How hundreds of coffee meetings have paid off for TeachStreet

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27 points·marcin··4 comments

What Dave doesn't mention in this post is the mindset he brings to these meetings. Honest, open, generous, no time wasted, and he's completely direct. Regardless of how you got to the table, you end up having a super high value discussion because of how he approaches the time.

The fact that he gains so much from these later is no surprise to me. What he gets back later on is just a big karma circle finding its way back to him.

This path is open to everyone.

That's the same way I got to know everyone I now consider friends and advisors when I moved to San Francisco without knowing anyone. I agree that coffee dates with brutally honest people are the best - they may sting a little but I've learned more from those who don't sugar coat their advice than those who try to spare my feelings.

Having met Dave personally I can say he is one of the most humble and dedicated people I have ever met. His mix of characteristics ensures that opportunities dont slip by unnoticed or undone. Coffee meetings seem like the perfect avenue for him to do what he does best.

There is a previous post mentioned (by Mark Suster http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2011/08/15/why-you-need-t...) but I felt like this one adds more color to the approach.

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