Pioneers of AI How to network in a ‘non-icky way’
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Jan 28, 2026 Caroline Dell, co-founder and CEO of GoodWord, builds an AI networking co-pilot that helps professionals manage and activate relationships. She discusses human memory limits and how relationship intelligence augments them. Hear how GoodWord captures conversations, surfaces who to reconnect with, protects privacy, and offers five practical tips for non-icky networking.
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Brains Have Hard Limits On Social Memory
- Humans can only reliably remember about 1,500 faces and maintain ~150 close relationships due to Dunbar's theory.
- Caroline Dell argues AI can augment memory and recall to expand how we activate our networks.
Reach Out As A Real Person
- Be human and specific when reaching out instead of transactional phrases like "pick your brain."
- Share something personal and curious to make networking authentic, says Caroline Dell.
Lead With Generosity
- Give before you get: lead with generosity by making intros, celebrating wins, or sharing resources.
- Trust that consistent generosity builds reciprocal relationships over time.
