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Chris Gittings is the President of Cogent Connections, a business development and marketing agency. Since 2020, he has led the company in helping businesses build relationships with strategic partners, acquisition targets, potential hires, and prospective clients. Cogent Connections focuses on genuine, value-added connections through professional networking events. Chris's background includes research at Case Western Reserve University in the Laboratory for the Study of Emotion, Motivation, and Self-Control, and neuroscience research at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He also worked as a Behavioral Therapist at Cleveland Clinic, working with children ages 6-9 who had ADHD, ODD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I'm Sydney Liu, a somewhat shy founder trying to become the best networker in the world. Part joke, part serious ambition. I share what I've learned from 10,000+ cold emails, 500+ introductions, hosting events, and keeping a personal CRM of 2,500+ people. Practical guides to meeting strangers, making useful introductions, and building real friendships. Come say hi and tell me something interesting about yourself!