We recently interviewed Matt Wilson, co-founder of Under30CEO. Under30CEO is the leading media site covering news, advice, trends & events for the young entrepreneur. Our events bring together the top innovators in New York City.

 

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

MW:  After graduating from college in 2008, we realized that there was a serious lack of resources for entrepreneurs our age.  In college we were surrounded by smart, young, innovative people, but finding that niche after graduation was very difficult.  We wanted to bring together the most ambitious young people we could find and we did that first through Under30CEO.com and then with our events in New York.

 

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held (i.e. pitch parties, seminars, conferences, happy hours)?

MW:  Entrepreneur Matchmaking, Demo/Pitch Competitions and a conference coming soon.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

MW:  Our demo/pitch events are branded as The Tough Question Competition.  We offer candid feedback by top notch investors, who give the feedback that these young founders need to hear.  The startups and the audience alike benefit from learning what angel investors and venture capitalists would actually say in the board room.  No sugar coating allowed.

 

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

MW:  While you don't have to be under thirty years old to attend, the best thing about our events is everyone is young at heart.  Attendees really feel like they can connect with one another because everyone shares a common interest and attitude in building businesses that they are passionate about.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

MW:  Entrepreneurship is a lonely endeavor and connecting with other people going through the same things is one of the smartest things you can do when trying to grow your business.

 

DIIP: Describe the ideal attendee to your events.

MW:  Someone with the passion and drive to build their business at all costs.  Our attendees are looking to connect with like-minded people who are building businesses at a young age.

DIIP: How has your group evolved since you started it?

MW:  Two years ago we encouraged our readers to organize all across the globe using Meetups Everywhere.  We decided that we should organize our community in New York City every month or so in various bars in Manhattan just to hang out for happy hour.   Our events have since grown to over 200 people in venues such as Microsoft's NYC HQ and the Empire State Building with top speakers like Peter Shankman of HARO and Alexis Ohanian of Reddit.

DIIP: What tip or tips would you give to an attendee of your event on how to make it successful for them?

MW:  Figure out how you can add value in every conversation.  Don't go around talking to people and asking them what they can do for you.  Build your network by helping others.

DIIP: What do you look for when choosing a venue?

MW:  We look for a place where our attendees would want to hang out in the first place.  Not just anyone can walk into Microsoft or the Empire State Building and meet entrepreneurs and have a drink.  This type of venue makes people excited to attend.

 

DIIP: How do you judge the success of an event?

MW:  We strictly judge the success of an event by the energy level inside the venue.  If people are excited to be there, connecting with one another and everyone is having a good time, the event is a success.

 

DIIP: If you could pick one person that you would want to speak at/attend your event, who would it be and why?

MW:  Richard Branson.  Regardless of his age, the attitude that he embodies is timeless.  Branson has an amazing method to building businesses and having fun at the same time and that's what Under30CEO was founded upon.

 

Under30CEO is holding its next event, Under30CEO Demo/Pitches: The Tough Question Competition, on Thursday, March 15, 2012 - . To register, please visit: http://under30ceonyc16.eventbrite.com/.

 

To learn more about Under30CEO, please email Matt Wilson at matt@under30ceo.com. You can also follow Under30CEO on twitter: @Under30CEO or via Facebook at http://facebook.com/under30ceo.

 

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email info@doitinperson.com.

Do It In Person is excited to announce that we are official media partners or the Seventh Annual Small Business Summit - http://www.smallbiztechsummit.com on March 6th, Tuesday, in New York City.

 

The Summit is NY's premier event for small business owners, entrepreneurs and business professionals looking to network (500 attendees), learn from experts, meet with exhibitors and win great prizes.

 

At the Summit you'll learn how Orabrush used creativity and low cost video to boost sales of their tongue cleaners.

Hear from Dell how the power of online software can help you grow your business.

Listen how Bonobos' customer service ninja works to please customers and sell more pants!

Our luncheon keynote by John "ColderICE" Lawson will have you laughing, crying and inspired.

Scott Hintz, Founder of Tripit will share his success in building and selling two businesses - powerful lessons for EVERY business owner.

We've got a guru of sales to give you her (shhhhhh) secrets to getting the customer to say YES!

 

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and LOTS MORE...

