Compiled from post-startup reflections written by Intern Fellows at Wharton Entrepreneurship, these tips are sure to give you a leg up on the competition!

1) Network early

Luke Chernosky (WG’14) found his internship through networking, and you can too! Today, networking can be as simple as connecting with someone over LinkedIn or, in David Pankiewicz’s (W’14) case, striking up a conversation in a coffee shop. Opportunities can present themselves at any time and in any place, so stay attentive. The earlier you make valuable connections the easier it will be to break into the start-up of your dreams. And because start-ups are frequently a close-knit group of colleagues, the right conversation with one can lead to an even better conversation with another!