The trend of discovering interesting business people around you with whom you share proximity is growing quickly. The proximity of these people increases the relevance and improves the chances of a meaningful business relationship.
The guest speaker shares how to launch a business with a small budget and mentions the app he uses for training. They then discuss a successful business that was started by someone in their local area.
With people relocating due to remote work, there is an opportunity to create a location-based professional networking tool, allowing individuals to connect with other interesting business people near them.
The speaker shares a story of how a chance encounter led to a potential new friend who works as a chief product officer at a well-known company in Silicon Valley.
The key to creating a successful professional network is finding an angle that isn't a direct copy of existing networks like LinkedIn. By identifying a unique approach and incorporating relevant notifications, there could be potential for innovation and a new style of interaction.