I wanted to build a global network early so that it can pay back in multiples no matter where I decided to work or what I decided to do.  In 2019, I traveled the world interviewing tech leaders and learning about emerging markets and emerging tech. I was in search for the best possible career opportunity which I share in Episode 4 of this podcast and I had the intention of expanding my global network.  I spent the last year grabbing coffees and lunches with tech leaders in 16 different markets from the likes of Tencent in China, Jumia in Kenya, Softbank in Japan, Grab and Go-Jek in South East Asia, and many more. In this episode, I talk about how I managed to get face time with all these successful and extremely busy people, how I built my open network, and how you can start building your network without traveling the world.