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