Most people think networking is about talking.

Justin Murray from Plug and Play thinks it’s about asking better questions.

A few golden nuggets from our latest episode of The Super Connectors podcast:

🔥 “It all started with one question to a judge.”

After losing a startup pitch competition in high school, Justin chased feedback from the judge, and that convo triggered a domino effect that eventually led him to the Plug & Play startup program in New Jersey.

🔥 “I don't measure connections by quantity, but by outcome.”

One introduction he made led to a global software integration between a startup and a major corporation. The crazy part? He’d completely forgotten he’d made the intro until months later.

🔥 “Be as curious as possible.”

The best networkers aren’t pitching everyone in the room. They listen, ask lots of questions, and figure out how they can help.

We also talked about the power of double opt-in intros, how to avoid wasting people’s time with random intros, and why every founder should be crystal clear about the intros they need.

If you’re a founder, investor, connector, and love helping good people meet good people, you’ll enjoy this episode!

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What if networking isn’t about collecting contacts……but building your own “relationship economy”? 🔥

Loved this episode of The Super Connectors podcast with Adam R. Connors, founder of NetWorkWise and the brilliant “More Than Just a Lunch” community in New York.

Adam’s definition of a super connector?

“Selfishly benevolent value creators.”

Cheeky. Accurate. Love it.

A few golden nuggets from our chat:

→ Your network isn’t “yours” : it’s there to create value for others.

→ Trust is transferable. Good people bring more good people.

→ Big rooms with 100 people and “go network” isn’t networking.

→ Adam’s lunch started by accident after the pandemic… and has now brought together nearly 2,000 people.

→ Outcomes? Business deals, referrals, internships, board seats, country clubs… even dates 👩‍❤️‍👨

→ “Your social capital can be financial capital.”

We also got into why AI is eroding trust, why relationships are becoming more valuable than ever, and why being an introducer could become a real career, not just a side hustle.

My favourite bit?

Everyone is one introduction away from their ultimate goal.

Investor. Client. Partner. Job. Lover. Board seat. Life-changing opportunity.

You just never know where one great intro might lead.

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Just dropped a brand new episode of The Super Connectors podcast in NYC with the one and only Taylor Zansberg aka the “queen of connections” 👑

Some golden nuggets from our convo:

→ “You just never know who knows who.”

→ Taylor once met future collaborators after going alone to a Lizzo concert 😅

→ She wrote 45 handwritten letters to neighbors in her NYC building… and 20+ people showed up to her tiny studio apartment asking “when’s the next one?”

→ Her first internship came from a random nail salon connection through her mom.

→ “If money wasn’t a thing, I’d just go for coffee with people all day.”

Honestly, this episode is such a reminder that the best opportunities often come from the most random human interactions.

We also went deep into:

🔥 How to monetize introductions fairly

🔥 Why human connection matters even MORE in the age of AI

🔥 Why young people should start building their network NOW

🔥 The magic of intimate communities & small gatherings

Taylor clearly understands that “People are craving community.”

Couldn’t agree more.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to meet other super connectors (or become one yourself), sign up for free on introstars.com and join our growing community of super connectors 🚀

Just dropped a new episode of The Super Connectors podcast with the legendary Mike Brathwaite… and honestly, this one is really eye-opening.

One of my favourite lines:

“It wasn’t about meeting lots of people. It was about meeting the right people… and trying to make a difference.”

We spoke about:

- why most networking is completely broken

- why “anyone can be my client” is the worst answer ever 😅

- how the best connectors are actually the best listeners

- why AI will make human relationships MORE valuable, not less

- and why asking “How can I help you?” is still the ultimate networking hack

Mike also said something brilliant: “People want to help you. They just don’t know how.”

This episode is packed with golden nuggets about referrals, trust, generosity, personal branding, and the future of human connection in an AI world.

If you’ve ever wondered how super connectors actually think… you’ll love this one.

And if you enjoyed it and want to meet other super connectors (or become one yourself), you can join our community for free at introstars.com 🚀

Most people think “super connectors” are playing some kind of game.

Tori. Hanson isn’t.

👉 “I never think what can I get out of this.”

Because in a world obsessed with ROI, funnels, and “what’s in it for me?”… she’s just out there connecting people to make the world a bit better.

No tracking.

No agenda.

No spreadsheet of favors owed.

A few gems from this episode:

• Her first event had 7 people… and she paid for it herself

• She built a whole community just by “putting it out into the world”

• Most of her best opportunities came from people saying:

👉 “Someone told me I should speak to you”

• She won’t introduce you to her network unless she trusts you (protect the room 👀)

And my fave:

👉 “Good things happen to good people… what goes around comes around.”

We also got into:

– Why most networking events are a waste of time

– Why in-person still beats everything

– And how to monetize… without killing the magic

If you’re building anything through people (which is… everything), this one’s worth your time.

Just dropped a new episode of The Super Connectors podcast with Andy Walsh and this one is full of gold for anyone building in startups.

A few things that really stuck with me:

“If you don’t have a network, you can’t survive in New York. Let alone build a business.”

Andy’s built, exited, invested, advised, and one thing kept coming up again and again:

The real edge is better people.

In a world full of AI spam, copycat startups and endless content, Andy made a point I fully agree with:

Nothing is stronger than connecting with someone in person.

