Please note the time of this event is 18.00 – 19.30 EST
Imperial College in New York (ICinNY) is excited to announce a series of virtual fireside chats, blending thought-provoking conversations with networking opportunities for Imperial’s New York-based alumni.
To kick the series it’s an honour to have Patrick J. McGinnis join us for a conversation on all things FOMO. Having coined the term back in 2004, who better to lead us on a discussion of the history behind the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), its cousin the Fear of Better Options (FOBO), and what makes them resonate with so many of us – particularly as we start to navigate a post-COVID-19 world.
Patrick J. McGinnis is an international venture capitalist and the author of two books – including the recently published Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice. Patrick coined the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), as well as the related term FOBO (Fear of Better Opions) in a 2004 article in the student newspaper of Harvard Business School.
In adapting to the realities of the pandemic, ICinNY has switched its planned in-person events to this series of fireside chats. To create a worthwhile experience for all participants, we’re trialling a format that will allow alumni to both listen to engaging conversation from distinguished speakers as well as network amongst each other in small groups.
Remember to pour yourself a drink ahead of time and we look forward to seeing you!
Note from organisers
This will be a free event hosted by ICinNY, however, to test the new virtual format we will be capping the total number of participants and initially allocating preference to alumni located in the Greater New York Area.