Identify Potential Sponsors Within Your Network

Start by mapping out your professional network to identify potential sponsors. These can be higher-ups within your organization or influential figures in your industry who have shown an interest in supporting women in tech. Connect with them through professional networking events, conferences, or even through a warm introduction if you share mutual connections.

Start by mapping out your professional network to identify potential sponsors. These can be higher-ups within your organization or influential figures in your industry who have shown an interest in supporting women in tech. Connect with them through professional networking events, conferences, or even through a warm introduction if you share mutual connections.

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NEELIMA MANGAL
Delivery Tech Executive | Forbes, MIT CIO Council Member | Author - Climb,Lead,Succeed | Podcast Host - GenAI360 Express, The Power of Women in the World of Tech | CoFounder at Spectrum North
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:07

Here's a useful tip I learned from the experience:
Seek out sponsors who have experience assisting others, are a few steps ahead of you in your area of interest, and who share your hobbies or ideals. Don't always concentrate on your immediate supervisors; occasionally, the greatest sponsors are those who aren't under your direct supervision.Recall that developing a relationship with a possible sponsor requires time and work. Communicate with sincerity, show off your worth, and be explicit about your professional goals. From these sincere relationships, sponsorship frequently develops organically.
In light of this, the next time you attend a conference or business function, keep a look out for possible sponsors who might advance your tech career.

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