How to Network cont.
#39
In continuing with the posts on how to network, I got some more tips for you. Like i said before, i don’t remember where i picked these tips up from, but they’ve proved valuable over time. Today’s is on broadening your circle of influence. I know we like to feel comfortable in our cliques and whatnot, and generally don’t like meeting people from different backgrounds and experiences and whatnot, but trust me, it’s all important
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Don’t Limit Yourself to One Network or Domain
If you always socialize in the same circles, you will never expand your network. Seeing the same people regularly either because of shared industry, interests or geography limits the new relationships you can make. Spend time fostering relationships in different domains and industries. Andrew Chau, the founder of Boba Guys, is quite possibly one of the most well-connected people I know. Andrew has invested time and energy in building bridges across industries from food to politics to entertainment to fashion to sports to tech. His network is extremely valuable to many because its reach extends across the country and around the globe. By crossing over into different industries, he multiplies the number of other supernodes he is connected to which amplifies his network. The thing is, Andrew rarely asks for anything, he is always giving and creating value for others. Oftentimes this value comes from his connections and access. In other words, his network helps him create value for his network (very meta). He also happens to be an ingenious marketer who is deeply plugged in to cultural trends.
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Article List— What I’m reading (10 articles a day x 7 days x 4 weeks x 12 months = 3360 articles a year). Building the scope of my knowledge.
Corporate Stories: The back story behind the UBA & STB Merger: One of the best M&A stories on how uncle Tony built this giant. My man really wasn’t playing when his numbers. Nairametrics needs to put out more content like this. Pretty long but worth the read.
Trends in Innovation Leaders: Greater Risk and Big Bets: Everything you need to know about putting your best thoughts out there to reap stellar returns.
The Intrapreneurship Alternative: Innovating from Within: Sometimes, you really don’t need to jump ship to effect change. there’s lots you can do within your company to show you’re a radical thinker and executor.
Supercars seized from a dictator’s son were just auctioned off for millions apiece: Son of corrupt dictator = vice president. What else were you expecting?
Introducing our new Partner — Chidinma Iwueke: Microtraction is the best out there doing this. New trend out there is to replicate what they’ve been able to achieve. But it’s pretty evident (from this article even) that what Yele and Dayo have done is build relationships. And that’s their strength.
Four years in startups: Paywall wasn’t letting me be great. But shoutout to Ekow T for putting me on to the new stuff. No more paywalls for me.
The Elusive $1 Billion Fund That’s Rattled Venture Capital: See above comment: What’s going on here? I’ve heard of so many firms like this promising billions but don’t have the cash. What’s really going on here? fake-it-until-you-make-it lifestyle.
Tesla ‘has a shot’ at record 100,000 cars this quarter – Elon Musk in email leak: As much as I stan Elon, I’m almost sure they’re going to miss this target. But they’re still a solid company anyways. Can’t wait to buy my Tesla.
SpaceX wants to buy a small Texas neighborhood. If residents say no, a nonprofit that supports the company wields a power to force them out: There’s this little thing called eminent-domain authority that’s usually reserved for states or federal governments. Not sure how a non-profit got that power.
Tesla Smart Summon: I think everyone needs to watch a video on this to see how cool it is. No more running to your car when it’s raining. All you do is summon the damn thing to your door step and jump in. And after, let the autopilot feature take over while you Netflix and Chill in the backseat. 👀👀
Global Cities' AI Readiness Index: Putting this here specifically for Edi. There’s very few African cities on these lists- Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi- the usual suspects. How’s the rest of the continent preparing?
Podcast— What I’m listening to (1 podcast episode a day x 7 days x 4 weeks x 12 months = 336 podcast episodes). Broadening my experiences through others’ stories.
American Innovations: Ever wondered how the Wright brothers came up with their plane? Or how Coca-Cola started? Or how Artificial Intelligence began? Or how birth control pills became a thing? Yea, listen to this podcast.
Book— 1 Chapter a day x 7 days x 4 weeks x 12 months = 336 chapters. Most books have 10-12 chapters, so 1 year = 28 to 33 books. And my book list is nearing 1000 books. Send help 🌚
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Twitter screenshot of the day
Silence can induce anxiety or boredom in us. Silence can also be a joy if we’re open to it.
Remember folks: “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.”