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Advice on going to Silicon Valley

The document discusses tips for navigating Silicon Valley, emphasizing preparation for meetings, clarity of goals, and the importance of follow-up. It highlights the need for cultural awareness and humility during interactions, and suggests making connections by inviting contacts to Spain. Overall, it encourages a fun and engaging approach to business relationships.

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Tips & Tricks for Silicon Valley Madrid Mayo 2013 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) http://www.press42.com
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #1 Prepare your trip 2 weeks ahead
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Busy people
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera)
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #2 San Francisco vs Silicon Valley
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) 2h by train
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Traffic jams
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Rent a car!
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #3 Be clear about the meeting goal
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Goal oriented
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Don’t waste my time
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #4 We don’t care where are you from
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Miss... we’re from Spain!
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Show me the money!!
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #5 Take someone’s hand...
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Influence de influencers
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #6 Follow up
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Be fast!
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Remind them about you
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Don’t insist...
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Keep the line OPEN
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #7 Prepare your materials
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Get your exec summary
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Get your website ON
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Practice your English
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #8 Do your homework
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #9 Be humble
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Don’t bullshit them
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) Don’t be a sorry pup either...
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) #10 Invite them to Spain (Fiesta)
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http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) And above anything...
http://www.slideshare.net/press42 Alex Barrera (@abarrera) HAVE FUN!

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