EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Networking Strategy That Actually Gets You Hired
from Founders in Motion with Thea Ngo · host Thea Ngo
If you've been sending applications and hearing nothing back, you're not unqualified, you're just invisible. In this episode, why the job application is a dying channel and what to do instead: from crafting outreach that actually gets responses, to having conversations that make hiring managers remember you, to building a personal brand that makes opportunities come to you. Three concrete strategies, no fluff. For students, recent grads, and anyone trying to break into a competitive industry without starting from zero.CHAPTERS00:00: Intro00:59: The Networking Lie03:12: Warm Introductions04:50: Direct Outreach06:30: Passive Distribution07:52: Your Weekly AssignmentFOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/foundersinmotionhttps://www.tiktok.com/@foundersinmotionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/theango/ABOUT FOUNDERS IN MOTIONFounders In Motion brings you honest, tactical conversations with early-stage founders building companies from the ground up. Hosted by Thea Ngo, the show goes beyond the headlines to reveal the real decisions, trade-offs, and mechanics behind building startups. Past guests include founders from YC-backed companies, edtech leaders, SaaS operators, and global entrepreneurs.Subscribe for the insider playbook on building companies, growth tactics, and founder stories.
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