This weekend, we really got to know the concept of networking. I had the opportunity to meet some great entrepreneurs, and will hope to continue talking to them. It's been amazing though, the power of networking.
To think that...
1) You'd offer to help people that you've only met once, even if you have no vested interest in their success
2) You'd continue to talk to people that there's a 95% chance you probably won't see again
It's quite nice from my point of view, but I guess networking is really a two-way avenue. While I am getting help from those with more experience (who have not been shy in giving me sound advice), I am also expected to help those still in high school, and, eventually, those who are less experienced than I am. And those to the left and right of me too. Who knows, maybe we'll need favours from each other someday.
But the concept of networking, it's beautiful. Helping people because you want to. Maybe people do have ulterior motives. But based on my experiences, with people whom I met once at a dinner table e-mailing me with opportunities in the summer, I don't see it.
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