This episode of Winning IR explores the value and necessity in building a network of fellow investor relations professionals. Matt Brusch, President and and CEO at NIRI (National Investor Relations Institute in the USA) joins Mark Fasken to share his perspective on the uniqueness of the investor relations function and the importance of being able to connect with and learn from your peers.  Listen to the episode or read the transcript to learn more about: What are the challenges of learning investor relations? What characteristics and talents do IR professionals have in common?How do professional associations help IROs access mentorship and learning opportunities?What kind of events, opportunities, and social/professional networks are available to investor relations professionals?Why meeting your counterparts at business competitors is vital to your career.Is in-person networking still common post-pandemic?