LOUNJEE BLOG
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How to Give an Effective Handshake
According to archeological ruins and ancient texts, the handshaking gesture date back to 5th century BC and it is thought to have a peaceful role: it demonstrates that the hand holds no weapon. However, the handshake can become a dangerous “weapon” if performed badly...
Mastering the Art of Small Talk
There is almost no way to avoid it: If you want to excel at business networking, you have to master the art of small talk. These ice-breaking conversations are important because they allow you to begin conversations and it’s the first step in connecting with others...
Why Does Networking Start with Giving?
It seems too simple and yet so few of us do it. If you really want to be on the radar of hugely connected and influential people, the single best way to begin is to give these people something incredible. For free. Let’s take one example. Let’s say you are a web...
11 tips to nurture your network
We live in a hyper-connected world where you: Do not need to know someone to connect with Can easily find someone on the web Can increase your online connections by hundreds every day Maybe not all the above is great but the most critical aspect is: With how many of...
Video Interview: How Lounjee uses Lean Startup
See a video interview where Patrick interviews Giacomo about how taking a lean approach to validating assumptions has led Lounjee to be the engaging successful product it is today! This video is also available as part of the Lean Startup course on...
Our new office & thoughts on the benefits of being incubated
This week we moved into our new office @ La Pepiniere. First thoughts: it's great to have a new home, where we are really in the middle of things. Just after moving in, Giacomo puts his feet up. Probably the last time for the next few months that he will have time to...