A few other nuggets from our chat:

- the best connectors are always thinking "who should this person meet?"

- your network gets stronger when you connect people even when there’s nothing in it for you

- founders do not just need capital, they need the right lawyers, operators, investors, advisors and early believers

- if you want to stand out, stop trying to sound impressive and start being human, honest and useful

Good founders remember the people who genuinely help them.

Andy is also intentionally backing more female founders and pushing for a more balanced startup ecosystem, which I respect a lot.

This episode is really about one thing:

Your network is about survival, leverage & momentum.

Listen to the full episode if you’re building a startup, investing, or just want to get much better at connecting the right people.

Excited to drop a new episode of The Super Connectors podcast with Natalie Ledbetter… this one is full of pearls of wisdom.

One line in particular stayed with me:

“It’s only been in the last couple of years that I’ve realized how expensive my network is.”

That’s such a good way to put it.

A few golden nuggets from our chat:

1. The best connectors are deeply curious

Natalie said her network didn’t come from some master plan.

It came from genuinely wanting to understand people.

2. Great intros change lives

She’s made introductions that led to the best jobs of people’s lives.

She’s also made intros that led to marriage.

3. Most people are playing the job market completely wrong

Her take was crystal clear: Nobody is reading resumes.

People are hiring through relationships.

Which means if you want a new job, hiding behind applications is not the move.

4. The real magic is in the follow-up

So many people have one great conversation… then disappear.

Natalie said it perfectly: the value often comes after 4, 5, even 6 years of staying in touch.

5. If you build with the wrong people, your startup is dead anyway

She said it straight:

Every business is a people business.

Doesn’t matter how good the idea is if the people suck.

Loved this conversation because Natalie gets it:

Authenticity first. Value first. Help first.

Then the opportunities follow.

Back from SXSW and this bonus episode of The Super Connectors podcast was a fun one.

I sat down with Andy Karuza from NachoNacho after joining 3 of his events at SXSW, where he brought together an insanely good mix of founders, operators, VCs and proper super connectors.

A few golden nuggets that stood out:

1. The best connectors don’t ask “what can this person do for me?”

They ask: “Who could this person be good for?”

That one line says it all.

2. Andy has been doing this for 20 years

From throwing events in college to building communities around startups, marketplaces and SaaS, he’s proof that connecting people is not fluff. It’s a real skill. And when done well, it compounds.

3. AI spam is killing trust

Andy said it perfectly: you can smell AI outreach a mile away.

That’s exactly why warm intros matter more than ever. Real people. Real trust. Real context.

4. Networking works best when everyone winsHis whole mindset is built around “a rising tide raises all boats.”

That’s also why I loved seeing how naturally he creates rooms where amazing people actually help each other.

And one more thing I loved:Andy openly said he doesn’t really track all the intros he makes… he just does it because that’s how he operates.

Which is cool, but also proves why this whole space needs better systems.

This episode is for anyone who wants to build a stronger network without becoming a cringe robot.

Just dropped Season 2 Episode 18 of The Super Connectors podcast in NYC 🎙️ with Liz Capants - an impressive low-key Chief Headhunter & Master Connector.

A few punchy takeaways that I really enjoyed:

“I honestly have no idea how it happened.” (Liz, when I asked how she built such a massive network)

Her “secret” isn’t a hack, it’s simple: she genuinely loves meeting people and stays curious.

Networking isn’t one chat and done.

Liz said it straight: most people quit after one great convo… then wonder why nothing happens.

“It might be 4 or 5 conversations… it might take years.”

She literally landed a new client after 6 years of on-and-off networking. Wild.

The line that should be tattooed on every connector’s forehead:

“The fortune is in the follow up.”

(And yes… most people are terrible at follow-up.)

Best advice for younger folks:

Get off your iPhone and put yourself out there. Also… your next life-changing intro might come from… your dentist 🦷

We also got into the spicy bit: how do you monetize being a connector without turning into a weirdo?

Liz built a revenue-sharing setup (Erudites Networking Group) because she’s a firm believer that “there’s tremendous value in who we all know” and that value should be compensated fairly.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Damn… I’ve made so many intros… I’ve probably created value… and I’ll never even know.”

This episode is for you.

Just released The Super Connectors podcast S2E17 with Noah Obstfeld who casually calls himself a “serial introducer” (yes, it sounds illegal… but it’s actually wholesome 😄).

A few nuggets I had to share:

“Introductions have more warmth and friendliness than ‘connections’.”

Yep. Words matter. Energy matters.

He basically treats networking like eating vegetables:

“Get out there. It’s a real must.” (annoying… but correct)

His monetization take was refreshingly blunt:

“Be unapologetic about the value… this costs money, this costs time.”

(Say it louder for the people pretending it’s “just vibes”.)

He’s not “closing deals” at events. He’s collecting introducers:

“Not everyone is a potential client… everyone is a potential introducer.”

That mindset shift is everything.

On AI + networking: use it for speed, not for pretending to be human.

Because nothing replaces trust. And AI intros feel… AI-like.

Also: Noah’s building Pitch Roast Live, a live comedy startup pitch night where founders pitch and comedians + investors roast them. Absolute chaos (in a good way).

If you’re an SDR/BDR/founder who hates cold outreach and secretly wants networking to feel less like work and more like real life… you’ll enjoy this one.