At a Glance: 

Speed networking event for young creatives to meet experienced pros and practice their pitch; like speed dating, but fun!

Why Attend?

• You want to meet FindSpark speaker alumni from some of NYC’s top creative companies.
• You want to practice your elevator pitch in a comfortable, fun setting.
• You want to expand and strengthen your network.
• You want to get to know other members of the FindSpark community.

How it Works:

• The event runs from 6-9pm. You’re welcome to come for as much of that time as you would like.
• Attendees will be split into two groups. If your last name starts with A-L, you will speed network from 6:30-7:20. If your last name starts with M-Z, you will speed network from 7:40-8:30.*
• You’ll sit down with a speaker from a past FindSpark event, pitch them your story, and get to know each other.
• After a few minutes, you’ll rotate to the next speaker.
• You’ll learn to get your story across quickly and effectively while meeting creatives from a variety of NYC’s top companies!
• Bring your resume! When you’re not sitting with the speakers, we’ll have team members on hand to review your resumes and help you practice your pitch.
• Before, after, and between the two groups, there will be time for free networking, so you will have the opportunity to meet everyone!

*If you can’t come for your assigned time, you can attend for whatever portion of the event you are available.

Who You May Meet

• Luke LiSeniorArt DirectorThe Science Project 
• LaDonna Lusher Senior Associate Virginia and Ambinder, LLP 
• Megan Nutall    Senior WriterKBS+ 
• Torsten Gross    CSO Partners & Partners  
• Bernadette Anat  Teen Advisor/ Freelance Producer YMCA/Freelance
•  Rich Tu   Principal Creative  Rich Tu Design
• Peter Boyce  Associate General Catalyst Partners  
• Mandy Velez Editor A+ 
• Vicki Aubin Founder  The Rockin’ Career Coach   

• Bianca PasternackFreelanceEvents/Design/ Sales/Fundraising

   

• Donna AbbateManager, Talent AcquisitionZenithOptimedia

   

•  Evann Clingan  Senior Insights Analyst  360i 

• Joann RodriguezTalent Acquisition RecruiterUnivision Communications, Inc. 
• Parris Whittingham  Owner  From Paris with Love 
• Maria SpanoManaging Editor Penguin Random House 

• Jeremy DonovanAuthorSpeakingSherpa 

• Laurie EspinoFreelance Digital Content Strategist & Producer 
• Kate Levenstein  Founder, President     Cannonball Productions 

                     

                                                

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Dress: Business Casual

Hashtag: #FindSpark

Tickets: $9.50-$22 (includes pizza!) depending on your FindSpark membership level & career status

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:

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