Paul Vann
Co-Founder, ValidiaThoughts On Building Relationships?
Every investor has forms on their website where you can submit your idea. Those forms exist because maybe they’ll find the needle in the haystack, but frankly, the world operates on warm connections.
The more people you know and that like what you’re doing, the better. Even if those people can’t help you, they probably know someone who can.
It’s crazy to see how networks can grow if you grow in your career and in your passion.
For example, someone who invested in Valida came through 3 points of network connections.
They worked in healthcare their whole life, and wanted to invest in protection and authentication in the healthcare space.
The other thing I've learned is the best way to advance yourself and get ahead is by helping other people.
When you do that alot, you establish a good reputation for yourself.