Traveling to a startup event can be worthwhile when it gives you a chance to present your project and meet people in your field. Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) says he was not particularly excited about going to an event in Yerevan, Armenia, but came away with a better experience than he expected.
What happened at the event?
Abdul was given a free booth—a space for presenting his project at the event. After arriving, he gave his pitch, a short presentation of the project, then listened to other startups’ pitches and met their founders. He connected with some of the people he met on LinkedIn, a professional networking platform.
The conversations continued outside the formal presentations, including in a relaxation area at the venue. Abdul also explored Yerevan with a founder he met there and visited the Cascade area. Both the city and the event turned out better than he had anticipated.
“I spent two days that were much better than I expected.” — Abdul Osama
Expectation versus experience
| Before the trip | After the trip | | --- | --- | | He had previously regarded startup events as a waste of time. | He met people in his field and enjoyed visiting a city he had not planned to explore. |
In numbers
- Fall 2024: The timing given in the video caption.
- Two days: The length of the experience Abdul describes.
What to do next
If you are considering a similar event, think about what you want to present and whom you hope to meet, while leaving room for unplanned conversations. That is a practical takeaway from Abdul’s experience, not a promise that every event will pay off.
