Startups must use 'PsyOps' and strategic networking to compete
Solon Angel · How to Build Hype | Solon Angel, Founder of MindBridge · PMF Show · Mar 8, 2024 · at 12:41
MindBridge founder Solon Angel explains his competitive approach to pitch competitions and startup networking.
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“PsyOps is a key portion of building a war machine, right? It's like, you need to know the networks. You need to know the influencers. You need to know who's going to talk when. You need to know what matters.”
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