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Who is YoPro Global?

YoPro Global was started in May of 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. In March, 2012, YoPro Global established its US operation in an effort to expand its global young professional community to the US market. YoPro provides an online platform for young professionals, ages 21-40 from every industry and interest to meet, network and foster personal and professional relationships. Couple this with YoPro’s networking brand, EYP, and those online relationships are taken offline in a safe and engaging environment. Our mission is simple: provide an online and in-person forum for ambitious, driven and knowledge-minded young professionals to meet, develop and advance socially and professionally, worldwide.

What does YoPro Global Do?

With the goal of giving young professionals the opportunity to meet, build relationships and establish a support structure as they begin their careers, move jobs or locations, or return to school, we focus on building a safe community of young professionals where individuals can grow and develop personally and professionally with the support of their new friends. Our responsibility is to provide the online platform and design the in-person events that not only make this possible, but elevate it to a valuable experience that surpass members’ expectations.

How does this Concept of Networking Work?

YoPro Global provides members with the opportunity to create an online profile. This profile allows others to learn more about the interests and personal stories members wish to share. Based on these completed profiles, members can search for other professionals who share their interests, passions or who they simply want to meet, get to know or build a professional relationship with. It’s about meeting that person who you don’t yet know.

Monthly, the EYP brand of the YoPro family will coordinate and host creative, interactive events in local metropolitan cities around the world for members to meet in-person, socialize and have fun. Whether members choose to attend alone or arrange to meet someone they met online, everyone is treated to an interactive event with facilitated-networking by the hosts, so no one leaves the event without having met someone else.

In cities without an EYP brand, or in cases when there is no EYP event taking place, YoPro intends to partner with other young professional organizations that also host events, to give members an opportunity to still meet in person, network and build relationships.

EYP

One of the ways in which YoPro Global supports the success of its members is through networking. EYP is a global brand that hosts creative and innovative networking events in local cities around the world. Originally started in Bangkok in 2005, and by 2010, EYP communities were established in London by Nick Jonsson, Rune Sovndahl, Ronny Ellefsen and other team members, eventually led by James Swanston, then Dublin by Ty Richardson and Barcelona by Damien Bruneau. After a prolonged period of absence in London and Barcelona, and with the success of Dublin, in 2011, European Young Professionals London, Dublin and Barcelona were incorporated into YoPro Global and rebranded as EYP, serving every young professional.

Combining YoPro Global’s commitment to supporting the success of young professionals, and the community experiences offered by EYP, young professionals are provided a platform to meet, network, engage and build relationships. Whether you are looking to develop personally, professionally, get that new job, get a promotion, go back to school, be a part of a community or gain business contacts, check out YoPro Global today and be a part of an exclusive community of young professionals. Contact us for more information.

Active EYP Communities exist in Dublin, Ireland and London, England as of April 2012. Dallas, Texas is due to begin operations in May, 2012. Currently, there is an EYP network in Barcelona, Spain and Bangkok, Thailand however no teams are present currently in those cities.

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Management Team:

C. Ty Richardson, Co-Founder & CEO

Chauncey Tyrone (Ty) Richardson is a native of Trinidad and Tobago. After migrating to the US working for American Airlines, a multinational corporation, Ty earned a BA in Advertising and a MA in International Business and Public Policy. In his career, Ty headed the business development department for the company he worked for and found his passion for developing professionals, professionally and personally. As a young professional himself, Ty started two young professional organizations in the US, and a third in Ireland before founding YoPro Global. Ty is also currently completing a doctoral degree in customer experience as it relates to young professionals. In his role as CEO, Ty is responsible for the overall direction of YoPro Global and ensuring the organization realizes its objectives.

Ronny Ellefsen, Co-Founder & CTO

Ronny Ellefsen entered the world of design after being trained as a graphic designer in Norway. After his training, he focused his attention on designing user-friendly websites for the public sector. Ronny Ellefsen finished his Bachelor degree in multimedia at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (BCU). Following which, he briefly returned to Norway to work as a multimedia designer for Tape International. After two years, he returned to the UK to set up Tape in London. Over the last ten years, he has created a wealth of websites for the museum and heritage sector, creating solutions for some of the most prestigious organizations in the country. While in London, Ronny was instrumental in the start-up and online management of EYP London and EYP Global. Today, Ronny is the CTO for YoPro Global and is responsible for the overall online user experience for YoPro Global and all of its brands.

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I can thoroughly recommend EYP and the hugely beneficial events it holds. If you want to be re-energised, pick up valuable tips land more business, then get involved with EYP. Surrounding yourself with positive and talented people who have incredible ideas and experience can help you quickly reach your goals. — Shed Simove
EYP with its interactive web presence and very well thought out events, has given me the platform to meet just the right mix of young professionals, with whom I have so much in common. — Jude Banye
Just wanted to say that I thought the event at Apple tonight was absolutely awesome!! The speakers were great, diverse and inspirational yet showed their human side. Well done EYP!! — Member
EYP is a fun, enjoyable network! Every event I have attended has had a tremendous energy and been filled with an array of like minded, interesting people from across the Globe and all walks of life. They all share one thing in common, they are passionate about life. And that comes out in the networking. -I continually urge my clients that, above all, they should enjoy their networking. -At EYP that is almost guaranteed. — Andy Lopata, Business Networking Strategist and author
YoPro promotes links between business professionals locally and beyond. We welcome executives from across every industry, every nation and every age to attend our hugely popular networking events to make friends, establish valuable business contacts and to have fun. — Ron Ellefson
Thank you for this event and the EYP London Team for an excellent initiative and organisation! Having worked as a lobbyist in Brussels and taken part in my share of networking events both then and in previous career experiences, I must say that the event held a very high standard. The London young European networking scene has received a new face. — Eddy Fonyodi
For newcomers is a great way to meet interesting people in a relaxed environment, and start stretching your social wings. For the self-proclaimed social animals is a natural environment to explore, see and be seen — Member
I was very impressed with EYP, an entrepreneurial club, where likeminded professionals gather to socialise and share ideas. I have made excellent contacts and I look forward to doing business with them, a truly well run sleek outfit with a sharp edge – definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get connected. — Syed Ahmed (The Apprentice)
I was very impressed with the event and thoroughly enjoyed myself because of the good mixture of young professionals. Keep up the good work. — Simon Davies
Thanks for a truly great evening you must be very pleased that the event was such a success… The contacts I invited all made useful connections (which of course reflected well on me). — Adam Haines
Whatever your situation, be sure you’ll always feel welcome to this community of approachable, professional and fun seeking people. — Member
If you have just landed to thrilling London life, or you are a regular of the secret treats the city has to offer, EYP events are definitely a must on your calendar. — Member
EYP offers an opportunity for young professionals to socialise and have fun, while building a network of professional contacts for future business ventures. Since being with EYP I have met many like minded, dynamic, open individuals with a passion to extend their horizons. EYP never fails to surprise with the variety and range of events it aims to put on every month. And being a member is so easy! You just sign up, turn up to the events and look forward to making lots of new contacts. — Diane Hurley
As a young professional, I want to succeed and I want to share in my successes and learn from my peers. For the first time, an organization like YoPro connects me to people interested in what I am interested in around the world and really creates a safe place to learn, develop and connect with people like me and people I want to be like. — Member
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- Amy Henselin, Audit Partner, Grant Thornton, Appleton May 20, 2012

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