3 Ways to Easily Build a Strong Technical Network
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When I first started creating content and building in public, I was actively against the idea of meeting other tech creators. I completely avoided it because I assumed it would just involve endless internet drama, superficial clout-chasing, and be a massive waste of energy.
But, I was completely wrong.
Over the last handful of years of being in tech and putting my work out there, networking has completely transformed my life. I haven’t just built a professional safety net; I’ve met lifelong friends, secured amazing advisors, and constructed a powerful circle of people who elevate me both professionally and personally.
If you are an introvert, an engineer, or a solo builder who hates the traditional, cringey definition of networking, here are the three rules I used to build a strong network of like-minded individuals.
1. Just Make Friends
Stop treating networking like a high-stakes corporate sales. When you approach someone with the angle of “What can I extract from this person?” they can smell it instantly. Lower the stakes. Networking is literally just making friends as an adult. Be normal. Ask people what they are building, what’s keeping them up at night, or what they’re genuinely excited about. The most valuable professional relationships always start as casual human connections, not business transactions.
2. Reverse-Engineer Your Desired Network
Opportunities don’t happen in a vacuum; they happen in proximity. You have to commit to physically showing up to events, especially if you are living in or visiting major tech hubs like San Francisco or New York (this past week was Tech Week in NYC, for example). But don’t just show up blindly to generic mixers. Reverse-engineer your goals: think about the exact type of person you want to connect with, deduce where that specific caliber of person hangs out, and place yourself in those rooms. Meeting just one right person at the right time can entirely alter the trajectory of your next venture.
3. Build Cool Things
The absolute easiest way to network is to let your work do the talking for you. Whether it’s creating videos, posting text on LinkedIn, or documenting the messy behind-the-scenes journey of building your business, you need to talk about your work. The best way to network and meet interesting people is by doing cool and interesting things yourself.
The best way to attract the people you want to run with is to simply become that person. When you consistently execute and share high quality and interesting work, people will begin to seek you out instead of the other way around. The right people will eventually find you, respect your craft, and pull you into their orbit without you ever having to chase them down.
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