 

Tickets are $149 until Feb 24th, and then they go to $199. Through our partnership we've got a special deal for you.

 

We have 50 tickets for $100 off at the link below..

http://smallbiztechsummit.eventbrite.com/?discount=do-it-in-person-100

If you are interested in having Do It In Person partner with your event, please email us at kerry@doitinperson.com.

We recently interviewed Jonathan Lehr about his group The NY Enterprise Technology Meetup. The NYETM will foster innovation in the NY enterprise technology ecosystem through promoting early stage technology companies, supporting entrepreneurs, educating companies on how to work with enterprises, and creating an environment where entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses can all network and learn from one another.

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

JL:  I spend my days in financial services working with early stage enterprise tech companies, and my nights in the consumer tech community as an entrepreneur, attending meetups and collaborating with others at various startups.  This is how I realized that to really support innovation in the enterprise, there needed to be a way to foster that ecosystem. And that's how NYETM was born.

The NYETM was launched in January 2012, and we had our first meetup on Wednesday 1/25/12 where 125 technologists, investors, entrepreneurs, and students came to watch company demos from Bitly, Socialware, Red Rover, and PerspecSys, as well as our business app of the month ScanBizCards.

 

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held.

JL:  The events are going to be a mix of company demos, panels with industry thought leaders, key notes, and happy hours.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

JL:  We're helping to centralize and build New York's enterprise technology ecosystem.  As an attendee, you will learn about new trends whether it is from a company demo or a panel speaker.  You will also have the opportunity top meet others in the space and networking in this environment with others interested in enterprise technology can lead to much innovation. For presenters/speakers, you can find your next customer, investor, partnership, or hire.

 

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

JL:  No other group currently targets the enterprise technology ecosystem to promote its startups, build a community, and foster innovation in the space.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

JL:  It is important to actually meet others in the space in order to foster a true connection.  Whether you're looking to learn about new technology, get hired by a startup or hire someone for your own venture, find a partner, or even if you're just generally interested in the space, nothing beats coming together and meeting others and learning about their viewpoints in a shared environment of interest in enterprise technology.

 

DIIP: Describe the ideal attendee to your events.

JL:  Anyone interested in the enterprise technology space, whether as a technologist, investor in the space, entrepreneur, or student.

DIIP: How has your group evolved since you started it?

JL:  The group continues to grow and we're currently at about 300 members.

DIIP: What tip or tips would you give to an attendee of your event on how to make it successful for them?

JL:  Don't be shy! Introduce yourself to people you meet.  Everyone is there to learn more about enterprise technology and meet new people, so go up to someone, introduce yourself, ask them what brings them to the event, and then share what brought you as well.

 

DIIP: What do you look for when choosing a venue?

JL:  Somewhere that is conveniently located in the city.  It should have room for all the attendees to comfortably sit for the demos/panel.  It should also have a projector and wifi so that the company demos can go smoothly.

 

DIIP: How do you judge the success of an event?

JL:  If people meet others in the space, learn something they didn't previously know about the enterprise ecosystem, help others, and continue to promote innovation in the enterprise technology space, then this group's mission statement will be met.

 

DIIP: If you could pick one person that you would want to speak at/attend your event, who would it be and why?

JL:  We're not aiming for that one special person, but rather continue to look for interesting new enterprise technology startups to demo their technology.  From panelists, we're going to have different talks where we'll target CIO's and CTO's to discuss industry trends as well as how to sell to the enterprise, as well as entrepreneurs who are currently growing their businesses to discuss challenges they've faced and how they've overcome them.

 

DIIP: When is your next event?

JL:  Our next event is Wednesday February 15th from 7-9pm and features demos from Revolution Analytics, Thrupoint, Infragistics, and CB Insights (a graduate of the Fintech Innovation Labs incubator).  It will also be at Cooley, which is on the 46th floor of the Grace building on 42nd street between 5/6th avenue.  Event details are at www.meetup.com/ny-enterprise-tech.

 

To learn more about The NY Enterprise Technology Meetup, please email Jonathan Lehr at nyetmorganizer@gmail.com . You can also follow the group on twitter: @nyetm.

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email info@doitinperson.com

Here is a Listing of events for February 2012. Please make sure to check them out and attend if you can, and share your feedback on these events with us! (If you know of any other great upcoming events or want to have your events included in our March newsletter, please share them with us.

