[00:00:00] Ecommerce Gold show featuring Andrew Yuan, a networked NY entrepreneur and Google exec. Sponsored by Sendane and Rewind.[00:05:30] Grateful for mentors, networking creates value.[00:10:39] Event host helps people build new communities.[00:13:02] "Tech Gatsby: Enjoy small events, logistics challenge."[00:18:48] Events as a creative outlet for kindness.[00:21:58] Networking events like the Junto Club are structured to create valuable connections and a sense of community. Attendees are encouraged to introduce themselves and engage in meaningful conversations. The club also organizes larger parties where people can socialize and have fun.[00:26:51] Product iterations, volunteers, yellow lanyards, networking event.[00:29:29] Understanding and helping people, empowering connections.[00:35:06] High-level structure for planning successful events.[00:37:23] Four essential event planning steps: intention, people, venue, partnerships/sponsorships.[00:41:42] Big banks, recruiting agencies, B2B SaaS companies, hotels, sponsors, all have different wants and needs.[00:44:48] Venue stress, event extorted, awkward San Francisco vibe.[00:48:22] Potential $300K revenue from sponsorships; Lead gen program attracts talented tech people; Events business can drive revenue through content and socials; Building a platform layer with senior investors; Deal flow program to help founders raise money; Talent network and partnership network; Exploring different business models connected through a network platform; Considering starting a retreat and a podcast.https://www.andrewsmixers.com/On this episode of EcomGold, join hosts Finn and Andrew as they dive into the world of eventGet show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.goldClaim an extended free trial as a show listener.EcomGold is brought to you by:‍Rewind Shopify App.Back up your Shopify store because not doing so is absolute lunacy! As a listener of the show, you can claim a no strings attached free month with this link: https://rewind.com/ecommercegold/Sendlane.Unified email, SMS, and reviews for eCommerce. Better features. Better support. Better customer experience. Send your customers exactly what they want, when they want it. (Better than Klaviyo in Finn's opinion). https://www.sendlane.com/Follow Finn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/finn_radford