HIP Atlanta is speed networking for young professionals.

HIP Atlanta stands for Helping Intelligent Professionals.  We offer speed networking to young professionals looking to promote their business, find a job,or land that amazing internship. Our events are held in various, cool,and contemporary venues.

HIP Atlanta offers what others don't. Speed Networking! 

Speed networking is similar to speed dating, where young professionals meet in a low-pressure environment to chat for a few minutes before rotating to the next seat. The difference is that in speed dating your goal is to narrow down the playing field of possible matches, while the goal of speed networking is simply to add to your network. Already speed networking had an edge in our book — no fear of rejection!

Before you come, develop a 30-second “elevator pitch,” explaining exactly what you do and why your partner across the table might want to know.

Once the networking begins, the “pitches” actually take on a relatively natural, conversational flow, as pairs of attendees introduce themselves, swap business cards, and chat about how each could help the other.

While two or three minutes is not enough time to develop a real relationship with someone, it certainly breaks the ice at the beginning of our HIP Atlanta events. You will talk with a slew of people you might otherwise never have met. The consensus among our other participants was overwhelmingly positive as well. “This is great,” said one attendee.

“Usually at networking events, my first inclination is to head straight to the bar, but this really took the pressure off.” Ah … another fellow networking-phobia cured!