If you are a founder lacking a good network chances of you getting funding are lower.
But even if you didn't go to an ivy league school, or worked at a unicorn, you can still acquire one.
Twitter is perfect for that.
Step-by-step guide on building a network via Twitter >>
1. Assuming: A cold-start
The first few followers on any social media platform is always the hardest to acquire. But Twitter might be even harder given it is not necessarily "friend based".
If you do have friends / colleagues these should be the natural first additions.
2. Find like-minded people
But generally this wont take you far, and you need to start looking elsewhere.
Look for people with the same interest as you; be it vertical, stage, etc.
And potentially also with a similar starting point (i.e follower count)
The mythical creatures fundamental to the startup ecosystem.
But like most beings, they don't only come in one shape.
Time for a thread.
The 5 types of Angel Investors 😇:
(and the perfect mix of these for your startup)
1) The Connector
Often a previous investor, or a long-term angel investor. These individuals win bc of their strong network and the intros they can provide.
What you can get:
* Navigating VC funds
* Fundraising process
* Intros to other Angels
2) The Brand Name
Often a founder or an early employee for a tech company with high valuations > 1 BUSD. These people are generally quite busy and will be less hands-on.
What you can get:
* Creating buzz for an announcement
* Customer logo on your site
* Role model