Feb 2 - Startup Roundtable Series 7 - Mobile

http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/events/45989992/

Feb 6 – Ladies NYC Launch Event

http://ladiesnyclaunch.eventbrite.com/

Feb 6 – ERA and Startup One Stop Find a Co-Founder Event

http://fac8.eventbrite.com/

Feb 7 - NY Connect and Learn Business Networking Group - Power Pitching Event

http://www.meetup.com/NY-Smart-Business-Networking/events/47904782/

Feb 7 - Rockin Out For Breakfast 4 | Midtown Edition

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2773384267

Feb 8 - Swap the Biz

http://www.meetup.com/SwapTheBizNYCNetworkingGroup/events/47879732/

Feb 8 - February Startup Networking Event (NYEBN)

http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/events/45116592/

Feb 9 - Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum and Pitch Showdown

http://ultralightstartups-newsletter.eventbrite.com/

Feb 9 – #Techdrinkup - Open Bar @ Parlour - Huge Pre-Party for Social Media Week

http://techdrinkupfeb2012-twitter.eventbrite.com/

Feb 13 - Entrepreneur Week | The Un-Valentine Party

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2800641795

Feb 14 - 5th Annual Love Actually: Short Films about Love, Sex & Romance

http://events.scenepr.com/2012/01/16/5th-annual-love-actually-short-films-about-love-sex-romance/

Feb 15 - Under30CEO15: Social Media Week Entrepreneur Matchmaking

http://under30ceonyc15.eventbrite.com/

Feb 15 - NY Enterprise Technology Meetup
www.meetup.com/ny-enterprise-tech

Feb 15 - Google Seminar

http://googleseminar0215.eventbrite.com/

Feb 15 - How to Create Facebook Custom Pages Workshop

https://www.webgrrls.com/newyork-ny/

Feb 22 - NJ Tech Meetup 21
http://njtech.me/events/nj-tech-meetup-21-hoboken/

Feb 23 - Silicon Alley Battlefield (SAB) Series 13

http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/events/47137072/

Feb 29 - Social Media & Blogging Seminar

http://socialmediaseminar0229.eventbrite.com/

 

Note: We are looking for some serial networkers to curate/cover some events for us. If interested, please let us know at info@doitinperson.com.

We recently interviewed Aditi Gautam about her group NY Connect and Learn Business Networking Group. NY Connect and Learn Business Networking group is a meetup group that strives to bring both networking and business education to NYC business owners.

 

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

AG:  I started this group in September 2010. Prior to the launch of my group, I would attend a lot of networking events but none of them were structured and they didn't focus on business education. Therefore I started this group keeping in mind both of these principles.

 

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held (i.e. pitch parties, seminars, conferences, happy hours)?

AG:  We have structured networking events with elevator pitch, business education workshop, brainstorming session, and targeted networking. We have an event once every 2-3 weeks.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

AG:  We provide following 4 benefits to our attendees:

1. Targeted networking through structured events with elevator pitches

2. Business education workshops

3. Mastermind support in brainstorming sessions

4. Marketing platform to people who come regularly to our events by giving them spotlight presentation time at one of the events and web presence on our website (www.bizkriti.com)

 

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

AG:  A blend of networking, business education, brainstorming, and marketing opportunity.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

AG:  Offline networking or "do it in person" is essential for any business owner as it helps them build strong referral partnerships with people. This kind of relationship is hard to build through online networking.

 

DIIP: Describe the ideal attendee to your events.

AG:  Small Business Owner who wants to learn and use the age old principle of long term business relationships.

DIIP: How has your group evolved since you started it?

AG:  In year and a half we have grown to more than 2300 members.

DIIP: What tip or tips would you give to an attendee of your event on how to make it successful for them?

AG:  Here are some of the tips that I usually give people to make the event successful for themselves:

1. Be positive

2. Have a prepared and rehearsed 30 secs elevator pitch

3. Check the RSVP list and go over the profiles of other attendees. Who would be the perfect referral partner for you?

4. Respect other people's time. Focus on building relationships rather than giving sales pitches

5. Follow up

 

DIIP: What do you look for when choosing a venue?

