Networking Boost: Curiosity, Connection, and Being Interesting

This week we talk with Andriy Tovstiuk (MBA 19‘) about networking, curiosity, and what actually makes someone interesting to talk to. From serving in the military to teaching around the world and now working in AI, Andriy shares how saying yes to experiences creates better conversations and stronger professional relationships. We also talk about a surprising benchmark from Stanford MBA students, who aim to have five to ten informational conversations every week. And we’re reminded that networking is not about collecting contacts. It’s about being curious, participating in things, and becoming someone others genuinely want to talk with.