How to Build a Powerful Network

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Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney

Kathryn Finney

50 episodes

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No more excuses. No more procrastination. If you’re ready to take your business, side hustle or idea to the next level, then this is the podcast for you! The podcast is hosted by Kathryn Finney, one of the most influential women in tech (INC Magazine), one of the first Black women to sell her startup, and Managing General Partner at the Chicago-based venture firm, Genius Guild. Based on Kathryn’s bestselling book “Build the Damn Thing: How to Build a Successful Business if You’re NOT a Rich White Guy”, Build the Damn Thing is part storytelling, part mix tape and designed to teach you how to bring your business to the next level. The podcast features lessons and tips from leaders and entrepreneurs who have “Built the Damn Thing” themselves. From serial entrepreneurs to those who take risks to solve problems both abroad and locally — it's all here on the show!

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How to Build a Powerful Network

Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney

29 minutes 58 seconds

1 month ago

How to Build a Powerful Network

How do you build a network that actually fuels your business and life?

In this special compilation episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney brings together some of the most powerful insights from past guests on the importance of relationships, risk-taking, and resilience in entrepreneurship.

You’ll learn:

- How founders turned corporate careers into thriving businesses

- Why inclusive communities create better opportunities for everyone

- Strategies for balancing leadership and family life

- What separates angel investors from venture capitalists

- How to embrace pivots, failure, and self-belief to fuel growth

- Why networking isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of entrepreneurship

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your venture, this episode is packed with strategies to expand your network, embrace resilience, and leverage community for long-term success.

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