Who Got Me Here

As a 2x CEO with a $640 million exit and early investments in unicorns AppLovin and Chime on his resume, relationships have been essential to Tod’s success. But for him, “networking” isn’t the right word to describe his strategy. It’s all about genuine, meaningful connections, built by bringing people together around shared interests and passions. Our conversation with Tod was packed with insights about the value of being a host, why curation is a relationship-building superpower, and the importance of reminding people you’re still alive.---"I think the single most important thing is authenticity. Relationship building is the absolute core of human nature, and the absolute worst thing I think you can do to bring to that experience is something that is incongruent with who you are." - Tod Sacerdoti---Episode Timestamps:*(01:20) - Why networking is super-
important kryptonite*(02:30) - How Steve Abbot change the trajectory of Tod’s career*(06:21) - The power of ambition, persistence, and tenacity*(10:37) - The role of relationships in Tod’s investing career*(17:18) - Finding the superpower in organizing events*(26:31) - The fundamental mistake of being too transactional *(37:52) - Why authenticity and relationship building are most important---Sponsor:Who Got Me Here is brought to you by Connect The Dots, mapping professional relationships so you can find the strongest connections to the people and companies you want to reach. Visit ctd.ai to learn more.---LinksConnect with Tod on LinkedInConnect with Annie RileyLearn more about PipedreamLearn more about Connect The Dotswww.caspianstudios.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whogotmehere.substack.com

This is Who Got Me Here: Reverse-engineering the most powerful professional networks in Silicon valley and beyond. Hosted by Annie Riley. Learn how to build your network with Connect The Dots at ctd.ai This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whogotmehere.substack.com