Startup founders are often too focused on securing funding. They also often have the misconception that to make it in their industry, putting all their efforts towards funding is what will guarantee them success. While this is true in the later stages of founding a startup, there is a lot of pre-execution that goes before pitching for funding for the different stages. Revolving only around collecting funds for establishing one’s venture can blindside founders to tapping into resources right in front of them. And one of the least tapped yet most powerful resources hidden in every founder’s subconscious is networking. Read on to find out the potential of networking, how you can build a top-tier network from the ground up, and create a lifetime reserve of beneficial connections at a minimal cost with neonVest.
Start with what you have – recognizing networking as a valuable asset.
Sometimes, we think to get somewhere, we need to take the difficult route. As if taking the route full of obstacles is a formula for sure shot success. But we often forget that it is no crime to take the comfortable road as long as you fulfill the goal you’re chasing. Humans have spent eons trying to make stuff simpler for themselves so that they have time to move ahead and focus on things that will reap more value. And at the heart of simplification is teamwork and networking. When you realize that most of what you achieve in life is by putting yourself out there, asking for a chance to be given to you, and taking the help of those who’ve walked the walk before you, networking becomes easy. Nobody is born with the funds and expertise to get where they want to, especially at the start. You learn these things on your way. The courage to network comes first – the knowledge, expertise, and benefits will follow. All you have to do is take the first step.
Make and maintain first-degree connections with unicorn VCs for a lifetime.
Once you realize your network is your most important asset, you can begin to find ways to leverage that network and forge meaningful connections with industry experts who’ve paved the way and know the right variables to turn a venture into a lasting success. Leaving the process of networking to luck or chance connections is not feasible in the long run. And for startups already pressed for time and resources, how do you reach out to industry insiders and the top 1% without exhausting yourself? Instead of getting sucked into the endless loop of reaching out to VCs on LinkedIn, sending a barrage of cold emails that get ignored, spending hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars on conference tickets, hotel, flights, and Ubers, what if we told you that there is a more clear-cut solution? Something less unpredictable and more direct, affordable, and at its core – SIMPLE. Something that solves all your problems of running a startup under one roof. Our SaaS tool, neonVest, makes it effortless for you to reach out to the top 3% of VCs from various fields and communicate with them on 1:1. You will be getting direct access to industry-leading VCs, angel investors, managing directors, partners, and other founders looking to provide feedback, make referrals, potential invest, and give feedback on every stage of your startup journey. At the least, you will be gaining insider insight, pro tips, referrals, positive reviews, and practical know-how from them. The downside? None. The upside? Lifelong.
From one startup founder to another:
You can have great ideas and deep expertise, but without the right network to back you up and give you a shot in the first place, you would not be able to get anywhere. Networking has a direct impact on the success of your startup. It might seem inconsequential at the start, but let us help you recognize its immense value. Networking is like a seed. You sow it and might not get immediate results. You might have to show some patience for the seed to grow into a magnificent, fruit-bearing tree. But once you do, you will keep on reaping its value. Like a ripple in the sea, the effects of networking only grow with each circle. The effects of networking goes beyond the first degree and often enters second or even third degree connections.
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