for being a bit intimidating for newbies. That’s why Alaina Forte, organizer of Fairfax Beginner's Dungeons & Dragons, makes it her mission to create a welcoming space for all fans of the game. Hear Alaina’s advice on building a Meetup group and fostering a supportive community in this episode of Keep Connected. For more details on this and other episodes, visit http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. I...
2021-07-07
36 min
NOW of Work
Humanizing Work with Jennings Wynn-Digital Meetup Series
Jennings Wynn is a CUSTOMER champion for recruiting solutions that deliver results, but he's also a PEOPLE champion for equity, diversity, creating spaces for belonging, and inclusive workplaces. He has deep expertise in Employee Resource Groups and the real value they can bring the business, he talks about the use of pronouns and inclusive language and workplace practices, and he tells a rich story around the real history and significance of #Pridemonth. So before the final weekend of Pride celebrations commence, Jennings joins our Digital Meetup to tell us WHY THIS MATTERS in our efforts to humanize w...
2021-06-25
54 min
NOW of Work
People Focused Coffee with Lindsay Wrege-Digital Meetup Series
Today's Digital Meetup is pretty inspiring. Jess and I are thrilled to welcome Lindsay Wrege to our broadcast. You may remember Lindsay from our #NowofWork podcast. In fact, her interview holds the top spot for our most listened to episode to-date. Lindsay's best friends in grade school were disabled. She grew up in their world with adaptive activities and inclusive classrooms. After high school graduation Lindsay looked forward to college, internships, and studying abroad. “But for them, it was a stopping point," she said, "...80% of people with disabilities are unemployed, and that’s just not OK." Inste...
2021-06-18
44 min
NOW of Work
Is "Future-proofing" Relevant? Digital Meetup Series with Katrina Kibben & Elena Valentina
We are excited about today's Digital Meetup, and we have two stellar guests on deck! How we tell the story of work changed completely when work changed completely. Jess and Jason are joined by Katrina Kibben, CEO of Three Ears Media. Katrina is a professional work storyteller with special expertise in writing job descriptions FOR the candidate, not ABOUT the employer. We talk about using inclusive language at work, the use of pronouns, and writing job advertisements that don't stink. We also focus on the power of storytelling for work during our...
2021-06-11
50 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Diversity, Inclusion, and Community
As the leader of the largest tech group on Meetup and an experienced LGBTQ+ organizer, Eustacio Andy Saldaña (he/him) knows his way around community building. Hear Andy’s advice for promoting equity in the workplace, finding a mentor, and growing a healthy Meetup group in this episode of Keep Connected. For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a...
2021-06-09
43 min
NOW of Work
Creating “Rave-worthy” Experiences with Lisa Sterling-Digital Meetup Series
Happy Friday. It's always great to reconnect with a Leapgen friend, who is a big supporter of the #NowofWork community, and making waves in it! Jess and I are excited to welcome Lisa Sterling to today's Digital Meetup! Lisa is a people crusader, talent and culture advocate, angel investor, and digital CHRO, who is a mastermind at activating the most important asset in business: PEOPLE. Enjoy this episode as we talk: PEOPLE TRENDS FROM A CHRO PERSPECTIVE. We will dig into: Moving to true global talent pools: Work is what you do, not where you go. ...
2021-06-04
49 min
NOW of Work
Prioritizing Employee Experience with Rob Cross-Digital Meetup Series
As the notion of "returning to work" becomes a more popular term, it's important to keep the Now of Work in focus. We need to rethink work based on what works TODAY. Prioritizing people and employee experience matters more than ever. Hybrid work models are top of mind for many organizations. How does that change how PEOPLE and TEAMS operate? On today's Digital Meetup, Jess and Jason chat with Rob Cross. He's the world's preeminent authority on social network analysis, collaboration overload, organizational change, talent optimization, and effective leadership. Organizations are systems. Social systems, in...
2021-05-25
50 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Financial Freedom: Women & Investing
There’s something powerful that happens when women from different walks of life come together to take charge of their finances. Sara Glakas, an investment advisor and organizer of Austin Women’s Investing Group on Meetup, joins Keep Connected with group member Caitlin Meredith to discuss the value of financial planning in a community setting. Learn about investing for the future, finding support, building a diverse community, and more! For more details on this and other episodes, visit http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line...
