Global Networking Event by Super Connector!

Super Connector successfully hosted its 10th Global Networking Event on Wednesday,25th of October. With 1100+ signups it was a remarkable milestone in our journey of connecting professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries. We are delighted to share a recap of the event which brought together esteemed speakers from diverse backgrounds, for one common mission, to share their insights, tips, and knowledge that have shaped their respective fields and careers

The event commenced with the speakers presenting their credentials and offering valuable insights drawn from their experience in their respective domains.

Our first speaker, Omar Abedin is a dynamic venture capital leader, serial entrepreneur, and marketing expert dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in frontier markets. Sharing his own personal journey of startup ventures marked by failures and financial setbacks, Omar highlighted the crucial role of resilience and a positive attitude in overcoming these challenges. An essential lesson from his experiences was the significance of co-founder dynamics and pointed out that 50% of startup failures stem from co-founder issues. Omar's message underlined the importance of learning from setbacks and persistently getting back up, ultimately emphasizing the need for passion, dedication, and the right team chemistry in the entrepreneurial world.

Next, we had Sharmin Ali , a Fortune "40 under 40" luminary,? groundbreaking entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the founder of the AI-based generation platform, Cathie.AI,? who shared her entrepreneurial journey with us. She embarked on this journey after a successful startup, driven by a realization that merely aiding the wealthy in getting richer lacked fulfillment. Furthermore, she shared three key lessons for entrepreneurs: the importance of assembling the right team, understanding the importance of perfect timing, and recognizing that in the modern tech world, having a remarkable product is just the beginning – what truly matters is the speed of execution. Moreover, she highlighted a critical aspect that often gets overlooked by entrepreneurs, which is maintaining humility even in the face of success. Sharmin?reminded us that, as founders, experiencing both gains and losses is an inherent part of the entrepreneurial journey, and embracing humility can open doors to continued growth and success.

Followed by Nouman Aziz, GPHR? , a distinguished HR expert with a focus on digital HR transformation and an extensive experience in networking across continents and diverse cultures. Aziz emphasized the importance of learning, relearning, and unlearning to connect with people from different backgrounds and respect their values while bringing your own. This cultural understanding forms the foundation for building a strong network. He also stressed the need for flexibility, a global mindset, and a willingness to embrace change to create diverse networks.?

Our next speaker, Manoj R. Thakkar is a dynamic and visionary leader known for his remarkable contributions to the field of education. He founded IIMT Studies at the young age of 22 with a mission to promote global growth through education. Manoj highlighted the significance of contributing positively in social media networks and reminded us that in networking, it's a give-and-get relationship. His journey underscores the value of lifelong learning, adaptability, and building relationships based on mutual benefit.

Next up we had Umer Khayam Elahi a tech-driven talent acquisition maven, seamlessly connecting top-tier global talent. Umer highlighted the challenges of global recruiting, specifically the significant impact of cultural differences. He emphasized the importance of understanding behaviors and gestures in various cultures and adapting to local business norms. Furthermore, he stressed the value of networking and how it plays a pivotal role in global recruitment, helping to bridge gaps and establish meaningful connections across the world.

Lastly, we had Taha Memon , a visionary entrepreneur with a track record of founding multiple startups in different regions of the world. Drawing from his experience as a founder, Taha emphasized the importance of staying focused as a first-time founder to avoid diluting one's efforts. He also highlighted the significance of diligent work ethics, the necessity of impeccable timing, and the critical role of speed in business development. The key takeaways from Taha's talk include the importance of unwavering commitment, the critical role of timing and speedy execution, and the recognition of effective networking as a pathway to personal and professional growth.

The event concluded with an interactive session between the attendees and the speakers, providing our audience with the unique opportunity to directly engage with our distinguished speakers. During this segment, each participant had the chance to take the virtual stage, introduce themselves, share their areas of expertise, and pose questions to our speakers. Attendees also expressed their interest in connecting with specific individuals, and in the background, the Super Connector's team diligently identified potential connections based on shared industries and geographical regions to foster potential collaborations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speakers for their invaluable insights and a sincere thank you to every participant for their pivotal role in ensuring the outstanding success of this event. Our network gets stronger every day and we remain dedicated to learning, growing, and building meaningful connections.