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This playbook will help you: Previous Next - 1 Get noticed by investors (without annoying them) using the 3-step outreach strategy - 2 Learn what resonates in LinkedIn’s “personality + value” era - 3 Expand your network and build authentic connections with VCs - 4 Understand the LinkedIn algorithm (and whether or not links really do kill your reach) ## LinkedIn is helping founders grow better and scale smarter Previous Next - 33% more leads generated by startups whose founders post at least 10x per year - 3.7x higher deal sizes when executives post regularly - 22% faster deal closures when buyers feel like they know you Previous Next - ![aj-eckstein](https://www.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HSFS%20Microsite/HSFS_Lead_Gen/aj-eckstein.jpeg?width=120&height=120&name=aj-eckstein.jpeg) > Some of my best-performing posts have come from the most raw, in-the-moment stories AJ Eckstein Founder & CEO Creator Match - ![alicia-telz](https://www.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HSFS%20Microsite/HSFS_Lead_Gen/alicia-telz.jpeg?width=120&height=120&name=alicia-telz.jpeg) > We really want to see behind the scenes and hear about the founder’s story. 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