Why Networks are Your MOAT and Competitive Edge (And How to Build Them?) | Alix Pasquet's Triad Strategy

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Apr 14, 2025

Discover the transformative power of networks as a competitive advantage in business and investing. Learn about the influential Triad strategy for fostering meaningful connections, and how to become important to the right people. Delve into the necessity of generosity, persistence, and long-term thinking for effective networking. This conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate the challenges of building your circle, even when you feel unimportant. Unlock the secrets to compounding your network for greater success!

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INSIGHT

Network as Moat and Alarm

A strong network acts as both a competitive moat and an early warning system.
It provides access to opportunities and warns you about potential risks before you see them.

ADVICE

Build Network with Patience

Build your network through years of consistent, small acts of generosity and follow-up.
Introducing people and expressing gratitude grow long-term trust and resilience.

ADVICE

Use the Triad Strategy

Introduce two people in your network who don’t know each other but should connect.
This "triad" helps grow your network’s strength and creates compounding value over time.

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In this special episode, I share transformative insights on the power of networks, heavily inspired by the wisdom of Alix Pasquet, a Managing Partner at Prime Macaya Capital Management.

I dive into his framework for understanding how your network acts as both a critical competitive moat and a vital margin of safety in investing and business.

Key topics covered, largely learned from Alix Pasquet:

- Why your network is your strongest competitive advantage

- The "Triad" strategy for building powerful connections, a concept deeply influential in Alix Pasquet's thinking

- How to become "important" to the right people

- The importance of generosity, persistence, and long-term thinking in networking

This episode is filled with actionable advice and mindset shifts, largely shaped by the principles I've learned from Alix Pasquet.

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply looking to expand your circle, you'll gain valuable insights on building a network that compounds over time.

I hope you enjoy it.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - It doesn’t matter where you live

00:01:26 - Why networks are a competitive edge

00:05:08 - You don’t need too many people to become an excellent investor

00:06:09 - The network behind great investors (not just brilliant thinkers)

00:08:13 - The Private Whisper Network

00:09:56 - The culture of "talk to him, talk to her"

00:11:42 - The power of the Triad

00:15:49 - How to start building your network (even if you feel unimportant)

00:19:44 - Find shared missions

00:21:19 - You don’t need to be famous; you just need to be consistent

00:23:10 - Small acts of leverage

00:25:49 - Truly busy, high-agency people, the ones you admire, didn’t get there by giving up after two tries

00:27:09 - Do your homework by knowing their thinking, their portfolio, their recent exits, and struggles

00:30:35 - Mentorship is often where most accomplished people find the most joy

00:31:57 - Don't burn your early mentors

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