Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Networking isn’t just about business cards and small talk, it’s the most valuable career skill you’re probably underusing. In this video, Macy Mills, Head of Business Development at A16z Speedrun, shares her 10 proven networking tips that have helped hundreds of founders, investors, and professionals build lasting, high-impact connections.
From how to confidently start conversations, remember names, and use LinkedIn like a pro, to post-event follow-up habits that keep you top-of-mind years later, this is your complete guide to networking like a pro.
Whether you’re a startup founder, job seeker, or just looking to grow your professional circle, these actionable strategies will help you stand out, connect faster, and make relationships that matter.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
- How to approach new people at events (without awkwardness)
- The secret to remembering names and details
- Macy’s “QR Code Hack” for LinkedIn connections
- Follow-up habits that keep you memorable for years
- How to set networking goals you’ll actually hit
- Why your body language matters more than you think
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Why Networking Is the Ultimate Career Skill
01:11 Tip #1: Talk to People You Don’t Know
02:09 Tip #2: Set a Networking Goal
02:50 Tip #3: Name Recall Hack
03:50 Tip #4: Macy’s LinkedIn QR Code Trick
04:27 Tip #5: The Perfect Event Follow-Up
05:00 Tip #6: Leave a Lasting Impression
05:30 Tip #7: Turn Small Talk Into Real Talk
06:14 Tip #8: Be a Connector, Not Just a Taker
07:00 Tip #9: Build Your Networking Confidence
07:46 Tip #10: Keep the Momentum Going
💬 If you found these networking tips helpful, you’ll love these other founder playbooks videos:
📈 How to Land Your First Customer – Step-by-step on closing your first deal and packaging traction for investors: youtube.com/watch?v=6ra3PXkqfrI&t=14s&ab_channel=a16zspeedrun
💰 The Complete Startup Pricing Playbook – How to set your first prices and win big B2B deals: youtube.com/watch?v=FkBujimZvbw&t=4s&ab_channel=a16zspeedrun
#networking #networkingtips #connectiontips #networkingsuccess #networkinghacks #speedrun #a16z #linkedin
Networking isn’t just about business cards and small talk, it’s the most valuable career skill you’re probably underusing. In this video, Macy Mills, Head of Business Development at A16z Speedrun, shares her 10 proven networking tips that have helped hundreds of founders, investors, and professionals build lasting, high-impact connections.
From how to confidently start conversations, remember names, and use LinkedIn like a pro, to post-event follow-up habits that keep you top-of-mind years later, this is your complete guide to networking like a pro.
Whether you’re a startup founder, job seeker, or just looking to grow your professional circle, these actionable strategies will help you stand out, connect faster, and make relationships that matter.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
- How to approach new people at events (without awkwardness)
- The secret to remembering names and details
- Macy’s “QR Code Hack” for LinkedIn connections
- Follow-up habits that keep you memorable for years
- How to set networking goals you’ll actually hit
- Why your body language matters more than you think
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Why Networking Is the Ultimate Career Skill
01:11 Tip #1: Talk to People You Don’t Know
02:09 Tip #2: Set a Networking Goal
02:50 Tip #3: Name Recall Hack
03:50 Tip #4: Macy’s LinkedIn QR Code Trick
04:27 Tip #5: The Perfect Event Follow-Up
05:00 Tip #6: Leave a Lasting Impression
05:30 Tip #7: Turn Small Talk Into Real Talk
06:14 Tip #8: Be a Connector, Not Just a Taker
07:00 Tip #9: Build Your Networking Confidence
07:46 Tip #10: Keep the Momentum Going
💬 If you found these networking tips helpful, you’ll love these other founder playbooks videos:
📈 How to Land Your First Customer – Step-by-step on closing your first deal and packaging traction for investors: youtube.com/watch?v=6ra3PXkqfrI&t=14s&ab_channel=a16zspeedrun
💰 The Complete Startup Pricing Playbook – How to set your first prices and win big B2B deals: youtube.com/watch?v=FkBujimZvbw&t=4s&ab_channel=a16zspeedrun
#networking #networkingtips #connectiontips #networkingsuccess #networkinghacks #speedrun #a16z #linkedin
