Expert AMA: Find Your People, Find What's Next

​Looking for your next role, trying to break into tech, or hoping to meet people beyond your usual circle? Joining a community is a start. What do you do next?

​Join Techlahoma for a live AMA with Kristin Garcia, Executive Director of The Verge OKC, about making the most of Oklahoma's tech community. We'll talk about asking for introductions, finding people who can help, and following up after that first conversation.

​Kristin has described how The Verge connected an OK Coders intern with NodeCraft, leading to a full-time job offer. We'll ask what made that connection work and what you can learn from it.

​Bring your questions! Ask them in Slack. Need Slack access? Email dev@techlahoma.org.

• ​I'm looking for work or changing careers. How do I ask for leads and referrals when I barely know anyone?

• ​How do I find my people and get involved beyond joining Slack or attending one meetup?

• ​What makes an introduction easy for someone to offer, and how should I follow up afterward?

• ​How can I contribute or mentor when I have limited time or am unsure what I can offer?

• ​I've built something. How do I find people willing to try it and give useful feedback?

​Whether you're new to tech, looking for your next opportunity, or already established and hoping to help someone else, bring a situation you're working through.

​Thursday, October 22, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. Central. Virtual on Google Meet.