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Interests & Goals

The Interests & Goals tab helps ELITORO understand what you're looking for and what you can offer to the network.

Areas of Expertise​

Select 2-5 areas where you have significant knowledge or influence.

What Expertise Means​

Your expertise areas represent:

  • Fields where you're a recognized authority
  • Industries where you have deep experience
  • Domains where you can provide valuable insights

Selection Tips​

  • Choose areas where you can genuinely help others
  • Focus on your strongest domains
  • Be honest - overstating hurts your connections

Areas of Interest​

Select 5-10 topics that inspire and excite you.

What to Include​

Your interests can be:

  • Professional topics you want to explore
  • Industries you're curious about
  • Subjects you enjoy discussing
  • Hobbies and passions

Why Interests Matter​

Interests help create connections beyond business:

  • Find people with shared passions
  • Build deeper relationships
  • Discover unexpected synergies

Network Access​

Optionally describe your access to strategic circles or personalities.

What to Share​

If comfortable, mention:

  • Types of people in your network
  • Industries where you have connections
  • Organizations you're involved with
  • Examples (if you choose to share)

Examples​

"Strong connections in European tech ecosystem - founders, VCs, and corporate innovation leaders."

"Access to professional sports community including athletes, agents, and team management."

"Well-connected in art world - galleries, collectors, and auction houses."

Privacy Note​

This field is optional. Share only what you're comfortable with.

Goals​

Select 1-5 things you're looking for in the ELITORO network.

Common Goals​

  • Finding business partners
  • Seeking investment opportunities
  • Expanding professional network
  • Exploring new industries
  • Finding advisors or mentors
  • Deal sourcing
  • Building strategic relationships

Custom Goals​

You can also add custom goals in the text field if the preset options don't cover what you're seeking.

Being Specific​

The more specific your goals, the better your matches:

  • "Looking for Series A investors in fintech" is better than "Seeking investors"
  • "Want to connect with sports team owners" is better than "Interested in sports"

What You Can Bring​

Select 1-5 things you can offer to other members.

Examples of Value​

  • Expertise and advice
  • Investment capital
  • Business introductions
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Industry insights
  • Mentorship
  • Deal flow
  • Media access

Custom Contributions​

Add text for unique things you can bring that aren't in the preset list.

How This Information Is Used​

Your interests and goals are used to:

  • Match you with others - Find people with complementary needs
  • Suggest connections - Identify relevant members
  • Enable filtering - Help members find you
  • Improve conversations - Create meeting talking points

Best Practices​

  • Be thorough - Fill out all sections
  • Be honest - Accurate info leads to better matches
  • Update regularly - Goals change over time
  • Think long-term - Consider relationships, not just transactions