Relationship journey

From match to outcome

See how a Node connection evolved into a meaningful partnership over 12 months

94%
Initial SyncScore
8
Touchpoints
$100K
Investment
$500K
Partnership ARR

This is what Node enables

From intelligent matching to sustained relationship management, Node helps you build connections that create real value. This timeline shows a real example of how a 94% SyncScore match evolved into a meaningful partnership.

January 2025

Matched with Sarah Chen

94% SyncScore based on climate tech focus, complementary skills, and shared values

Both building in climate tech infrastructure
You need technical co-founder, she's looking for business partner
Shared connection: Alex Chen (YC batch mate)
February 2025

Met at Climate Tech Founder Dinner

First in-person meeting at Node-curated event with 12 attendees

Sat next to each other (Node's seating algorithm)
Discovered mutual interest in carbon accounting APIs
Exchanged contact info, agreed to follow up
February 2025

Coffee meeting in SF

Booked through Node, met at Blue Bottle in Mission

Deep dive into each other's backgrounds
Discussed potential collaboration
Sarah shared her technical roadmap
March 2025

Sarah closed $2M seed round

Node detected the announcement and prompted you to congratulate her

You sent congratulations via Node
Offered to intro her to enterprise sales contacts
She mentioned looking for advisors
April 2025

Invited Sarah to Node event

Used your +1 to bring Sarah to Enterprise SaaS Founders dinner

She met 3 potential customers
Connected with enterprise sales expert
Thanked you for the introduction
May 2025

Monthly check-in

Node prompted: 'Haven't connected with Sarah in 4 weeks'

Grabbed lunch in SOMA
She shared progress on product
You offered feedback on go-to-market
July 2025

Partnership discussion

Sarah proposed integrating your APIs

Technical teams met to discuss integration
Signed partnership MOU
Co-marketing agreement
September 2025

Both attended Climate Tech Summit

Node notified you that Sarah would be there

Co-presented on a panel together
Introduced each other to contacts
Discussed deeper collaboration
November 2025

You invested in Sarah's Series A

$100K angel investment in Verdant AI

Led by top-tier climate VC
$12M round at $50M valuation
You joined as advisor
December 2025

Partnership launched

Joint product integration went live

Generated $500K ARR in first quarter
Featured in TechCrunch
Relationship continues to grow

Key takeaways

High SyncScore = High ROI

The 94% SyncScore wasn't just a number—it predicted genuine alignment that led to real outcomes.

Events create serendipity

The first meeting at a Node event created the foundation for everything that followed.

Sustained touchpoints matter

Node's prompts and activity booking kept the relationship active during quiet periods.

Relationships compound

From introduction to investment to partnership—each interaction built on the last.