Strictly From Nowhere: A Podcast Experiment by Cause of a Kind A Night Out @ Artificial Ruby | Episode #035
We went to New York City for a Ruby on Rails meetup called Artificial Ruby. Not for business development. Not for leads. For community. For connections. For the surface area for luck that only happens when you show up.
This episode is about the evolution of networking. How going to Manhattan used to be a commute we endured and now it's something we actually enjoy. How local community building on Long Island is reducing the need to travel. How demos at tech events can be hit or miss but the experience is always valuable.
We talk about being of service to others in professional settings. How helping people in your network leads to unexpected opportunities. Why making human connections is more effective than traditional job applications. And why AI isn't solving the fundamental challenges of work, just changing the shape of them.
The unpredictability of networking is the point. You never know which conversation leads to the collaboration that matters. You just show up, be useful, and see what happens.
Big thanks to the Artificial Ruby crew and community presenters for putting on a great event:
Scott Werner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wernerscott/
Valentino Stoll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinostoll/
Andrew Denta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adenta/
Learn more about Artificial Ruby: https://www.artificialruby.ai/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Revisiting New York City: A Nostalgic Journey
03:09 - The Evolution of Networking: From Commuting to Community
05:52 - Insights from the Ruby Event: Demos and Networking
08:37 - Increasing Your Surface Area for Luck: The Power of Connections
11:40 - The Reality of Work in the Age of AI
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