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Nurture Long-Term Investor Relationships With the 5×7 Rule

Nobody brings an engagement ring to a first date, and no investor brings a checkbook to a first meeting. You can't cold-email 100 investors and expect wires to land in your account. Funding follows trust, and trust takes at least three meetings, sometimes three years. The good news: you can start building it long before you're raising. START EARLY, AND USE THE 5×7 RULE Begin building investor relationships before you need money. When you meet someone new, aim for five interactions in the first seven weeks to establish a lasting connection: a networking chat, a follow-up email, a Zoom coffee,

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Mastering Networking Follow-Ups: Turning First Meetings Into Lasting Relationships

Networking is essential for business and personal growth…but approaching new connections feels intimidating. Meeting new people in a professional setting can be both stressful and awkward. The pressure to make a strong first impression while also standing out in a sea of conversations can be overwhelming. How do you genuinely maximize these opportunities and leave a memorable impression? You’re about to learn why the keys to successful networking are all about how you prepare, how you introduce yourself, and how you nurture new connections. This transforms initial one-off encounters into valuable, long-lasting, and mutually beneficial relationships. Shout out to Tian

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