- Build meaningful relationships - it takes time.
- Question and listen, learn don't broadcast
- Reach out to influencers in the ecosystem
- Tools or platform search can help you identify them
- Introduce them to your startup, ask for feedback
- Listen, dig deeper, and implement if the advice is good
- Engage them early and consistently.
- Tip: Interview, quote, or feature them in your content marketing
- This is a good shortcut to build relationships
