Networking Questions

I hear startup wannabees talk about how they want to find a leads generator who will find companies and set up meetings. To me that seems too good to be true, like trying to find an Angel/VC who...

Marketing Networking Leads

asked Jun 9 '11 at 21:30

John
173 points

Background My startup is relying heavily on contacts, which I trust. If I improved my way of assessing whether a new contact is trustworthy or not, I believe my startup would be more successful....

Networking Trust Social Network Contact

asked May 29 '11 at 06:42

David
1,567 points

When you go to a networking event or conference, what is the best material to hand out (besides your business card)? A brochure? Flat/Tri-fold, z-fold? Sell sheet? I know for myself a full 8.5 x...

Networking

asked May 20 '11 at 06:44

Richard Des Londe
206 points

I quite admire Dharmesh' networking skills, which is why I thought it would be only appropriate to ask this question on this forum. Which as per you all is the best book on Business Networking...

Networking Business

asked May 23 '11 at 04:22

Ayush Agrawal
23 points

As an European, is it possible to travel to the US on a tourist visa and visit companies to apply for jobs or business assignments in person? I. e. is it possible from a legal perspective, from a...

Networking Visa B2B USA

asked May 13 '11 at 23:52

Pongy
18 points

I was reading this article on traction and it had an interesting comment in it: If you wait until you're "ready" to fund you're too late. Funding is about developing a relationship over time....

Networking Funding Venture Capital Seed Funding

asked Apr 23 '11 at 05:52

Nick
1,171 points

The Northwest Entrepreneur Network's First Look Forum finale is a pitch competition followed by networking. During the competition, companies give a 5-minute presentation covering the basics:...

Networking Pitch Investors

asked Apr 24 '11 at 02:33

Jon Pincus
52 points

We're a small team in Ukraine with technical chops hungry for success. Finding a lucrative market niche and attracting real paying customers is a challenge, especially given our remote...

Networking Mentor Seed Funding

asked Mar 15 '11 at 18:24

Maxua
155 points

I have worked about an year on my startup website and I found that I need co-founder that would be able to sell ice to the eskimo nation online (online: marketing, sale and PR. But more of manager...

Marketing Networking Co-Founder

asked Mar 16 '11 at 10:13

Mat Banik
325 points

Before I ask my question let me place it in context of where I am right now. About 2 weeks ago, I was driving home from work and was listening to the radio when something the announcer said sparked...

Networking

asked Mar 23 '11 at 00:11

Nick
1,171 points

I read here, and in articles elsewhere, about how important it is for a startup to be located in Silicon Valley. But they're all very vague, mentioning "the energy" or "the talent" or...

Networking Location Silicon Valley Investors

asked Feb 26 '11 at 20:04

Sean
134 points

I'm curious about people's perspectives on providing a free/cheap job in return for exposure/contacts in the early stages. Does it all boil down to how much influence your potential customer has?...

Marketing Networking

asked Mar 1 '11 at 21:39

Adrian Gray
133 points

At tech events and when talking with investors I'm often asked where myself and my cofounder know each other from. Beyond the obvious, what kind of information are people looking get a better...

Networking Team

asked Feb 11 '11 at 08:37

Derek Dahmer
306 points

Can any Austinites recommend good networking events for meeting other startup entrepreneurs? The TechRanch looks promising - what else should I check out? I'll be in Austin soon and would like to...

Getting Started Networking

asked Jan 19 '11 at 10:12

Brandon King
959 points

A friend of mine has a startup. I introduce him to people at times, and he's got contacts who are useful to me too. When meeting up with such contacts, what precautions could we follow or how can...

Networking Consulting

asked Jan 21 '11 at 00:35

Nav
113 points

The network effect is the thing that makes certain products or services useless until everybody is on board. But once everybody is on board then said product or service becomes very useful. Case...

Networking Social Media Facebook Social Network Linkedin

asked Dec 10 '10 at 03:34

John Berryman
388 points

I have (yet another) concept for social media (don't worry, it's cooler than all the other ones). And I am looking for ideas about where to deploy it first. The market group is 18-35 yr olds who...

Networking Social Media Social Network

asked Dec 13 '10 at 07:04

John Berryman
388 points

How should I approach selling a niche product or service to a large company? Do I use the "contact form" on their website? Do I call and ask to speak to a business team or salesperson?

Networking Selling

asked Nov 21 '10 at 09:34

Moshe
409 points

My business will provide an automated “tool” that can be used as part of the pre-sales/pre-purchase process. A by-product of using this tool is the creation of a network of buyers and sellers. (In...

Networking Ecommerce Social Media Social Network Selling

asked Nov 25 '10 at 01:56

Cesel
128 points

Usually behind the successfull business stands the team of experts from several domains (software, marketing, finance...). In the past I've had some ideas which I still believe could be a story of...

Networking

asked Oct 24 '10 at 09:19

Niko
128 points