Social Matchbox DC - Back by Popular Demand

SOCIAL MATCHBOX DC 
Sponsored by Network Solutions

The event brings in members from around the DC startup and technology community for what some like to call an open mic night for hiring teams and entrepreneurs.  The open format is a fusion of resume clinic, startup job fair and networking event.  Attendees include hiring teams representing top startup companies from around the DC area, job seekers, founders with entrepreneurial ideas looking for others to join them, and people interested in getting into the mix. 

Participating companies include:
Network Solutions, TinselVision,*ClearSpring, MobilePosse, Pseuds, WorthPoint, Odeo,  PlanetWeb.tv, Razoo, Webs.com, Intridea, FolioFN, ThreeSpot, Hungry Machine, Investors Without Borders, WhyGoSolo, Siteworx, Viget Labs, Zadby, Positive Energy, comScore, Publi.us, Loladex, FamilyOven, 100dimensions, Qloud, nClud, xyoom, BrowserMedia, Ozmosis, Searchles, and more!

In addition to these participating companies there are quite a few people who have signed up as "looking for Co-founders". 

Participation is free. Registration is required.

STARTUPS, FOUNDERS AND SMALL COMPANIES
Do you work for a DC area startup or small company in the technology/creative sector?  Do you have between 1 and 175 employees?  Are you  looking for staff? Do you have a startup idea and need partners? Do not miss the second Social Matchbox event. Pre-registered companies will have the opportunity to deliver a 2-3 minute presentation about who you are, what you are looking for, and why you are the place to be (no demos). Bring a paper flyer with a photo to post so that job seekers can easily spot you.  If you have marketing chum, feel free to bring that too.  We'll supply posting materials and name tags.

Presentation guidelines:
Presentations are limited to 2-3 minutes for verbal presentations and 3-5 minutes for presentations with audio and visual (video) elements.  Presenters must bring their own laptop and adaptors for the projector).  Some tips for presenters will be sent out upon registration.

JOB SEEKERS
Itching to work for or with area startups and social media leaders? 

Social Matchbox DC is your opportunity to get in the door.  You will meet and hear from team members and executives from existing startups working the cutting edge of fields including: energy, health insurance, housing, music, philanthropy, search, social networking, video, web 2.0 and widgets. Many of these companies have openings in business development, design, human resources, management, marketing, public relations, quality assurance, sales, and web development.

Please Note: While many of the employers are filling positions that will pay a market salary, opportunities for equity-compensated positions will also be available.

SCHEDULE
6:00 - 6:45 PM - Check-in, Networking, & Resume Clinic
6:45 - 8:15 PM - Startup Introductions (2-3 min each)
8:15 - 9:30 PM - Networking

Produced in Partnership with Jobmatchbox.com, Teqcorner, DCTechEvents, East Coast Blogging , others to be announced.