Matt McCoy 🎥's Linkedin Analytics

Here's the story of how I met one of Canada's most influential people. Two weeks ago, John Wilson invited me to attend one of his iconic CEO Global Network private events. John hand picks 300+ of the most talented CEOs across Canada and provides 5 hours of pure value. It is an experience like none other. But I had a problem. I suck at networking and I knew I needed to get creative to stand out. I decided to show up with my iPhone, a mic and my best attempt at being an extrovert for a day. The plan was simple: 1. Approach people I admire 2. Ask for a 1-minute interview 3. Let them pick a question 4. Create a sharp LinkedIn video 5. Build a memerable connection Two hours in, I had 15 interviews and was on a roll. But then the unexpected happened. THE Michael Hyatt took the stage. A $700M exit. Founder of Creative Destruction Lab. Leader in philanthropy. One of Canada’s top minds in tech and business. And he absolutely lit up the room. Hilarious. Sharp. Electric. As soon as he left the stage, I jumped out of my seat and literally ran over for an interview. No time to waste. I had 1 chance. He was kind enough to give me a minute for an interview - and even let me pick the question. I asked: "How do you spot a game-changing startup?" His answer was right on the money (see below), and more importantly I had just met one of Canada's most influential people. I hope you enjoyed this story! For more content like this, feel free to connect with me here.