credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

credTen: Top 10 Conferences in Venture Capital 2020

Did you know investors funded $136.5 billion into venture-backed companies in the United States last year? Now venture capitalists are bracing themselves for a period of extreme transition, as the economy has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. VCs can look to conferences and virtual events to stay up-to-date on the rapidly-changing investing trends, network with other investors, and keep deal flow moving.

In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 in-person and virtual events helping investors stay up to speed on VC trends and connect with potential partners. We’re also sharing three honorable mentions that were canceled for COVID-19, but will be back in action in 2021.

*Note: All event dates, formats, and prices are current as of 5/1/2020.

COVID-19 and the State of Events: cred’s Resources for Speakers and Event Organizers

COVID-19 and the State of Events: cred’s Resources for Speakers and Event Organizers

Over the past month, the events industry has changed drastically: in-person events are put on hold, and events large and small are moving online. This means changes for speakers, event organizers, and event attendees.

These are uncertain times, but our team is certain of one thing: while we’re looking forward to the return of live events, this shift to digital opens up a whole new world of opportunity for online events and virtual thought leadership.

Speaking 101: How to Be Your Best Self During a Pandemic

Speaking 101: How to Be Your Best Self During a Pandemic

In her recent TED Connects discussion on “How to be your best self in times of crisis,” Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David shares how to build resilience, courage and joy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We challenge you to practice these steps as you work remotely or tackle any new projects!

Thrive by Learning to Improvise, Just Like a Jazz Pro

Thrive by Learning to Improvise, Just Like a Jazz Pro

Our webinar this week features Stephen Kohler, CEO of Audira Labs and Certified Leadership Coach. He talks about the improvisation techniques used by the jazz greats to show businesses how to unlock their value by becoming more adaptable. Listeners will learn how to build more agile and creative teams that learn to bend, but not break, with the changing needs of the day. Tune in to the full recording here!

Speaking 101: Tools and Resources to Level Up Your Podcasts and Webinars

Speaking 101: Tools and Resources to Level Up Your Podcasts and Webinars

Over the last month, we’ve seen how the coronavirus has impacted the live events industry. Now, more speakers are focused on how they can use podcasts and webinars to build their brands virtually. In order to become an effective and great virtual speaker, you’re going to need to rely on some tech. We’ve listed 10 of our favorite hardware and software investments to level up your podcast and webinar speaking game.

5 Ways to Win Your Next Video or Conference Call with Heather Hansen

5 Ways to Win Your Next Video or Conference Call with Heather Hansen

If you’re like many of us, your world has changed and suddenly you’re doing all of your communicating through video. Where you used to sell in person, you’re now scheduling meetings with customers on Google Hangouts. You used to meet with your manager (or those you manage) once a week in person—now you’re meeting daily on Zoom. How do we adapt?

Heather Hansen, CEO + Founder of Advocate to Win walks us through five ways to win your next video call.

Event 101: Our Top Software Picks for Virtual Events

Event 101: Our Top Software Picks for Virtual Events

It’s no secret that we are living in an unprecedented time, and the impact has been felt in one way or another across industries. As we adapt, we find ourselves looking for a way to maintain a sense of normalcy. Since the spring season is a prime time to host an event, one way we’ve been able to establish a new normal is bringing events to life—with a virtual twist.

Speaking 101: How to Create a Visually Engaging Presentation

Speaking 101: How to Create a Visually Engaging Presentation

Preparing for an event comes with a long checklist of tasks, and creating a visually engaging presentation can often be a stressful one. Catching your audiences’ eye is one obstacle, but keeping it is another. Having a visually engaging presentation is an easy way to help your audience absorb and retain the information you will be speaking about.