Signaling that you are valuable fot that network. Practical example would be having repositories on github that signal skills and genuine interest in a topic.

Signaling that you are valuable fot that network. Practical example would be having repositories on github that signal skills and genuine interest in a topic. Companies (which are netowrks too) would reach to you eventually, or as other are saying meetups, etc. But I think the key is signaling value.