Lara Feltin
Biznik Business Networking Cofounder

Biznik: Business Networking That Doesn't Suck

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I spent the first half of my career life as a freelance designer and photographer. As Studio LEAF, I specialized in photographic portraiture on film. In 2005, frustrated with the networking options available for "indie" business people, my husband, Dan McComb and I, cofounded Biznik with the simple premise: business networking shouldn't suck.

Today Biznik is an award-winning community that connects more than 30,000 forward-thinking business people in over 140 countries. Members connect using Biznik's social network and strengthen relationships in person at more than 100 member-hosted events every month. In October 2008, Dan and I were named one...[more]

I spent the first half of my career life as a freelance designer and photographer. As Studio LEAF, I specialized in photographic portraiture on film. In 2005, frustrated with the networking options available for "indie" business people, my husband, Dan McComb and I, cofounded Biznik with the simple premise: business networking shouldn't suck.

Today Biznik is an award-winning community that connects more than 30,000 forward-thinking business people in over 140 countries. Members connect using Biznik's social network and strengthen relationships in person at more than 100 member-hosted events every month. In October 2008, Dan and I were named one of Seattle's Top 25 Most Innovative Entrepreneurs by Seattle Business Monthly, and included in Seattle Magazine's 2008 Power Players list of most influential people. In 2009 I was listed among TechCrunch's Top 100 Women in Seattle Tech.

Biznik is not just a tool, and it is not a place to sell. It's a community of people who share one thing in common: they're passionate about what they do and their businesses are an extension of their self expression. [less]

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  From Sandy Glaze

  Given on Sat May 9, 2009.

  Congratulations on making the Top 100 Women in Tech List!

  http://www.techflash.com/microsoft/Top_100_Women_in_Seattle_Tech_44225472.html
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  From Randi Buckley

  Given on Sat Apr 11, 2009.

  Thank you for this forum Lara. I'm still completing my profile yet have already found biznik to be a wealth...[more]

  Thank you for this forum Lara. I'm still completing my profile yet have already found biznik to be a wealth of knowledge and brimming with potential. With gratitude, Randi   [less]
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  From Dana Neuts

  Given on Fri Feb 27, 2009.

  I met Lara tonight at an advisory board meeting for WWISH. She offered a very realistic perspective of how the...[more]

  I met Lara tonight at an advisory board meeting for WWISH. She offered a very realistic perspective of how the web world is changing and how we can address those changes to better meet people's needs. I've always been a fan of Biznik, but after meeting Lara in person, I'm 110% sold. She's articulate, smart and witty.   [less]
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  From Tony Sova

  Given on Sat Nov 29, 2008.

  I was amazed on how thorough you demonstrated the process of using the Biznik website. I'm sure after 87 events...[more]

  I was amazed on how thorough you demonstrated the process of using the Biznik website. I'm sure after 87 events you might get a little tired but I did not see that as the case. Excellent job!   [less]

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