January 22, 2014: Working Remotely
Professionalism is a state of mind, and the best workers employ universal habits to get the job done, whether someone is watching or not; whether they're in an office or working at home. Hear some of the tried-and-true traits of truly effective remote workers at this event featuring Jason Fried, author of the new book, "REMOTE: Office Not Required". Join us at this event for inspiration and insight from FOUR amazing speakers in an intimate and up-close format.
Built in Chicago Member Discount for 50% Off: "BuiltIn50"
Featured Speakers:
• Jason Fried - 37Signals Co-Founder and President
• Sam Rosen - Co-Founder of Desktime, The Coop, and One Design Company
• Andee Harris - SVP of Sales and Marketing at Syndio Social
• Jeremy Neuner - Co-Founder and CEO of NextSpace
Why You Should Attend This Event:
BOOK SIGNING by Jason Fried for "REMOTE: Office Not Required"37 Signals' newest book that shows both employers and employees can work together remotely, from any place, anytime, anywhere. | ||
Attendees get 10% OFF Dinner at Chop Shop before the eventWhen you make a reservation to enjoy a meal at Chop Shop before the event mention "Entrepreneurs Unpluggd" and you'll get 10% off your bill. Reservations must be made in advance to get this deal. Valid only for Wednesday 22, 2014. | ||
Get Mobile GearIf you're going to work remotely you need the right gear to get your work done right. Do you work anywhere, not just your office—your home, your local cafe, the airport, the plane. Mobile Gear will here with give aways for attendees. | ||
Q&A with Successful EntrepreneursJust like ALL of our Unpluggd events, this event will feature a chance for you to ask each speaker a question after they share their unique story, share their insights and tips. | ||
Quality NetworkingMake real connections with small business owners, designers, developers, and others within the Chicago startup community. Meet people who can help you in your business in some capacity, either potential referral partners or potential prospective clients. Meet people with shared interests which, makes it easier to engage. |
Event Schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 Networking and book signing
7:00 – 8:30 Speaker presentations
8:30 – 9:00 More networking