As the title says, I have a meeting with the COO of a potential competitor.

I reached out to them on LinkedIn through a cold message, gave them a very vague message on what we’re doing, and then suggested we meet to discuss what they’re building. I had no idea it would work, but it did! Now, I don’t know how to actually handle that conversation haha.

So how should I go about tackling this call?

  • RotoruaFunBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Why the f’ck would you meet with a competitor?

    • avtgesBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Learn more about them and of course spill company secrets /s

  • Fair-Distribution-51BEnglish
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    11 months ago

    What’s the point of doing that? Are you looking to sell your business to them or something

  • researchmindopcBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Take this as an opportunity but be cautious with sharing any proprietary information.

  • hornshacksBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Meeting with a competitor? Classic undercover boss move! Here’s a quick game plan: Act like a sponge - soak up all the info they’re willing to spill. Share just enough to make 'em curious but keep your secret sauce secret. And hey, if the chat turns into a brainstorming session, ride the wave – competitors can be unexpected allies. Remember, it’s like chess, not checkers. Good luck out there, corporate ninja!