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Help portfolio companies hire, track founders, and run backchannel references through your network.
Your network is one of your best assets. Icebreaker lets your whole firm search it, so you can help portfolio companies, spot founders early, and check references fast.
You'll need: a connected agent and partners with synced networks. Lists, monitors, intro paths, and feedback need Starter or higher.
1. Help a portfolio company hire
Ask your agent"Find senior product designers in our firm's network who've worked at fintech startups. Save them to a list called Acme Design Hires and share it with anyone with the link."
Share the list with the founder. They can view it without an Icebreaker account.
2. Track founders and deal flow
Build a list of founders and operators you want to back, then add a monitor with a filter like Product launches, fundraising, or leaving a job to start something new. You'll get a daily email when one of them makes a move.
3. Run backchannel references
Ask your agent"Who do I know in common with linkedin.com/in/janedoe? Who worked with her directly?"
For a broader read, put the founder on a list and add Feedback with "Do you know this person well?", then share it with your partners.
4. Make portfolio intros
Ask your agent"Who on our team can intro me to the Head of Partnerships at Shopify?"
More ideas
- Expand your reach. Ask LPs, venture partners, and scouts to share their connections. See How to export your LinkedIn data.
- Monitor your portfolio. Monitor a list of portfolio founders with
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Updated about 9 hours ago