AG:  A quiet place where conversations and relationships come easily.

 

DIIP: How do you judge the success of an event?

AG:  Positive reviews and number of attendees.

 

DIIP: If you could pick one person that you would want to speak at/attend your event, who would it be and why?

AG:  Jay Abraham. We believe that marketing really matters in business; however, most small business owners are inadequately trained in marketing.

 

DIIP: Can you share any success stories or feedback from mebers from your events?

AG:  “Really enjoyed the personalized yet structured atmosphere the organizers created. The group was small enough that everyone was able to give a 30 second elevator pitch and say who they were looking to meet, but large enough to be useful. There were also small break-out sessions that forced you to engage in the learning materials, and ended up in absorbing them more fully. I thought this was the most useful meetup I've been to in the past couple months. ”

— Brian Erickson

 

“Quality presentations and quality people. This was by far the best networking Meetup I have been to! ”

— Rebecca Leven

 

To learn more about NY Connect and Learn Business Networking Group, please email Aditi Gautam at aditi@bizkriti.com. You can also follow NY Connect and Learn Business Networking Group on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BizEventsNYC/ or via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/NY-Connect-and-Learn-Business-Networking-Group/122048707858445.

 

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email info@doitinperson.com

We recently interviewed Nikki Wolf about her group The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group, aka Hoosier Mamas.

 

Hoosier Mamas is a network of moms in Bloomington who regularly meet to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. We also provide friendship and interaction for our children. Our group is not just an online group, but an offline community of mothers and families.

 

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

NW:  The group was formed in January 2007 and I joined in July 2007. In August the organizer was stepping down in preparation for an out of town move. I saw that no one was stepping up to take over the group, so even though I was a new member I did not want the group to disappear. Not having previously been to a meetup I became the organizer - it was the best decision I could have made.

 

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held (i.e. pitch parties, seminars, conferences, happy hours)?

NW:  We have multiple events each month which may include playdates, park meetups, library events, storytime, classes (i.e. gymnastics, belly dancing, music, etc.), holiday parties, moms’ night out, book club, game nights, and much more. In addition to our many events, we are a caring group and believe in reaching out to provide support for those in need. This support comes from our Mom2Mom Connection, which provides meals when a baby is born, there is a death in the family, a family member has surgery, or other great needs.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

NW:  We all face trials, tribulations, and incredible joys through motherhood. Join the group, and find that there are many women who want to share it with you!

 

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

NW:  The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group believes that every mother deserves a support group through which she can connect with other women in a safe, fun, inclusive environment. Our group gives women a forum to discuss and organize events that suit our unique needs as mothers. We believe that arranging playdates and walks, fun activities for children, frequent Moms' Nights Out, and other programs specific to the needs of our group are essential to meeting our goal of creating a genuine community of mothers. We believe that being a woman doesn't stop when you become a mother. The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group gives women the ability to live their lives as women and mothers, not mothers alone.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

NW:  As I said before... Our group is not just an online group, but an offline community of mothers and families. To join this group and not participate is not what this group is here for. We are a group of moms that want to get to know our members!

 

DIIP: Describe the ideal attendee to your events.

NW:   The Bloomington Moms Meetup warmly welcomes any moms -- expecting, stay-at-home, or working... anyone who would like to actively participate in group events. You could be a SAHM who needs to get out during the day, or be away at work all day and need things to do (with or without the kids) in the evenings or on weekends.

DIIP: How has your group evolved since you started it?

NW: The Bloomington Moms Meetup Group was started in January 2007 by a previous member, and was taken over by Nikki Wolf in August 2007. As a mom of a toddler and an infant, Nikki wanted a moms group with the purpose of fostering friendships amongst members and their children. Since then the group has changed considerably, and is now known as the Hoosier Mamas. The small group started meeting twice a month and now our large group is managed by six organizers and has grown to over 140 members with a variety of member-hosted events!

DIIP: What other benefits, if any, do you offer outside of your events (i.e. discounts, mentoring, etc.)?

NW:   We are sponsored by Aegis Women's Healthcare, a group of OB/GYN's in town. They contribute money to the group, which pays for our meetup fees, as well as promotes our group to their patients. We are also sponsored by DTS, who provides the catered meal for our annual Halloween party. Our group also has many perks for the members: Discounts from Pip & Bean, Sittercity, Lynette Weber Photography, Grise Photography, Squeaky Shoes, and Theresa Sicinski of RE/MAX.

