Category: Networking

Unlocking LinkedIn: Tips for Engaging Content Creation

I had a call with an awesome EdTech founder last week and I was surprisingly flattered to hear that my ‘random ramblings’ I post here resonated with him.

He admitted that he was more of a LinkedIn reader or is it ‘stalker’ 😜

I was once one too. But… 

I encourage other ‘readers’ to become more ‘writers’ or contributors.

I have outlined a few practical steps below on how you can get more value out of this platform for your company and/or professional ‘brand’. 

1. Like: If you read a post that you liked and want to read more like it in the future. Like it (👍) or explore the other reactions i.e. Celebrate (👏), Love (❤️), Insightful (💡) or Curious (🤔). Hover over the 👍to see these. 

The LinkedIn algo will improve your feed with content that you engage with and value. 

2. Comment: If you read a post that you appreciated the value, comment on why it resonated with you or add your positive perspective to it. By doing so you will add diversity of thought and insight which naturally increases the value of the post. 

3. Connect with people that you regularly are liking or commenting on their posts. Add a short message why you like what they are posting and why you believe connecting will be of value. This will increase your network and diversity of opinions. 

4. Share: If you read a post that you believe your connections will like. 

Share it and add 1 line indicating why you liked their post. 

By doing the above you will gradually start to develop your unique ‘voice’ and perspective. This will build confidence to start posting your own content (more of that in another post).

P.S. The word ‘value’ was used 5 times in this post which is no coincidence. 

P.P.S You can start small today by just liking this post 👍😜

Understanding LinkedIn QR Codes: A Complete Guide

They were invented there 🇯🇵 in 1994 by automotive company Denso Wave, a Toyota subsidiary. They needed a more accurate way to track vehicles and parts during the manufacturing process.

They are also big on LinkedIn,  Singapore 🇸🇬 and other Tech conferences. A hangover from COVID and physical business cards? 

A key feature missing though is a ‘notes’ functionality after scanning a persons LinkedIn QR code. 

That way you can remember the context  of the conversation or follow-up if needed post meeting. 

A quick hack is to message the individual straight after the meeting with agreed next steps or context and use the messages to do all your follow ups. 

To access your own LinkedIn QR code.

1. Click on the search bar window at the top of your mobile app screen. 

2. Click on the small code at the end of the window on the right. 

3. Show your code to the person who can point their phone’s camera to it and click on the link to open the profile. 

4. To save time you can save your QR as a favourite in your photos for quick access.

The Importance of Multidisciplinary Competence in Investing

Legendary Berkshire Hathaway investor Charlie Munger speaks strongly about the importance of “Multidisciplinary Competence”. 

Broadly defined as having competence to find solutions to complex problems from several perspectives.

Through intentional curiosity, curating and engagement with your own networks.

You have the ability to increase your own competence and provide a value-adding perspective to all your future engagements and investments. 

I’m grateful to follow, be connected, message, meet, collaborate and partner with a growing diverse network of the smartest and pioneering thinkers and builders in the innovation space globally. 

From University and MBA students 

👩🏻🎓👨🏿🎓👩🏽🎓👨🏽🎓👩🏿🎓👨🏼🎓

To Founders & Entrepreneurs

👩🏿💻👨🏼💻👩🏽💻🧑🏽💻👩🏻💻🧑🏿💻

To HNWI 🤑

To Angel investors 😇

To VC’s 💵

To Corporate Intrapreneurs 👩💼👨💼

To Ecosystem Builders 👷♀️ 👷♂️

To Partners 🌍