Beyond The Handshake
The Events & Networking Blog
What Stand-Up Comedians Can Teach Us About Better Networking Events
If you’ve ever watched a stand-up set crash and burn, you know the feeling: The comic launches in cold. The timing’s off. The room doesn’t know when to laugh (or if they even...
Prove Event ROI with MatchPoint’s New Analytics Dashboard
For too long, event organizers have been forced to rely on vibes, feedback forms, and gut instinct to measure the success of networking. “The sessions felt good.”“People seemed...
MatchPoint to Bring AI-Powered Networking to Connect Marketplace 2025 in Miami
MatchPoint, the AI-driven networking platform designed to help attendees skip the small talk and spark real conversations, is thrilled to announce its participation in Connect...
How to Make Big Events Feel Intimate, Even With 500+ People in the Room
When you picture a massive event—hundreds of attendees, buzzing expo floors, packed agendas—“intimacy” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. But maybe it should be....
300 Miles, One Mission: MatchPoint Co-Founder Rides for a Cause
At MatchPoint, we talk a lot about meaningful connection. It’s kind of our thing. But for us, connection goes far beyond icebreakers and name tags. It’s about showing up. For...
The Can’t-Miss Events of Fall/Winter 2025—For B2B, B2C & Event Pros
Not sure which events are actually worth your time (and travel budget) this season?We’ve got you covered with a curated, high-impact list of the most anticipated B2B, B2C, and...
Data-Driven Networking: How to Use Analytics to Improve Your Event Experience
For years, networking at events was a game of luck. You’d walk into a crowded room, hope to meet the right people, and exchange business cards with a vague promise to “stay in...
Networking Hacks Nobody Talks About: Secret Strategies from Power Connectors
Let’s be real—networking is a game. Some people are playing it at a pro level, making meaningful connections that drive business, while others are stuck in an endless loop of...
Smarter Connections, Zero Extra Work: MatchPoint Is Now Integrated with Accelevents
Event organizers know the drill: schedule locked, speakers prepped, platform live… but the moment you cross your fingers and hope the networking “just works”? That’s where most...