Tech for Non-Techies

241. The 8 Types Of People You Need In Your Network


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Have you noticed how some people seem to know exactly the right person to call when they need something? That's not luck - it's strategic networking.

If you're an innovator with ambition, you need to build your network strategically. This episode will help you plan whom you need, why you need them and how to find them.

Listen to learn:

  • The 8 categories of professionals you need in your network if you want to build something new
  • The types of developers to have in your network and how to connect with them
  • Why you need both VCs and public market investors for different perspectives - even if you're not raising money
  • How to surround yourself with highly successful people who expand your sense of what's possible
  • Real examples of finding your tribe of ambitious innovators who are actually doing things, not just talking

Whether you're starting a tech company, driving innovation in a corporate role, or exploring new opportunities, you'll learn how to build the right relationships that will nourish you for the long term.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction 03:01 Developers in Your Network 05:52 The Investor Perspective 09:13 Vision Expanders 12:00 Regulators in Innovation 14:48 Finding Your Tribe of Outliers 19:11 Leveraging Industry Veterans 23:04 Media Allies 25:58 Academic Connections 29:49 Conclusion For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/the-8-types-of-people-you-need-in-your-network

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