Open to all and FREE to attend! We believe that great things don’t happen in a vacuum, and we encourage everyone to venture out to network at Chance Meetings.
The most valuable connections don’t stop at introductions, they deepen through meaningful exchange and follow-up. Our next Chance Meetings on Monday, February 2nd will focus on Needs & Leads, a structured, high-impact networking session designed to help participants move beyond surface-level connections and tap into the true power of the Silicon Couloir community.
Participants will break into small, facilitated groups of 10–12 people. Each person will have several minutes to clearly present a current need—professional, business, or otherwise—that would meaningfully support their growth or next step. After each presentation, fellow group members will indicate whether they have a lead to offer, such as a relevant contact, resource, idea, or follow-up conversation.
To make the most of this experience, all participants are expected to arrive prepared with a clear, concise need and to honor a shared commitment to confidentiality. The session will be guided by facilitators to keep conversations on track and ensure everyone has equal opportunity to participate.
Benefits of participating include:
Gaining practical ideas, resources, and introductions to help solve a real challenge
Engaging in meaningful follow-up conversations beyond the event
Helping others advance by sharing your knowledge and network
Experiencing firsthand the depth and strength of the Silicon Couloir community
Come prepared with a need, ready to contribute, and open to supporting others. Needs & Leads is about generosity, focus, and turning connections into action.
📢 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PARTICIPATION
• The program will start promptly at 5:30, so please give yourseld ample time to check in and get settled.
• Come prepared to share a need in 90 seconds or less
• Bring your phone so you can record the leads offered to you