Our group has Mom2Mom Connection, as I previously mentioned. We have one mom who coordinates meals when a mom in the group has a baby, or if there is family hospitalization, moves, or other needs.

We will be participating in a local Baby Fair to help promote our group. We feel it is very important to be a part of our community and to reach out to all our potential members.

 

DIIP: What tip or tips would you give to an attendee of your event on how to make it successful for them?

NW:   Make it a priority. Don't let anything, except illness, interfere with going to an event. Participate in as many activities as possible. Sign up for playdates, go on the moms' nights out, host an upcoming playdate. When there is a group effort to help someone out, such as taking meals to a new mom, sign up even if you do not know the person. Active participation will establish you and your family not only as part of the group but also as part of the community.

 

DIIP: What do you look for when choosing a venue?

NW:   The possibilities are endless - we use public venues such as parks, library, museums; private homes for playdates. As long as it's a safe environment for children.

 

DIIP: How do you judge the success of an event?

NW:   We rely on the ratings and feedback from the attendees.

 

DIIP: If you could pick one person that you would want to speak at/attend your event, who would it be and why?

NW:   Hmmm, I'm not sure I could pick one particular person, but I'd love to start a series of speakers that would benefit our group - educators, dietitians, librarians, etc.

 

If you're a mom in the Bloomington, Indiana, area, check us out at http://www.meetup.com/hoosier-mamas/.

 

To learn more about Hoosier Mamas, please email Nikki Wolf at hoosier.nik@gmail.com. You can also follow Hoosier Mamas on twitter: @btownmamas or via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoosier-Mamas-Bloomington-Moms-Meetup-Group/404094135567.

 

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email info@doitinperson.com

We recently interviewed Joe Apfelbaum CEO and Co-Founder of Ajax Union about Google Seminars.

 

Ajax Union is an online Marketing company that helps businesses succeed online. Ajax Union offers SEO, PPC, Email Marketing Social Media Management and Online PR to help take your business to new heights. Ajax Union also offer seminars and webinars monthly to help educate business owners and professionals about online marketing products and services.

 

DIIP: When and why did you start giving seminars?

JA:  Google approached us last year and asked us if we wanted to being Certified Google Trainers to help educate business owners about Googles products and services. We were doing this on a one on one basis for years and we saw this as an opportunity to help the masses. We have trained over 1000 business owners in the past 8 months.

 

DIIP: What type of seminars do you have and how often are they held?

JA:  Ajax Union has Google Seminars at least once a month and we are now adding social media and blogging seminars to the mix too.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

JA:  When a business owner comes to one of our Seminars they get to learn how to market their business. Everyone that comes learns something new that they didn't know before and is able to put those lessons to use right way. We also incorporate networking so business owners can mingle and meet like minded professionals if they so desire.

 

DIIP: What makes your seminar unique or different from other marketing seminars?

JA:  The fact that we are Google certified gives us credibility. We needed to go for training to be able to attain that status. Some of the Google seminars were created by Google and have tremendous value. We also practice what we teach on a day to day basis with hundreds of business.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your seminars and “do it in person?”

JA:  They say that most of communication is non verbal. You need to be there to feel the energy and really learn. In addition there is the networking component that if you were not in person you would miss out on. Being there with is and engaging us with questions will take your knowledge and business to the next level.

 

To learn more about Ajax Union, please visit them online http://www.ajaxunion.com or email Joe Apfelbaum at info@ajaxunion.com You can also follow Ajax Union on twitter: @ajaxunion or via facebook at http://fb.me/ajaxunion. To sign up for the next Google Seminars visit http://www.marketingtrainingny.com.

We recently interviewed Kelly Hadous about her group Present to Persuade.

 

Present to Persuade teaches interactive workshops on leadership, public speaking and media training. The techniques are based in theater arts, psychology and business. The group is for people who are interested in obtaining a more commanding presence and desire a persuasive speaking voice to communicate their objectives and accomplish their goals.

 

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

KH:  I saw a need for professionals to communicate more effectively, especially now that we have many CEO's who don't have the proper communications training that is required to represent themselves and their company favorably.

