Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Ajay Joshi
Beyond Connections: Turn Alumni Networking Into A Lasting Advantage
A Live, Hands-On Workshop with Ronen Olshansky (Ferrazzi Greenlight / Connected Success)
Event Description
Most of us go to alumni mixers, holiday parties, or the occasional industry event — but too often leave without new opportunities or meaningful follow-ups. We know networking matters, yet the process can feel awkward, unstructured, and transactional.
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, join fellow Wharton SoCal alumni for an interactive, hands-on workshop led by Ronen Olshansky. As CEO of Connected Success and part of the coaching firm, Ferrazzi Greenlight, Ronen works directly with Keith Ferrazzi, author of several NYTimes bestelling books on networking including Never Eat Alone. Ronen has coached hundreds of professionals and entrepreneurs to build purposeful, high-impact networks using the Beyond Connections system.
This isn’t another “sit and listen” evening. You’ll reflect on your mindset, practice new skills with peers, and walk away with tools you can take away to move the needle on your relationships.
You will learn and do:
- Reframe networking — go from awkward small talk to genuine relationship-building
- Bust common myths & limiting beliefs that hold people back (it’s not about charisma or being an extrovert)
- Practice your story so you can introduce yourself in a way that sparks interest and connection
- Learn to go deep not broad and other winning networking strategies
- Be systematic and understand how a system of regular, intentional habits would work in your life
You’ll leave with:
- A clear playbook — to guide you on who to reach out to and how to nurture those relationships
- New, real-time connections with fellow Wharton alumni
- Tools and frameworks to keep momentum beyond this event
Details
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: BlankSpaces, Santa Monica, Address: 929 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Format: Live, interactive session with structured exercises, peer coaching, and light refreshments
Pricing:
$10 Wharton SoCal Members, $25 Non-Members
All tickets are non-refundable
About the Speaker:
Ronen Olshansky
CEO, Connected Success
Partner, Ferrazzi Greenlight
Ronen Olshansky is a Partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight, where he coaches CEO’s and leadership teams of fast-growth private companies. Prior to coaching, Ronen was the founder & CEO of Cross Campus, a Los Angeles based shared office and event hosting business that operated seven locations for over 5,000 members at its pre-pandemic peak.
Ronen’s career was focused primarily in finance & consulting at firms including JPMorganChase, Lehman Brothers and Arthur Andersen. Ronen studied Economics at Yale with coursework at London School of Economics.
Event Host:
Ajay Joshi, Club Vice President and Chair, Entrepreneurs Collaborative
Ajay Joshi is the Chair of the Wharton SoCal Entrepreneurs Collaborative and a Partner at Craig Group, a firm that specializes in accelerating revenue growth for private equity-invested mid-market companies. With over 20 years of global leadership and consulting experience across various industries, including software, health technology, and manufacturing, he assists organizations in developing scalable processes, leveraging technology, and building robust data systems to thrive in complex market environments. He has helped numerous companies achieve scale and successful exits. Ajay holds a Master of Science in Engineering and an Executive Master's in Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania.
