You get to an event filled with impressive people you normally don’t have the chance to speak with. You’d like to pick their brains and maybe even arrange a coffee meeting to discuss ideas. The only problem is you’ve never met any of these people before, and you’re terrified of making an awkward first impression. Here are some tips on how to start, hold, and end a conversation in a room full of strangers without, hopefully, making a fool of yourself. Read more.