Dignan: Founders should skip networking events and focus on public speaking
Vincent Dignan · This Guy Might Be the Biggest Underground Growth Hacker Ever, EP 304: Vincent Dignan · Jun 20, 2016 · at 17:17
Growth marketer Vincent Dignan reflects on advice for his 20-year-old self during the Famous Five segment with Nathan Latka.
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“Don't go to networking events. They're a complete waste of time. Just start public speaking earlier.”
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