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“Your First Hire Should Be Your Network”
Paul TeshimaCo-founder and CEO
@pteshima
neednudge.com
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Networking
Value Your Network
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No. 1 Predictor of Career SuccessSource: Ron Burt, Professor of Sociology and Strategy, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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Your Best “First Hire”
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#1 Networking Has ChangedTHEN NOW
Role
Medium
Goal
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#2 - Connect on Shared Interests
Source: Porter Gale, “Your Network is Your Networth”
Tech Startups
Food/Drink
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The Minesweeper Effect
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Chris Eben
“Sarah” James Smith
Cheryl Draper
Mark MacLeod
Anna Mackenzie Joe Chernov
Jeff Fagnan Byron Deeter
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And What Else Did We Get?
• 15 Fantastic Team Members – Including a Data Scientist
• Incredible working space at OneEleven
• 10 Speaking Engagements• $2.3M USD of funding
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A modern networking app that helps you grow the right relationships.
Network News
Trending Content
Network Health
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Your NetworkIs Your Net Worth
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THANK YOU
Paul TeshimaCo-founder and CEO
@pteshima
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