Networking Tips
Make the most of YC Startup School Bangalore · April 18, 2026
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Before the Event
- •Research the speakers and attendees list in advance
- •Prepare your 30-second pitch — problem, solution, traction
- •Charge your phone the night before
- •Set 2–3 specific goals: who you want to meet, what you want to learn
- •Bring a way to exchange contacts quickly (QR code to your profile works great)
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At the Event
- •Lead with curiosity, not selling — ask about their journey first
- •Exchange contacts immediately after a good conversation, not at the end
- •Take notes right after each conversation while it's fresh
- •Quality over quantity — 5 real conversations beat 20 card exchanges
- •Introduce people to each other — it builds goodwill fast
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Your Pitch Framework
- 🔴 Problem — What pain are you solving? Who feels it?
- 💡 Solution — What did you build? How is it different?
- 📈 Traction — Any users, revenue, or notable wins?
- 🙏 Ask — What do you need? Feedback, intros, customers?
- •Keep it under 60 seconds. Leave room for them to respond.
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Following Up
- •Send your follow-up message within 24 hours of meeting
- •Reference something specific from your conversation
- •Be clear about the next step — don't leave it vague
- •Connect on LinkedIn/Twitter AND send an email if important
- •Use /connections here to track who you met and your notes
Track Your Connections
Use the connections tracker to save notes about everyone you meet at the event. Private, just for you.