2021-05-12
35 min
NOW of Work
Designing a Remarkable Workforce Experience with Workday-Meetup Series
How would you rate your Workforce Experience on a scale of one to 10? Would you give it a 10? Would you say, without hesitation, that it is REMARKABLE? That's the goal; an experience where both PEOPLE THRIVE and business moves forward. On today's Digital Meetup, we're excited to dig into the topic of DESIGNING A REMARKABLE WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE TO FUEL PEOPLE AND BUSINESS. JOIN Jess and I TODAY AT 1PM ET, as we welcome Special Guest: Greg Pryor, Senior VP, People & Performance Evangelist at Workday. Our chat is a warm-up to next Tuesday's Workday Navigator Series...
2021-04-23
1h 00
NOW of Work
Designing Employee Journeys Using Data with Oracle-Meetup Series
This week Oracle announced that they want IN to the employee journeys space, and they're not alone. There's never been more activity in the HR Technology space— more urgency, funding and the intention to FOCUS ON PEOPLE; their SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, MOBILITY, DEVELOPMENT AND HAPPINESS! It's no longer just about tech. Honestly, it never was. It's about designing employee journeys using data. It's about re-engineering solutions to produce better business outcomes. AND today, we'll help you sort things out, with a SPECIAL GUEST. We're excited to welcome Yvette Cameron to our FRIDAY Digital Meetup! Our Jason Av...
2021-04-16
54 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Community in Nomadland
At Meetup, Bob Wells and Suanne Carlson are well-known group organizers who help nomads and van dwellers find community on the road. You may know them from their autobiographical roles in the award-winning film, Nomadland. In this episode of Keep Connected, Bob and Suanne discuss their film debut and the liberating life philosophy behind nomadism. Tune in to learn how community is an essential part of, rather than a contrast to, the nomadic lifestyle. For more details on this and other episodes, visit http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll ke...
2021-04-14
41 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Mindfulness for Any Style
Boston-based Meetup organizer Ron Levine describes his path from a mindfulness skeptic to becoming a seasoned meditation guide. You’ll hear about his down-to-earth approach to teaching meditation in his Meetup group, which has more than 1,000 members. Stick around for other bits of wisdom including the relationship between suffering and stress, how to measure personal success, and the palpable energy a community can produce while meditating.For more details on this and other episodes, visit http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at p...
2021-03-17
37 min
NOW of Work
HR Tech Preview Series with Rocki Howard-Digital Meetup Replay
NOW LIVE: SmartRecruiters is on a mission to change how people and organizations think about hiring, diversity, and recruiting. With Rocki Howard at the helm, they’re poised to make a significant impact. We’re excited to welcome Rocki, their Chief Diversity Officer, to our #NowofWork Digital Meetup. “We believe that when you change the lives of people who are underrepresented, you change the world,” she says. JOIN US as we talk: HUMANIZING DIVERSITY.
2021-02-27
53 min
NOW of Work
HR Tech Preview Series with Josh Bersin-Digital Meetup Replay
It's a big honor for our CEO, Jason Averbook, to welcome Global Industry Analyst, Josh Bersin, to our Now of Work Digital Meetup. In this episode they preview Josh's Spring #HRTechConf keynote "#HRTechnologyy 2021: Facilitating Big Changes in Work." Jason will also tease his talk. EACH VOICE OFFERS INCREDIBLE GUIDANCE for driving change, leading #digitaltransformation, making work better for people, and elevating experience. Technology has a supporting role to play, but it's not the featured actor. The featured actor is YOU. Maybe this moment in history was meant for change, and you were meant to do...
2021-02-25
55 min
Young Leaders In Technology
Ep7 - How to Become a Content Creator | Lightning Talk @ SISTEM Conference | #14
This is a recording of a lightning talk I gave recently at the SISTEM Tech Conference in Ireland. SISTEM stands for the Student, Inter-society Tech and Enterprise Meetup and was founded in 2018. As a group, they bring together Computing and Netsoc societies from Universities across the island of Ireland to put on the only student-led conference in Ireland.My talk was one of three lightning talks on the day and I explained how I started my meetup, how I got into the podcasting side of things, the difficulties I had in the process and the things I...
