Dos and dont’s of hosting virtual events

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Moving your physical event online brings a whole new set of challenges. ​Lindsay Selvitelle, Director of Events at Y Combinator, shared with us her list of Dos and Don’ts, which we’ve put together into this handy infographic. We hope this sets you up for success on your next events.

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Do:

  • Start with housekeeping
  • Schedule dry-runs
  • Audit the background
  • Optimize the angle
  • Have IT support

Don’t:

  • Forego an emcee
  • Forget the energy
  • Overlook interaction opportunities
  • Underestimate the ending
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