network-matcher
BusinessMatches portfolio company needs with investor network resources
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Network Matcher
Overview
The Network Matcher skill connects portfolio company needs with investor network resources to provide value-add support. It enables efficient matching of hiring needs, customer introductions, and expert advice requests.
Capabilities
Need Identification
- Capture portfolio company needs
- Categorize request types
- Assess urgency and importance
- Track open requests
Network Mapping
- Maintain investor network database
- Track expertise and relationships
- Map industry connections
- Identify potential matches
Match Generation
- Match needs to network resources
- Score match quality
- Suggest warm introduction paths
- Track match success rates
Introduction Facilitation
- Enable introduction requests
- Track introduction status
- Measure introduction outcomes
- Build network effectiveness data
Usage
Submit Help Request
Input: Company need, context, requirements
Process: Categorize and record request
Output: Tracked request, initial matches
Find Network Matches
Input: Request parameters
Process: Search network, generate matches
Output: Ranked match list, intro paths
Request Introduction
Input: Match selection, context
Process: Facilitate introduction request
Output: Introduction request status
Track Outcomes
Input: Introduction results
Process: Record outcomes, update effectiveness
Output: Success tracking, network metrics
Request Categories
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Hiring | Executive search, team building |
| Customers | Introductions to potential customers |
| Partners | Strategic partnership connections |
| Experts | Domain expertise, advisors |
| Service Providers | Vendors, consultants |
Integration Points
- Portfolio Value Creation: Core network support
- Investor Network Mapper: Network data source
- Value Creation Lead (Agent): Support agent work
- Fundraising Advisor (Agent): Investor connections
Match Quality Factors
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Relationship Strength | High |
| Domain Relevance | High |
| Geographic Proximity | Medium |
| Recent Activity | Medium |
| Success History | Medium |
Best Practices
- Maintain current network information
- Be selective to preserve relationship capital
- Provide context for introduction requests
- Track and measure introduction success
- Follow up on introduction outcomes