r/NetworkState

I'm considering applying to Network School Malaysia for the 1 month program, but I want to go in with realistic expectations.

My current situation:

• Early stage founder (AI EdTech platform)
• Bootstrapped, looking to raise first round ($100K -$250K)
• Need to find clients and potentially a co founder

Why I'm considering Network School:

I'm not going just to "network" or attend workshops. My goals are very specific:

1. Connect with potential investors - People who've actually written checks and brings collaboration
2. Land 2 to 3 B2B clients - Schools, training institutions, or pilot partnerships
3. Find a technical co founder - Someone who can help scale the product
4. Learn from people who've done it - Founders who've raised, scaled, exited

My questions for anyone who's attended:

1. Did you actually get investors from it? Not just connections ,but people who ended up investing or seriously considering it?
2. Client acquisition: Did you land paying clients during or immediately after the program?
3. Co-founder matching: Is it realistic to find a co founder there, or is everyone already committed to their own thing?
4. ROI: Was the cost (program fee + travel + 1 month of opportunity cost) worth what you got out of it?
5. The vibe: Is it mostly early stage founders helping each other, or are there actually established people who can write checks/make introductions?

Should I go with this mindset, or am I setting myself up for disappointment?

For context: I've already built some traction (50+ users, selected for a SF accelerator twice), so I'm not going in cold. But I also can't afford to waste time on feel good networking events.

Anyone who's been to Network School - what was your actual ROI?