5 NYC tech events to check out this week

Written by Anthony Sodd
Published on May. 16, 2016

Tools to Build Your Career Through New Media

When it is: May 17 at 6 p.m.

What’s going on: This event will give participants an idea of how to use new media platforms and algorithms to build their careers. 

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to understand how to market themselves online. 

 

How Predictable is Information Diffusion? 

When it is: May 17th at 6: 30 p.m.

What’s going on: Jake Hofman, Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research is going to be giving his talk on the predictability of information diffusion.

Who it’s for: Those of you who know, and care, what information diffusion is. 

 

Industrial Wearables and IoT

When it is: May 17th at 6:30 p.m.

What’s going on: GuardHat is going to be talking about the ‘smart hard hat ecosystem,’ which is basically the use of technology in hardhats. It turns out that around 4,000 U.S. workers die on the job every year, and the IoT industry has been slow to get into the industrial sector. 

Who it’s for: Anyone interested in how IoT can address the pain points of the industrial sector. 

Fun bits: They’re going to be giving away USB sticks, beer and drinks, and there’s a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD6

 

Alternative Liquidity Paths for Founders and Early Investors

When it is: May 17th at 5:35 p.m.

What’s going on: This panel discussion will address a wide range of liquidity options for founders and early investors. 

Who it’s for: Founders and early investors.

 

Pitch Night

When it is: May 19th at 6 p.m.

What’s going on: Early-stage startups are going to be presenting their ideas to a panel of VCs and other experts. 

Who it’s for: Anyone interested in tech, or clever, new ideas. 

 

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