[IMGCAP(2)]RE Speed Network co-founders Dave Kahane and OrenKlein agree that "while our three-minute quick pitch approach mightseem overwhelming to some, the 'throw-the-spaghetti-on-the-wall'concept is very attractive to fast-paced real estate professionals.It allows you to quickly determine whether or not there is anopportunity for further business." Ori Klein, of Locust Systems,adds, "our unique registration process ensures a diverse realestate crowd at every event." The idea to create a speed networkingevent was born after the founders attended numerous functions thatwere targeted too broadly to fulfill the specific businessnetworking needs of the commercial real estate industry.
Created in 2006, RE Speed Network was designed as a networkingconcept in which real estate professionals can gather in a friendlyand efficient manner in order to create new businessopportunities.
UPworld.com is an online networking platform, which connectsthousands of real estate, finance, design, and buildingprofessionals to one another for new business opportunities, deals,and projects. Jennifer Magee, UPworld.com co-founder, states that"our networking events complement the on-line activities ofUPworld's members and allow industry professionals to interact withone another in a friendly, non-intimidating environment."
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