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These are rather unconventional methods I have found to meet many people over the years. I hate the term network but I will reference it here for the sake of clarity and understanding.
I only like to network with people. I like to keep in touch with people I can learn from, enjoy spending time with, and/or find engaging.
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I have a weekly newsletter curating events and things to do each week from social, business events to talks and more.
It’s not a directory but rather my best picks for things to do each week. Over 23,000 have signed up for this newsletter including failed startup founders, VC’s, at least 1 FAANG CEO, scholars, mayors, attorneys, therapists, doctors, life coaches, wine moms, social awkward engineers and more.
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If someone starts with a hard pitch, I immediately tune out (at best) or walk away. I can’t stand business jargon, pitches etc. I want to know about someone personally before we even discuss what they do for work.
Below are some tips around conversations, exchanging contact info, reaching out to people blindly, offline/online opportunities, where to meet people outside of stiff/forced networking events and more.
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