Replying to @coderbyheart
Given that and the fact that it's hard to find out more about past Geekle events
(speakers list, recordings) adds to my concern about them be a valuable time
invest.
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Replying to @coderbyheart
Looking at this speakers list: https://java.geekle.us/ ... it's full of white
dudes. I don't want to speak at conferences that are not diverse.
Replying to @coderbyheart
If you click on "Visit Event Page" of "Node.js Global Summit" on
https://geekle.us/ you get taken to https://node.geekle.us/, which is
"Node.JS Case Study Festival" ... buggy. And this page top navigation does not
work. And it's full of Geekle team photos, not event photos.
Replying to @coderbyheart
So another red flag for me.
What they should do is to set up a panel of community experts, that are in
charge of finding speakers and pay them for it. Then use a blind CfP review
process by the community and other speakers.
Replying to @coderbyheart
Building trustworthy relationships does not start with a "Hey, how about you
speak at our event!" on LinkedIn but through building meaningful relationships
from within existing communities and through peer connections.