Post on 07-Aug-2015
How to build bridges…?
What I learned during my two week journey.
Attila Szigeti@aszig
… as individual
… as team
… as larger organization
…why?
Critical mass
Culture
Expertise
… as individual?
…mindset
Open up
Respect the culture
Be outgoing
…network prep
Ask for intros
Send cold emails
Have a system
“Hi, I’m … from … visiting the Valley.
My goal is to …
I’d like to meet you because …
When would be a good time for a coffee?
Thanks“
…pitch yourself
Get comfortable
Have different intros
Don’t rush it
…build relationships
Go beyond 1st meetings
Find mutual value
Follow up, build trust
…inspiration tours
Pay for the contacts
Speed vs cost
…hello tourist
“Disneyland for the innovative”
… as team?
…environment
Inspirational
Competitive
Expensive
…investors
Smell like a local
Dominate market, minimize risks
Find the right level
… as larger organization?
…european entrepreneurship class
Preparation @ home
Advisory board
Foundation
www.stanfordeuropreneurs.org
…Nordic example
Nordic Innovation House
Silicon Vikings
…advice from accelerators
One size doesn’t fit all
Build local CEO pool
Come when you are ready
…Hungarian presence
Neumann Society
HACC.US
V4 initiative?
… #hunnovators conference
14th march, San Francisco
…
szigeti.attila@gmail.com@aszig