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•Online3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck in Your 2026 Job Search
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## “I’ve applied to 80 jobs. I’ve heard back from… one.”
You hear this more than ever now.
From your smartest friends. From former top performers. Maybe even from yourself.
The market has changed.
AI rewrote the rules.
Recruiters are overwhelmed.
Hiring managers are cautious.
And job seekers?
They’re exhausted.
If that’s you, you’re not broken.
You just need a reset to get back in the game.
## You’re One Insight Away From Momentum.
Join us for a free, live webinar that’s already helped thousands of professionals flip the script, beat the odds, and take back control of their job search in 2026.
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What You’ll Learn:
- The #1 mistake that makes even qualified people invisible
- How to stand out in a sea of sameness—even without a fancy resume
- The 3 job search shifts that unlock offers in weeks (not months)
- Why confidence, clarity, and connections now matter more than anything else
## This is For:
Laid off? Feeling lost? Ghosted again? This is for you.
Switching careers and overwhelmed? We’ll walk you through it.
Just tired of wasting time with no results? Let’s change that.
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BONUS:
All attendees get an exclusive invite to the 6-Week Winter 2026 Job Search Bootcamp, with insider coaching from recruiters, hiring managers, and branding experts. You’ll get access before we open it to the public.
### This is the turning point.
No more wondering. No more spinning. No more ghosting.
Sign up now. The next version of your career starts here.
ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert is the founder of Albert's List, a job search and side hustle community with over 50,000 members focused on building career skills. He founded the community in 2013 after struggling to start his career and others do the same. In addition to running Albert's List, Albert is a product marketing manager and real estate investor. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.1 attendeeMeet New People! Saturday Night Networking!
Panera Bread, 20807 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA, USThis event is in Cupertino:
Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014
Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
: -)
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
@ideatoipo
www.idea-to-ipo.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng
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Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!
-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!
For more info, visit:
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Meet New People!! Sunday Night Networking
Panera Bread, 2002 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, USThis event is organized in collaboration with many other groups.
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Organizational Sponsors:
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Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-new-people-sunday-night-networking-in-person-tickets-401755420277?aff=oddtdtcreator
Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
: -)
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
@ideatoipo
www.idea-to-ipo.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng
(videos of online events)
Look for the MEETUP sign!1 attendeeVenture Capital Panel: 2025 in Review, What to Expect in 2026!
5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA, USThis event is organized in collaboration with many groups.
This is an in-person event.
There is a cover charge for this event.
A "YES" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation.
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Venture Capital Panel: 2025 in Review, What to Expect in 2026! Tickets, Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Take advantage of early responder pricing!
Hurry! Slots are limited!
Venue:
Snell and Wilmer
5 Palo Alto Square
(Ground Floor Event Center)
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
A panel of distinguished venture capitalists will review 2025 and discuss what to expect in 2026 in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.
Please come with your questions and comments.
(This is not a pitch event. Startups will not be pitching to the panel.)
Dinner will be provided.
Agenda
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking, Demo Tables
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Program
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
After Party
Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)
Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner, Bdev Ventures
Alex Marquez, Senior Vice President & Global, Experian Ventures
Raghu Madabushi, Investment Director, National Grid Partners
Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Arthur Mrozowski, Managing Partner, Silicon Hill Ventures
Paul Russo, Chairman & CEO, K2X Technology & Life Science
Moderator:
Roger Rappoport, Partner, Snell and Wilmer
If you would like a startup demo table or sponsor marketing table, send an email message to:
pitchanddemo@gmail.com
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Organizational Sponsors:
Insperity
HR-Solutions
Insperity champions the power of startups as a driving force behind America’s economic vitality.
Launching and scaling a successful business demands courage, resilience, and a relentless focus on building an exceptional workplace culture.
But it also requires getting the fundamentals right, from payroll and HR policies to employee benefits and regulatory compliance. That’s where Insperity comes in.
As a leader in outsourced human capital management, we deliver innovative HR solutions that help startups accelerate growth, reduce risk, and stay focused on what matters most: achieving their long-term vision.
Contact:
Lisa Fields
Business Performance Advisor
insperity.com/lisa.fields
Schedule a call
Lisa.Fields@insperity.com
Chordify, Inc
Helping Startups Grow
Need software development help for your startup?
Chordify provides Idea to MVP and fractional CTO services to ensure timely launches.
To learn how Chordify helps start-ups grow through offshore development and staff augmentation services, contact Ken Morris at:
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/kenmorris
www.chordify.com
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Our service includes delivery, setup support, and post-event pickup with full washing. No hassle for you.
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Try our reusable plates, cups, and silverware at upcoming Idea to IPO events—and come chat with us about zero-waste catering for your own event.
Cut back on disposables. Fight climate change. Let’s make sustainability the standard.
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Crewz - shared rides better than Uber/Lyft at the price of public transit!
Crewz is a new type of shared rides app that helps riders and drivers to easily save 50%+ of their time, money, and emissions, while meeting new friends and business contacts through curated carpools.
We do this through a unique combination of traditional carpooling and shared Uber/Lyft/taxi rides, and we're focused on partnering with event organizers.
Anyone with a car can sign up and offer a ride in seconds and make up to $20 or more by picking up a fellow attendee.
How it works for users
1. click on the specific Crewz carpool link for your event
2. sign up as a driver, and/or rider and/or Uber/Lyft/Taxi rideshare
3. see others going to the same events or with similar trips (first name, last initial, other info optional)
4. see others' LinkedIn (if connected), and see a fair price for sharing fuel/etc. calculated based on distance
5. message others, if necessary
6. choose who to invite/accept
7. share rides, save money, and make new friends!
Event organizers, employers, universities, or investors, please contact:
Paul Breslow, PhD, CEO/Founder
paul@crewz.cowww.crewz.co
linkedin.com/in/paulbreslow
Calendar: crewz.co/mtg1 attendee
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