2021-02-24
15 min
NOW of Work
HR Tech Preview Series with Torin Ellis-Digital Meetup Replay
WE LOVE highlighting people doing innovative work in #HR, #HRTech, #DEI, & #Women in Leadership worlds! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Nearly ONE THOUSAND people have registered for our Friday #NowofWork Digital Meetups!! Surely a moment to celebrate. It's also an incentive to keep doing the work to help move the industry forward. In this episode, our hosts Jason Averbook & JESS VON BANK have the pleasure of welcoming Author, Tenured Practitioner & #Diversity Strategist Torin Ellis back to our meetup! If you joined our first chat with him last summer, he gave insightful, no-BS strategies for encouraging safe, supportive, and...
2021-02-19
58 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
An Introvert’s Guide to Friendship
As a lifelong introvert, David Good knows as well as anyone how hard it can be to make new friends. In this episode, a seasoned Meetup organizer explains why he was inspired to overcome his social anxieties to organize events for shy people to connect. David will explain how with a little perseverance, even the most socially anxious can find their people and overcome loneliness. For more details on this and other episodes, visit https://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a l...
2021-02-17
26 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel
Keep Connected Trailer
Keep Connected is a podcast about the power of community hosted by me, David Siegel, CEO of Meetup. For nearly 20 years, Meetup has fostered connections and inspired lifelong friendships for its members. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of how these connections have changed lives and learn from experts who will explain the real impact of community. Keep connected with us today!For podcast questions, topic suggestions, or just to connect, reach out to us at podcast@meetup.com.
2020-12-19
01 min
UX Indonesia Meetup
Design Thinking in a Complex World
Dr. Christopher Kueh hadir di UX Indonesia Meetup kali ini dan sharing tentang Design Thinking. Pada meetup kali ini xukup berbeda dari yang sebelumnya, dimana ada sesi interaktif yang melibatkan peserta meetup. Dr. Chris menjelaskan bagaimana melakukan design di dunia yang kompleks ini. Dr. Chris merupakan Senior Lecturer dari Universitas Edith Cowan. Yuk simak sharing selengkapnya melalui video berikut! Ikuti juga media sosial UX Indonesia untuk mendapatkan segala informasi mengenai segala hal yang berkaitan dengan #userexperience Official website : uxindo.com Facebook : facebook.com/uxindo Instagram : instagram.com/uxindo Twitter...
2020-08-11
58 min
FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early Local Meetup
Virtual July FIRE Meetup
The July FIRE Meetup!We meet every month on the first Thursday beginning at 6pm. We hope to hear you at the next meeting!RSVP at:https://www.meetup.com/FIRE-Financial-Independence-Retire-Early-Local-Meetup/Join the Facebook group too!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChooseFIDesMoines
2020-07-03
2h 00
FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early Local Meetup
Virtual June FIRE Meetup
The June FIRE Meetup!We meet every month on the first Thursday beginning at 6pm. We hope to hear you at the next meeting!RSVP at:https://www.meetup.com/FIRE-Financial-Independence-Retire-Early-Local-Meetup/Join the Facebook group too!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChooseFIDesMoines
2020-06-05
1h 58
FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early Local Meetup
Virtual FIRE May Meetup
The May FIRE Meetup!We meet every month on the first Thursday beginning at 6pm. We hope to hear you at the next meeting!RSVP at:https://www.meetup.com/FIRE-Financial-Independence-Retire-Early-Local-Meetup/Join the Facebook group too!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChooseFIDesMoines
2020-05-08
2h 22
NOW of Work
Digital Meetup Q&A | 4/10
Jason Averbook, Jess Von Bank, and the NOW of Work Community continue the weekly Digital Meetups with this episode recorded live on April 10th, 2020. These interactive sessions take place every Friday at 10 am Pacific - We encourage you to participate in the weekly dialogue and share your insight! Register today for our Weekly Digital Meetup Music Joakim Karud - That Day Ash O'Connor - Vibe
2020-04-12
1h 04
NOW of Work
Digital Meetup Q&A | 3/13
Join Jason Averbook, Jess Von Bank, and the NOW of Work Community with this episode of our first Digital Meetup, recorded live on March 13, 2020. These interactive sessions take place every Friday at 10 am Pacific - We encourage you to participate in the weekly dialogue and share your insight! Join Digital Meetups Live: http://www.bit.ly/nowofwork NOW of Work Slack: https://t.co/vDnLcUudJk?amp=1 3/13 Topics What can companies do to show employees they care during the Coronavirus pandemic? How do you ensure a seamless transition for employees th...
