How important do you think having a strong network and connections is for the success of a startup?

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How did you build and leverage your network?

Joe · Accepted Answer

I think a strong network definitely boost the process of attracting early users. Slack's founder, for example, has already launched successful products before Slack and has deep connections in Silicon Valley, which powerfully promote Slack in some ways.

Chris Watson · Answer

Startup is your heart and connections are your heartbeat!

Heleana Grace · Answer

At least in the very beginning, it's super important. People need to know you exist and sometimes connections and word-of-mouth can draw attention to your startup much faster.

Alexey Anshakov · Answer

@zoia_stetsenko In your case, it is still important. It is not as important at the enterprise level. There, other laws and processes come into effect.

Alexey Anshakov · Answer

It strongly depends on the type of business. The further away from B2C, the less important it is.

Kavita · Answer

If you are able leverage that network to achieve distribution for your product, then it's incredibly powerful.

Carlos Virreira · Answer

Extremely important.

Sandra Djajic · Answer

@excellentweb_australia the best explanation 😊

Zoe Stetsenko · Answer

@kkavita Yes, that definitely makes sense. Thanks Kavita!

Zoe Stetsenko · Answer

@jc_mindverse it seems that networking is a separate stage of work and not the easiest... Thanks Joe!

Zoe Stetsenko · Answer

@akram_sarkis thanks Akram! Yes, those are probably the most important things

Akram Sarkis · Answer

Extremely important to be efficient and be able  deliver the products on time and with quality

Taylor Wilson · Answer

As everyone is saying, super important for the success of your startup but I've realized the importance of having other founders/entrepreneurial people in my network too. Being a solo founder, it's nice to have that network you can tap into and not feel so alone!

Zoe Stetsenko · Answer

@aanshakov oh, that's an interesting opinion, thanks! what do you think, for b2b products, when the target audience is software development companies, how much should we focus on building networking in such cases?

Zoe Stetsenko · Answer

@aanshakov got it, thanks a lot!

How important do you think having a strong network and connections is for the success of a startup?

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