Power of Networking

When done skillfully, networking can open the door to new clients and tap talent for future hiring.

Success is as much about who you know as what you know.

Pro Tips

If you want to form a relationship with another person, you first need to show them how they’ll benefit

Networking can be done anywhere; at a bookstore, over lunch, during a conference or in your office kitchen.

If the person you'd like to chat with has

a blog or wrote an article you liked,

reach out to them. The worst that could

happen is they say no or don't reply.

Strategies to Powerfully Network

Ask for a strategic introduction from common connection

A third-party endorsement will give you a powerful edge. It makes you stand out, and lends you the credibility. And the more credibility you have, the more likely that person will trust that you're worth his time

Strategies to Powerfully Network

Diversify your network

Seek relationships with totally different people who can introduce you to individuals from new social clusters whom you’d otherwise never meet.

One important way to diversify your network is to network down. Most people concentrate on networking up – building a rapport with someone higher than yourself on the ladder.

Strategies to Powerfully Network

Have a well-developed elevator pitch

Tailor your pitch to the networking event. It is the easiest way to share who you are, what you do and why you want to get to know another person.

Injecting interesting personal tidbits, as appropriate, can lead to building valuable connections.

Elevator Pitches

Participants take 10 minutes to

prepare their elevator pitches.

Every Startup will ‘pitch’ for 60

seconds – articulating what they

do and why.

Top 3 pitches will receive a prize.

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