Networking with Impact

Come do real networking!

Networking is not about making friends.

It’s about creating meaningful professional relationships that lead to real opportunities.

This Startup Grind Jerusalem session is a hands-on workshop focused on networking that actually works—clear, intentional, and value-driven.

In this workshop, we’ll break down what effective networking really means and how to do it right. 

Together, we’ll learn how to:

1. Lead with value – so new connections understand almost immediately how collaboration with you creates mutual benefit;
   
2. Identify and understand your target audiences – who they are, what they care about, and what they truly need;
   
3. Present yourself clearly and concisely – so the right people want to continue the conversation and work with you;

What is the TL;DR story of you?

Before networking effectively, you need clarity about your own story. 

We’ll work on:

• Who is your target audience?
  
• What defines them—their characteristics, interests, and wants?
  
• How does your experience answer their needs?
  
• Why would they be interested in you?
  
• What genuinely connects you?
  

From learning to doing!

After sharpening how we present ourselves, we’ll move straight into a guided networking session, where you’ll immediately implement what you’ve learned in real conversations—with real people.

No passive listening.

No awkward small talk.

Just real networking, with intention and impact.

Led by Sara Freedman & Irina Hanunov-Lev

Experts in community building, entrepreneurship, and practical professional storytelling.

Come ready to work!

Leave with clarity, confidence, and connections that matter.