EA Connect 2025 Feedback Survey

Foundation Path — I had 1:1 access with mentors only (I have not attended an EAG/EAGx in 2022-2025)

Collaboration Path — I could book 1:1s with other attendees via Swapcard (I have been accepted to EAG/EAGx in 2022-2025)

Which path were you on at EA Connect?

A waste of my time (<10% of counterfactual)

Worse use of my time (10–20% of counterfactual)

Somewhat worse use of my time (20–50% of counterfactual)

Slightly worse use of my time (50–100% of counterfactual)

Similarly useful (roughly the same as the counterfactual)

Somewhat better use of my time (1–3x the counterfactual)

Notably better use of my time (3–10x the counterfactual)

Much better use of my time (>10x the counterfactual)

Apply for the Introductory EA Program (8-week online course)

Apply for a short-term (<1 year) opportunity (e.g. fellowship, course, summer programme or internship)

Apply for a grant, funding, or a scholarship

Accept an offer or start a short-term opportunity

Accept an offer or start a full-time role

Apply for a career advising call (e.g. 80,000 Hours or Probably Good)

Receive a grant, funding, or a scholarship

Hire someone for a short-term opportunity

Identify someone you want to give a grant, funding, or a scholarship

Find a new collaborator, client, or partner on a project

Donate >$1,000 to an EA-aligned organisation or fund

Commit to donating >10% of your income to EA-aligned causes

Mixed events like EA Connect (newcomers and experienced EAs together, with different networking access)

Separate newcomer event (focused on people new to EA, with mentorship and introductory content)

Separate experienced EA event (focused on people who've attended EAG/EAGx, with peer networking)

No strong preference — I'd attend any format