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Here’s how networking will look like in future with AI / XR! I’ve attended some of the biggest conferences in the US over the last 12 months, from SF & LA Tech Weeks to #TechCrunch and #Blueprint, and I want to share different networking strategies you can try (or already trying): 🙆♂️ Passive Networking (most popular) You attend sessions and wait for people to approach you. Let’s be real—this rarely works for startups. + Pros: Easy and low effort. - Cons: You’re relying too much on luck and might waste valuable opportunities. 🐅 Networking Animal Your goal is to meet as many people as possible, as quickly as you can. It’s possible but really intense! My personal record? 50 meetings in a day. + Pros: You increase your chances of finding valuable contacts quickly. - Cons: It’s hard to maintain deep connections, and you may miss important details. 🤗 Picky Deep Networking You focus on building deep relationships with fewer people, really diving into what they’re looking for and figuring out how you can be helpful. + Pros: Better connections and long-term relationships. - Cons: You might miss out on other opportunities due to limited time. 👨💻 Smart Networking You plan ahead. Before the event, you identify the people you want to meet and focus on finding or scheduling time with them. + Pros: Super efficient and targeted. - Cons: If the person is unavailable, you might feel like you missed out. I’ve tried all of these strategies. In doing so, I’ve developed my own best hybrid strategy with #AI support. ✏ Drop a comment below with the type of networking you prefer, and I’ll share my simple guideline on how to switch to a better networking mode 🚀 Let’s learn from each other and level up our conference game together! #Blueprint2024 #NetworkingTips #Startups #AI #SurfaicePro #RealEstateTech #EntrepreneurLife #ConferenceHacks #PropTech #construction