How to network with senior executives in technology - Karen Bruno | E006

Karen Bruno is the CEO of Tech CXO LaunchPad, as well as the President & Founder of Technology Ball. She fosters relationships between IT executives and technology goods and services providers through professional social events. As a result, they are able to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education as a philanthropic cause, coordinating mentorships and providing scholarships to STEM students.Technology Ball paved the way for a complimentary venture through Tech CxO LaunchPad through which C-Level Tech Execs from the Technology Ball community develop and teach a multi-modal, comprehensive Leadership Program. The Tech CxO Excellence Program is designed to provide C-Level leadership principles to those aspiring to the C-Suite or who have found themselves needing peer insights after being catapulted into the C-Suite. This program is unique in its approach and methodologies, providing comprehensive and layered leadership training to build the effectiveness of IT Teams.Connect with Karen Bruno on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bru...Learn more about Technology Ball at https://technologyball.comIT leaders - see if you qualify for their program at https://www.techcxolaunchpad.comWant to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunaganTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:00 Guest Introduction Karen Bruno01:25 What is the Technology Ball?04:00 How did you start Technology Ball?06:43 How to develop relationships in tech.08:10 It's lonely at the top.09:53 Giving back to the community.13:20 Talking to leaders15:08 Tech CXO Launchpad16:42 CG Infinity 19:22 What motivated you to start Tech CXO Launchpad?23:10 How do you process ideas?24:28 How do you overcome self doubt?28:00 Networking for Introverts31:20 How do you nurture relationships?33:30 What kind of legacy you want to leave behind?36:55 Tech CXO Excellence Program38:45 Outro