Q&A with Ram Divedi of Pravaig Dynamics on How To Build a Professional Network

Ram Divedi is an investor, a professor of Economic Warfare and co-founder of Pravaig Dynamics, which is an Indian EV startup building one of the country’s first premium electric car – Extinction Mark I.

In this podcast, Ram and Prithvi discuss the importance of building a professional network and how it can be used for securing your dream job, raising funds for your startup or even finding your co-founders.

00:00 Introduction

05:08 How having a good network helps

09:18 Importance of building a network for someone building a startup

11:11 What not to do when building a network

13:14 Mental tool on how to think about a networking

17:02 Networking and Social Media

19:15 How to add value to your network when you are starting out and have no expertise

26:10 Benefits of being young and having no network

30:42 Finding a balance between seeking help and being helpful

33:10 Benefits of reading

37:10 Building a network across countries

39:11 Personal Branding

52:30 A Network is for life

54:00 Creating value and prioritizing networking