network-matcher

# Network Matcher

## Overview

The Network Matcher skill connects portfolio company needs with investor network resources to provide value-add support. It enables efficient matching of hiring needs, customer introductions, and expert advice requests.

## Capabilities

### Need Identification
- Capture portfolio company needs
- Categorize request types
- Assess urgency and importance
- Track open requests

### Network Mapping
- Maintain investor network database
- Track expertise and relationships
- Map industry connections
- Identify potential matches

### Match Generation
- Match needs to network resources
- Score match quality
- Suggest warm introduction paths
- Track match success rates

### Introduction Facilitation
- Enable introduction requests
- Track introduction status
- Measure introduction outcomes
- Build network effectiveness data

## Usage

### Submit Help Request
```
Input: Company need, context, requirements
Process: Categorize and record request
Output: Tracked request, initial matches
```

### Find Network Matches
```
Input: Request parameters
Process: Search network, generate matches
Output: Ranked match list, intro paths
```

### Request Introduction
```
Input: Match selection, context
Process: Facilitate introduction request
Output: Introduction request status
```

### Track Outcomes
```
Input: Introduction results
Process: Record outcomes, update effectiveness
Output: Success tracking, network metrics
```

## Request Categories

| Category | Examples |
|----------|----------|
| Hiring | Executive search, team building |
| Customers | Introductions to potential customers |
| Partners | Strategic partnership connections |
| Experts | Domain expertise, advisors |
| Service Providers | Vendors, consultants |

## Integration Points

- **Portfolio Value Creation**: Core network support
- **Investor Network Mapper**: Network data source
- **Value Creation Lead (Agent)**: Support agent work
- **Fundraising Advisor (Agent)**: Investor connections

## Match Quality Factors

| Factor | Weight |
|--------|--------|
| Relationship Strength | High |
| Domain Relevance | High |
| Geographic Proximity | Medium |
| Recent Activity | Medium |
| Success History | Medium |

## Best Practices

1. Maintain current network information
2. Be selective to preserve relationship capital
3. Provide context for introduction requests
4. Track and measure introduction success
5. Follow up on introduction outcomes