The shortcut to your next big opportunity? A warm intro.

Tap into Sidebar’s secret weapon: Talk to an Expert

Hi, everyone!

In our careers, the biggest breakthroughs often begin the same way: with an introduction.

Not the cold kind. The warm kind.
When someone who knows you and believes in you connects you with someone you should know, it creates instant trust. It skips the small talk. It opens doors that would otherwise stay closed.

That’s why this week, I want to spotlight one of the most powerful tools on Sidebar: Talk to an Expert
It’s your key to warm introductions with anyone in our community—whether you're trying to solve a problem, explore a topic, or unlock a new opportunity.

Trying to break into a new industry?
Deep diving into a new area or role?
Looking for intros to hiring managers, mentors, or potential clients?
Curious how others made the leap from one career to another?

You can simply search:
🔍 “Product leaders who work in the creative services industry”
🔍 “CMOs with early-stage consumer brand experience”
🔍 “Sidebar members who’ve scaled PLG at growth stage startups”
🔍 “Members currently working at Microsoft.”
🔍 “Chicago-based operators who came from consulting”

Our AI will surface the right members. You can then request a warm intro—and I’ll personally reach out to make the connection.

Here are just a few reasons our members use Talk to an Expert:

💡 Learn something new
💡 Navigate a tough decision
💡 Get intros to hiring managers
💡 Land clients, projects, or roles
💡 Make a career pivot
💡 Accelerate fundraising
💡 Meet up with local members over coffee

And here’s the best part: you don’t need a perfect ask. A loose idea or open-ended question is often enough to spark a great conversation—and that conversation could shape your next chapter.

So here’s your nudge:

Give it a try this week. Whether you're seeking clarity, traction, or a little serendipity—the right intro can change everything.

And if someone reaches out to you? Be a Go-Giver. Generosity is one of Sidebar’s superpowers—and you never know what doors it might open for you in return.

Curious but not sure where to start? Just reply to this email—I’d be happy to walk you through it.
Got ideas for how we can make this even better? I’d love to hear them and hop on a call to chat.

Let’s open some doors together.

Warmly,
Ha Nguyen
Head of Community, Sidebar

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