“Play long-term games with long-term people.”
Why Naval is the canonical The Connector / Broker
Founder of AngelList, Ravikant reshaped how startups meet capital and talent, and became one of tech's most influential angel investors and connectors. His guidance on compounding relationships defines the person who builds networks, not just products.
The The Connector / Broker connects actors who wouldn't otherwise meet — produces nothing, controls everything. See the role on the 23-role map →
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