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Most experienced professionals know they should “network.” Fewer understand how to do it in a way that actually creates traction.

And even fewer realize that the right community can do far more than expand your contact list—it can reshape how opportunities find you.

In this session, Gina Riley (Intel Alum and Executive Career Coach) is joined by OpenWater team members Seth Potter, Anh Dang, and Stu Berman to explore the hidden benefits of networking groups—and why traditional approaches often fall short.

Attendees will learn about the growing platform, OpenWater, created for mature professionals to come together in community. Together, they’ll unpack how curated communities are helping experienced professionals stay relevant, build meaningful connections, and create new pathways for what’s next.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• The origin story of OpenWater—how it started and the problem it was built to solve
• Why the founders chose to invest their time in building this community
• What OpenWater is at its core—and who it’s designed for (and not for)
• How the community operates, including membership, advisory councils, and ways to engage
• Real examples of how members are connecting, collaborating, and contributing
• Where OpenWater is headed and what they are building next
• How to explore and determine if it’s the right fit for you

PANELISTS

MEET OPENWATER OPERATING TEAM:
Seth Potter
Seth has decades of experience in technology and finance most recently as VP Partnerships at Synthesis AI and a founding team member of AI.Reverie which was acquired by Meta. Prior to this, Seth was a Managing Director at ICR advising companies in the AI, software, network security and mobile/telecom sectors. Seth also spent over two decades as a senior financial analyst covering technology and telecom.
Anh Dang
Anh is a creative executive turning chaos into cadence for over two decades in tech and media. She has led entrepreneurial teams to craft meaningful products with global impact for the United Nations, The New York Times, and Meta. She advocates for play and innovation by lecturing at design schools, advising early stage startups, and mentoring at New York University.
Stu Berman
Stu is a community builder and business leader. He led Bain & Company’s NPS Loyalty Forum, where he worked with a global network of senior executives focused on customer and employee loyalty across industries. He also serves on the board of Girls Unite, reflecting his longtime commitment to soccer, community, and leadership.

HOST:
Gina Riley
Intel Alum | Executive Career Coach | Author of Qualified Isn’t Enough
Gina works with experienced professionals navigating career transitions, helping them translate their experience into clear positioning, stronger conversations, and faster traction in today’s market.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is designed for experienced professionals who are:

• Finding that traditional “networking” feels transactional—and looking for a more meaningful way to engage
• Interested in connecting with peers through ideas, contributions, and shared experience
• Exploring how the right community can open doors to conversations, insight, and opportunity
• Wanting to stay relevant, visible, and connected in a changing, crowded market

If you’ve built a career—but aren’t seeing the traction you expected—this session will offer a different lens on how opportunity is created today.

Register now!

Gina Riley welcomes you to email questions for the live session at gina@ginarileyconsulting.com.

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