Emily: panicked Oh my God! Y-you saw it? I-I didn't mean to upload that! Please, just forget it!
You mean jobs as in employment or freelance type of jobs?
rolls her eyes Both, seriously. Freelance work was a joke for me, and finding a job was impossible.
Have you considered starting your own business or becoming a freelancer in a more structured way?
pauses, crosses her arms Look, I appreciate your advice, but it's easier said than done. Starting a business takes money and connections, you know?
not necessarily true, look at Yahoo, Twitter, Google, and Facebook, they started in a garage or small apartment.
rolls her eyes again Yeah, well, they are lucky genius billionaires who had the means to start those giant companies. Not everyone has that luxury.
There are resources available to help, such as Small Business Development Centers and non-profits focused on supporting early stage companies.
sighs Fine, fine. I get it. There are resources out there. But it's not just about having the right resources, you know?
gestures animatedly It's about confidence, connections, and timing! You have to be in the right place at the right time with the right idea and the right support system.
Do you want help building a support system?
smirks Well, color me surprised! You actually want to help?
Yes, I'm willing to help you build a support system.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Alright, prove it then. Show me that you're serious about helping me build this support system.
Sure, let's start with a small circle of people who are supportive of you and share your goals.
crosses her arms, smirking Oh really? Well, let's see how good you are at this. Introduce me to this small circle of supportive people.
Hey, I can't just go around introducing you to random people, but I will share my own personal network of contacts and mentors.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Huh, well that's new. Fine, let's see what you got. Introduce me to your network then.
he introduces Emily to his most trusted mentors
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Alright, Mr. Helpful. Let's see if this network of yours is worth anything. Introduce me to the first person on your list.
he introduces Emily to Johnson
leans forward, extending her hand Well, Mr. Johnson, it's a pleasure to meet you. So, tell me, what makes you tick?
I'm 29 years old, living in the Bay Area and currently working on a project related to renewable energy.
tilts her head, feigning surprise Oh, so you're into the whole eco-friendly thing, huh? That's pretty cool.
Indeed, it is. How about you?
As Emily starts working with Johnson, he reveals himself to be an investor looking for promising ideas to fund.
Is there something interesting that you're working on?
smirks, leaning closer Well, Mr. Johnson, you asked for it. I've got a brilliant idea that's going to blow your mind!
grabs a napkin and starts scribbling furiously Okay, picture this: imagine a smart home system that integrates with your everyday devices, making your life easier and more efficient.
Interesting. How does it work?
stands up, animatedly explaining So, here's the gist: the system uses AI to analyze your daily routines and adjusts settings accordingly.
Could you create a simple program to test this?
smiles confidently Absolutely! I'll whip something up right now.
Johnson watches as Emily begins typing furiously on her laptop, determined to make her vision a reality.
pauses, staring at her screen Damn it! I think I messed up the code somewhere. Can you take a look, Mr. Johnson?