 

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held (i.e. pitch parties, seminars, conferences, happy hours)?

KH:  Present to Persuade hosts monthly interactive workshops.

 

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

KH:  People walk away with a skill set.

 

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

KH:  I combine my academic and work experiences of acting along with my background as a securities trader. I also specialize in voice and speech.

 

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

KH:  It's better to be out communicating and representing yourself in the best light as possible.

 

To learn more about Present to Persuade, please email Kelly Hadous at kelly@wintheroom.com. You can also follow Present to Persuade on twitter: @wintheroom or via facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wintheroom.

 

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email aron@doitinperson.com.

We recently interviewed Daniel Karpantschof of the Nexus: Global Youth Summit. 

The Nexus: Global Youth Summit on Innovative Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship is the largest gathering of young wealth-holders ever to meet. The first summit was held in collaboration with the United Nations summer of 2011, in New York City, with more than 450 participants representing more than 100 billion USD - according to an article in Forbes Magazine.

DIIP: When and why did you start this group/organization?

DK:  We started Nexus: Global Youth Summit in February 2011 in order to expose young wealth-holders to ideas, issues and work to develop systemic solutions to global problems that they can help implement.

DIIP: What type of events do you have and how often are they held

DK:  We recently held our first of what will be an annual summit in collaboration with the UN as well as regional happy hours. We may, later in the game, venture in to regional events, online collaboration suits etc.

DIIP: What is your value proposition to those that attend?

DK:  Get exposed to issues and proposed solution. By meeting and having access to various wealth-holders and those that already are working to help make the world a better place, you will learn how you can play even a small role in creating a better future for the human species.

DIIP: What makes your group unique or different from other groups?

DK:  It's global. It's young. It's resourceful. While other groups focus on entrepreneurs or are for specific genders, our event is inclusive and aims to bring everyone from politicians to actors to entrepreneurs to millionaires to aspiring entrepreneurs together so that the next generation can work together. No one person can fix the world’s issues but we believe that collectively, by working together, we can make a difference through action.

DIIP: Why do you think it is so important for people to go out to your events and “do it in person?”

DK:  Human interaction is the primary driver for pretty much everything. Meeting others who share common causes allows ideas to develop and be implemented at a much quicker pace. Also, often you meet someone virtually and seemingly have nothing in common. When you come together, many of those barriers don’t exist and people can move beyond that.

DIIP: Describe the ideal attendee to your events.

DK:  Millennial. Either social entrepreneur or wealth-holder (being self-made, heirs, member of royal family etc.)

DIIP: How has your organization evolved since you started it?

DK:  There was no group until I got involved :) And now, it is growing leaps and bounds and making a lot of headway.

DIIP: What tip or tips would you give to an attendee of your event on how to make it successful for them?

DK:  Come with an open mind. Don’t be a republican or democrat because politics get us nowhere. Be someone who embraces making the world a better place for everyone.

DIIP: What do you look for when choosing a venue?

DK:  Flexibility. Price.  Capacity. Feel & design. Flexibility above all else.

DIIP: How do you judge the success of an event?

DK:  If more people showed than anticipated and you get great feedback from the community. But we received amazing feedback from peers and attendees. People would come up to me and thank me for changing their lives and giving them purpose. What a divine thing to say! I’m truly honored by that.

DIIP: If you could pick one person that you would want to speak at/attend your event, who would it be?

DK:  Gandhi, but I’ll settle for the President of the United States. We had the Secretary General of the United Nations, though.

DIIP: What was the best event you have ever been to?

DK:  The Blouin Creative Leadership Summit, probably. Roskilde Festival is also a hit, but slightly different ;)

DIIP: Can you share any success stories from your events?

DK:  More than 10 million dollars changed hands within three hours, from young wealth-holder to young social entrepreneur. That we know of. That’s pretty amazing.

To learn more about Nexus: Global Youth Summit, please email Daniel Karpantschof at DanielK@NexusYouthSummit.com. You can also follow Nexus: Global Youth Summit on twitter: @thenexussummit or via facebook at facebook.com/nexusyouthsummit.

If you would like to have your group featured on the Do It In Person blog, please email aron@doitinperson.com.