Terms

  • There are no conditions for joining us for 'The Drinks' except that you bring along a genuine interest in the other entrepreneurs.
  • There are no associated costs except those for your own drinks or meal.
  • There are no deadlines for agreeing to come or cancelling.
  • No direct business is done. 'What goes around, comes around' is the motto.
  • All of this has one goal: you come along if you have a genuine interest and you have the time. Time is a scarce commodity and plans often change, so we don't add any more unnecessary obligations.

 

By the way, lets define the verb 'Networking':
What is in fact networking? Someone wrote somewhere that it was like work (in Dutch 'net werken' is a funny language juggle). Is that true? Wikipedia says in its simplest way, a social network is a map of specified ties, such as friendship, between the nodes being studied. Say joined points (or entities or things). These points and their connections can be both physical and abstract. Since we are dealing here indeed with people, the answer is already at hand: as diverse, unpredictable and volatile as people are: not one clear definition. As a result of 'survey' we handed out to the NOT ANOTHER visitors, we want to give, however, our own definition. It will clarify the set-up of the evenings, with which we manage 'expectations', and in case you are okay with the definition, you can join us - smile!

Here we go: We create a 'common ground' with our Storytellings. We attract 'entrepreneurial' people, people who want to stay up to date about what goes around in the market and in society, the inquisitive people if you like. The scope of the Storytelling varies per event. The nature of the topic attracts those who are keen to know more about that topic or have a background in it. You have an interest in common, and even though the guest list is quite diverse you have that as linking pin. Moreover we make sure that the venue has/creates a good atmosphere. That the evening is absolutely sociable and fun. Then, the getting acquainted is easily done!. Of course we provide a guest list and we will now and again introduce people to each other. As such, speed daten, badges and that type of ' forced sociability' is a no go. We believe that if you want something and are sincerely curious about others' (well)being, you'll find your way around.  

The strength of our 'network' lies in meeting new people everytime, as the topics are diverse, the background of our community is diverse and the size of the mailing list is quite substantial. Do you want to meet the same people each time you join, well why don't you 'link' or 'friend' or whatever after the first time you met him/her, and ask around  who joins too the next time, do forward our mailing and say ' hey, let's go together? Thus you create your own network, we are just a base - a good base that is!. 

So, as quoted earlier, is it like work? No, we work enough hours, quality time is important! Okay, okay, it works, however, which we must admit after 2 years of organizing events!!!

All in all, it is the explanation of our name - NOT ANOTHER. So do not hesitate, experience it! You are welcome!