Tech Week Kickoff → A Practical Networking Playbook

SF is buzzing this week, but the question travels: how do you actually meet the right people (cofounders, investors, collaborators, etc.) without burning the night? What works for me: be visible (present/pitch if possible—instant context), be memorable (two-liner like “I spent a decade in meetings at Apple—left to fix that”), and be intentional (goal: 5 useful connections, 1 investor intro—keep moving every 3–5 minutes).

Here's my simple framework:

• Intent → Target → Ask (why you’re here, who you need, concrete next step).

• Anchor to the moment (“What stood out from the talk?”).

• Exit cleanly (“Great chat—mind if I send that link tonight?”).

What have you seen actually work—specific tactics, small habits, or one event that changed your approach?