[IMGCAP(2)]RE Speed Network co-founders Dave Kahane and Oren Klein agree that "while our three-minute quick pitch approach might seem overwhelming to some, the 'throw-the-spaghetti-on-the-wall' concept is very attractive to fast-paced real estate professionals. It allows you to quickly determine whether or not there is an opportunity for further business." Ori Klein, of Locust Systems, adds, "our unique registration process ensures a diverse real estate crowd at every event." The idea to create a speed networking event was born after the founders attended numerous functions that were targeted too broadly to fulfill the specific business networking needs of the commercial real estate industry.

Created in 2006, RE Speed Network was designed as a networking concept in which real estate professionals can gather in a friendly and efficient manner in order to create new business opportunities.

UPworld.com is an online networking platform, which connects thousands of real estate, finance, design, and building professionals to one another for new business opportunities, deals, and projects. Jennifer Magee, UPworld.com co-founder, states that "our networking events complement the on-line activities of UPworld's members and allow industry professionals to interact with one another in a friendly, non-intimidating environment."

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