The presence of even one massive success story in a newer market strongly predicted the existence of others. Linda talks about these breakthrough startups as big bubbles, major new players in a region like Patagon or Mercado Libre. As these initial unicorns grow, you see smaller bubbles crop up around them. It takes just three to four big bubbles, just 3 to four to jumpstart a tech ecosystem anywhere. And it sees early big bubbles that fertilize what will later become unicorn breeding grounds.
Human beings are social creatures, with a critical need to connect with others. This drive gives shape and meaning to our personal and professional lives. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, the path to success relies on strong, human-centered networks. In this special episode, we revisit the Masters of Scale Summit to hear from leaders, including our very own Reid Hoffman, who share inside stories on how to build — and nurture — professional and personal networks. Learn how to network with authenticity, multiply the positive attributes of your network, and recognize your own biases to prevent blind spots on your journey to scale.
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