LiftOutLoud (Solana Breakout)

1. Wear a face mask: Last year I caught a brutal flu towards the end of BP and couldn’t leave my hotel for two days. Conferences are germ factories, protect yourself. 2. Show up with a strategy: Breakpoint is where the who’s who of the Solana ecosystem gather. Go with clear objectives; jobs, BD, partnerships, investor meetings, user acquisition, talent scouting, whatever your priorities are. 3. Pack a big box: You’ll return with more merch than you planned for. Hoodies, tees, stickers, hardware wallets. I still haven’t unboxed my Cudis ring from last year. 4. Wear your company/community merch daily: This provides instant visibility. People recognize you faster and it’s a good conversation starter. 5. Document everything: Take photos and videos aggressively. Your future self will thank you for it. 6. Don’t fade side events: Some of the best connections happen outside the main venue. Don’t sleep on them. 7. Schedule meetings before you land: Lock in your top 10 - 15 targets at least a week prior so you’re not scrambling. 8. Carry business cards or NFC contact cards: People meet hundreds in 72 hours. Make it easy for them to remember you, and follow up. 9. Stay hydrated and pace yourself. You’ll walk, talk, pitch, and network non-stop. Keep water and vitamins on you. 10.If you’re a builder, demo on the spot. Keep your product ready. Nothing beats showing real traction or a live prototype right there or ‘as e dey hot’, like we say in Nigeria.