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In this short dialogue, the speaker outlines a proactive networking strategy for a young engineer (Tejpal/Tesfa, age 20) seeking mentorship from established engineering firm leaders. The approach emphasizes cold‑calling CEOs after business hours to catch them when they are more likely to answer, offering a brief 6‑minute call or an email to ask a few questions. The speaker suggests persistence, timing (calling after 5:30 pm), and flexibility (accepting email as the preferred channel for busy professionals). The goal is to connect the young engineer with experienced founders like Dan Martell to gain advice and potentially open doors within engineering firms.
