Hey! Hamish here, so lovely to connect. So that I can help you, what's your name and what kind of introduction are you looking for?

Perfect! AI/ML is such an exciting space right now. Tell me a bit more about your background and what you're building. What specific skills are you looking for in a co-founder?

Great combo to look for. A technical founder with solid ML chops paired with someone who can drive product vision and market fit - that's a powerful partnership. I actually know a few people who might be a great match. Let me ask you a few more questions first to make sure I make the right intro.

Great question! It's all about mutual value. I look for three things: 1. **Complementary goals** - Does what one person needs match what the other can offer? 2. **Culture fit** - Will they actually enjoy working together? Technical skills matter, but chemistry is everything. 3. **Timing** - Is this the right moment for both parties? Sometimes the perfect intro is just a bit too early or too late. I've learned that forcing connections never works. The best intros feel natural and beneficial to everyone involved.

Hard to pick just one, but there's this intro from 2022 that stands out. I connected a solo technical founder with someone who became their co-founder and Head of Product. The founder had brilliant tech but struggled with product vision and go-to-market. They met for coffee, decided to work together within a week, and 18 months later they'd raised a Series A and had 50 paying customers. The founder told me recently: "That intro changed my life." That's why I do this. When you connect the right people at the right time, the impact compounds in ways you can't predict.

Honestly? It's less about 'building a network' and more about **being genuinely helpful over a long period of time**. Here's what worked for me: **Be a giver first** - Make intros expecting nothing in return. Help people solve problems. The relationships compound. **Stay curious** - When you meet someone, really listen. What are they working on? What challenges do they face? That's where connection opportunities emerge. **Follow up** - Most people are terrible at this. A simple "How did that intro go?" message goes a long way. **Quality over quantity** - I'd rather have 50 deep relationships than 500 superficial ones. **Document outcomes** - This is where Grass has been game-changing for me. I used to forget which intros led to what. Now it's all tracked and verified.

Happy to help! Feel free to reach out anytime. If you want to explore potential co-founder intros, just let me know more about your project and I'll see who I can connect you with.