Virtual Events

How to Maximize Your Time and Effort at Networking Events

Presenter(s): Pushpa Ithal, CEO @ MarketBeam and Bethany Plaza, VP of IT Services at RCM Technologies and Regional Director of WITI Phoenix and DC Metro

Finding a community of like-minded individuals can be challenging. There are so many great communities and networking events to choose from, but time is always a scarce resource. Attend this interview-style webinar to gain actionable advice on how to find the right community and how to build one from a host's perspective. This webinar will be co-hosted by Pushpa Ithal, CEO and founder of MarketBeam and Bethany Plaza, VP of IT Services at RCM Technologies and National Director of WITI.

With a background in building WITI networks in DC and Arizona, Bethany will share what it takes to build a thriving community. Pushpa will share her insights on how to integrate technology into communities.

This webinar will cover how to:

- Identify networking events and communities that are right for you
- Balance work and life while making time for personal and professional growth
- Maximize your time at networking events
- Use technology in communities and at networking events

Pushpa Ithal, CEO @ MarketBeam, is passionate about building great products that help solve everyday problems. Pushpa has worked in engineering, product management, and marketing at startups and established companies in Silicon Valley before launching MarketBeam. She holds a bachelor's in engineering and a master's in business administration and resides in the SF Bay Area. Connect with Pushpa via [email protected] or learn more about her company at marketbeam.io.

Bethany Plaza, VP of IT Services at RCM Technologies and National Director of WITI has been involved with WITI since 2015. She established a new network in Arizona and manages networks in Arizona and Washington. She is passionate about empowering women and enjoys playing an active role in WITI's community where she's involved in recruitment, strategic national events, and creating and moderating a variety of development workshops. Connect with Bethany on LinkedIn.