The Brain Behind Boardy: Andrew D’Souza

Most people treat networking like a volume game: more DMs, more intros, more meetings.Andrew D’Souza (Boardy, ex‑Clearco) argues it’s actually a trust + memory game—and AI finally makes a true “trust bridge” possible.In this episode, Amar Varma (Mantle) and Andrew D’Souza (Boardy) break down:Why paid referrals can kill trust (even when the intro is great)What product-market fit feels like in real life (“stumbling in the desert” → inflection)The CEO moment nobody talks about: knowing when you’re not the right operatorWhy Boardy exists: perfect memory + growing imagination + a principled network2026 go-to-market: what AI makes possible that humans never could (or never would)If you’re building something ambitious and want better opportunities to find you, listen to Andrew’s framework and then get on Boardy’s radar by telling your “why you, why now.”Subscribe for more founder/operator conversations on Mantle Mondays.Take a call with Boardy: www.boardy.aiCreate your cap table with Mantle: www.withmantle.com