2020-03-19
1h 03
Young Leaders In Technology
Meetup 9 - Online Panel Discussion with Andrew Pitcher, Graeme O'Reilly & Shana Chu | #6
For this meetup, we had 3 guests line up for a panel that talked about their own experiences in leadership and also took questions from the audience. “Learn fast, make mistakes, then turn around and figure out how it happened as a team to grow from it”“You don't need to know where you are going to be in 5 years, but you need to understand the parts of the role you enjoy and see where could that lead you in the future” Some of the topics covered in this meetup: ...
2020-02-28
56 min
Young Leaders In Technology
Meetup 8 - Panel Discussion with Ciara Garvan, Ed Burke & Rebecca Dyer | #5
For this meetup, we had 3 guests line up for a panel that talked about their own experiences in leadership and also took questions from the audience. “Getting funding is not an achievement, getting customers and getting revenue is”“You don't need to know where you are going to be in 5 years, but you need to understand the parts of the role you enjoy and see where could that lead you in the future” Some of the topics covered in this meetup: Why you should get your minimu...
2020-01-30
56 min
Young Leaders In Technology
Meetup 7 - Panel Discussion with Martin O’Reilly, Alan Molloy & Declan Goodman | #3
For this meetup, we had 3 guests line up for a panel that talked about their own experiences in leadership and also took questions from the audience."You'll never make a hard decision if you know what your values are""The role of a leader is to create the conditions for people to thrive" Some of the topics covered in this meetup:How to deal with the change from being an individual contributor in a company to a managerHow to prove your worth as a junior member o...
2019-10-08
1h 11
Young Leaders In Technology
Meetup 5 - Panel Discussion with Orla Moran, Rebecca Kilkelly & Tyler Welsh | #1
For this meetup, we had 3 guests lined up for a panel that talked about their own experiences in leadership and also took questions from the audience.https://youngleaders.tech/meetup-5/https://youtu.be/X6YOduZ90QQORLA MORANTHOUSANDEYEShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/orlamoran/Orla has worked for over 15 years for American Multinational SaaS companies. She has been part of 3 start ups in her career to date, one of which was acquired by the multi billion $ company; Citrix.She founded the EMEA office in...
2019-08-18
59 min
GeekGirlMeets
GeekGirl Meets Josefine Hedlund, Project Director at AnalogFolk & Co-Founder of GeekGirl Meetup UK
GeekGirl finally pinned down one of our UK Co-Founders this week for an interview while she was in town from New York! We sat down with Josefine (Josie) Hedlund, who aside from Co-Founding GeekGirl Meetup UK, is also a Project Director for AnalogFolk, a global creative agency. Josie has travelled, worked in numerous cities and has had an interesting path that led her to discovering Production in the creative industries - leading her all the way to her new role in New York. Lots of great inspiration in this one for anyone looking to take a a big leap and...
2016-09-06
29 min
GeekGirlMeets
GeekGirl Meets Robyn Exton, Founder of HER and Co-Founder of GeekGirl Meetup UK
GeekGirl headed to San Francisco - tech capital of the world - and caught up with the original UK GeekGirl and Founder of Her, the Lesbian & Bisexual dating app for women, Robyn Exton. In this chat, we talk through Robyn's inspiration for starting Her, how she went from idea to Silicon Valley, AND, how GeekGirl Meetup got going in the UK. This is a great podcast for anyone thinking of starting a tech startup, and of course, for anyone who loves GeekGirl as much as we do! You can find Robyn on Twitter @robynexton @hersocialapp and find out more about...
2016-04-27
42 min