@superpowersai: I got catfished by an event organizer. No dating app involved. The message looked promising. "We'd love to have you speak about AI at our event." I was FLATTERED. I started thinking about my slides. Then came the catch. To chat more about the speaking opportunity, I needed to buy a ticket to their paid event. So, me, the speaker pays the cover charge. Interesting business model, right? And after? No follow-up. No topic. No details. They ghosted me. 👻 This has happened more than once, so here are the red flags I watch for now: 👀 The details only show up after you pay 👀 No date, topic or audience size in writing 👀 The "chat" happens at their event, never on a call A real speaking invite comes with a date, a topic and a call on the calendar. Ask for all three before you spend a dollar. Has an "opportunity" ever asked you to pay first? Tell me your story in the comments. I want to know I'm in good company.✊🏼

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Tuesday 06 October 2026 11:24:02 GMT