The Super Connectors

The Super Connectors NYC with Anthony Rose

Most founders completely mess up warm intros. There, I said it 😅 In this episode of The Super Connectors podcast in NYC, I sat down with the one and only Anthony Rose [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anrose/] from SeedLegals [https://www.linkedin.com/company/seedlegals/], aka the man who somehow knows every founder, investor and niche startup in London and NYC. Cricket protein for humans? He knows someone. Geothermal energy for data centres in Texas? He knows someone. Carpet resellers in Indiana? Yep! A few golden nuggets from Anthony: “Don’t send me your pitch deck. Give me a teaser I can copy and paste.” “Episode one is to end on the cliffhanger where they want more.” “If you’re asking for an intro to Index Ventures [https://www.linkedin.com/company/index-ventures/] while raising £200k… dude, you’re way mismatched.” We talked about how founders can stop being boring, stop sending 10-paragraph intro blurbs, and how to make it easy for super connectors to help them. A great intro is not “hey, please meet this founder!” A great intro is a tiny Netflix [https://www.linkedin.com/company/netflix/] trailer for why this person is worth meeting. If you’re a founder, connector, investor, or just someone who loves helping good people meet good people, you’ll love this one. And if you enjoyed it and want to join other super connectors, or become one yourself, sign up for free at introstars.com [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fintrostars%2Ecom&urlhash=h08H&mt=jCPl-zy0g5pYNF8PgaYpxykS1kO_Dhnc5Jeo17BLHRWCdJnI1eOtkL8ECln3BitvpVBXlOXWtUh_yWiW4Bb7nLxaEpw5BPB9S8eyDN53XxMV68XBT1g4c9w&isSdui=true] and join our community of super connectors 🚀

The Super Connectors NYC with Justin Murray

Most people think networking is about talking. Justin Murray [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmurray2577/] from Plug and Play [https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center/] thinks it’s about asking better questions. A few golden nuggets from our latest episode of The Super Connectors podcast: 🔥 “It all started with one question to a judge.” After losing a startup pitch competition in high school, Justin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmurray2577/] chased feedback from the judge, and that convo triggered a domino effect that eventually led him to the Plug & Play startup program in New Jersey. 🔥 “I don't measure connections by quantity, but by outcome.” One introduction he made led to a global software integration between a startup and a major corporation. The crazy part? He’d completely forgotten he’d made the intro until months later. 🔥 “Be as curious as possible.” The best networkers aren’t pitching everyone in the room. They listen, ask lots of questions, and figure out how they can help. We also talked about the power of double opt-in intros, how to avoid wasting people’s time with random intros, and why every founder should be crystal clear about the intros they need. If you’re a founder, investor, connector, and love helping good people meet good people, you’ll enjoy this episode! If you wanna join our community of super connectors (or become one yourself), sign up free at introstars.com [http://introstars.com/] to help each other succeed with great intros.

The Super Connectors NYC with Adam Connors

What if networking isn’t about collecting contacts……but building your own “relationship economy”? 🔥 Loved this episode of The Super Connectors podcast with Adam R. Connors [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greatpeopleknowgreatpeople/], founder of NetWorkWise [https://www.linkedin.com/company/network-wise/] and the brilliant “More Than Just a Lunch” community in New York. Adam’s definition of a super connector? “Selfishly benevolent value creators.” Cheeky. Accurate. Love it. A few golden nuggets from our chat: → Your network isn’t “yours” : it’s there to create value for others. → Trust is transferable. Good people bring more good people. → Big rooms with 100 people and “go network” isn’t networking. → Adam’s lunch started by accident after the pandemic… and has now brought together nearly 2,000 people. → Outcomes? Business deals, referrals, internships, board seats, country clubs… even dates 👩‍❤️‍👨 → “Your social capital can be financial capital.” We also got into why AI is eroding trust, why relationships are becoming more valuable than ever, and why being an introducer could become a real career, not just a side hustle. My favourite bit? Everyone is one introduction away from their ultimate goal. Investor. Client. Partner. Job. Lover. Board seat. Life-changing opportunity. You just never know where one great intro might lead. If you enjoyed this and want to meet other super connectors, or become one yourself, sign up for free on introstars.com [http://introstars.com/] and join our community of super connectors 🚀

The Super Connectors NYC with Taylor Zansberg

Just dropped a brand new episode of The Super Connectors podcast in NYC with the one and only Taylor Zansberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorzansberg/] aka the “queen of connections” 👑 Some golden nuggets from our convo: → “You just never know who knows who.” → Taylor once met future collaborators after going alone to a Lizzo concert 😅 → She wrote 45 handwritten letters to neighbors in her NYC building… and 20+ people showed up to her tiny studio apartment asking “when’s the next one?” → Her first internship came from a random nail salon connection through her mom. → “If money wasn’t a thing, I’d just go for coffee with people all day.” Honestly, this episode is such a reminder that the best opportunities often come from the most random human interactions. We also went deep into: 🔥 How to monetize introductions fairly 🔥 Why human connection matters even MORE in the age of AI 🔥 Why young people should start building their network NOW 🔥 The magic of intimate communities & small gatherings Taylor clearly understands that “People are craving community.” Couldn’t agree more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to meet other super connectors (or become one yourself), sign up for free on introstars.com [http://introstars.com/] and join our growing community of super connectors 🚀

The Super Connectors NYC with Mike Brathwaite

Just dropped a new episode of The Super Connectors podcast with the legendary Mike Brathwaite [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brathwaite-08043818/]… and honestly, this one is really eye-opening. One of my favourite lines: “It wasn’t about meeting lots of people. It was about meeting the right people… and trying to make a difference.” We spoke about: - why most networking is completely broken - why “anyone can be my client” is the worst answer ever 😅 - how the best connectors are actually the best listeners - why AI will make human relationships MORE valuable, not less - and why asking “How can I help you?” is still the ultimate networking hack Mike also said something brilliant: “People want to help you. They just don’t know how.” This episode is packed with golden nuggets about referrals, trust, generosity, personal branding, and the future of human connection in an AI world. If you’ve ever wondered how super connectors actually think… you’ll love this one. And if you enjoyed it and want to meet other super connectors (or become one yourself), you can join our community for free at introstars.com [http://introstars.com/] 🚀