WestCoast hits the nail on the head.
I made a strong connection with a major VC player by helping him deal with an alpha widow of a girlfriend. Figure out how you can be of value to someone and help them. You don't need to lay it out on the table, just start helping them and they'll notice that they're life is better for having you in it.
Another thing to remember is that people like helping people - you just have to give them a reason to have that person be you. As a guy who's now mentored a few younger people I can tell you that it's incredibly satisfying to see them succeed. Older guys know this. They want to build a legacy. Give them a reason to have you be a part of it.
I made a strong connection with a major VC player by helping him deal with an alpha widow of a girlfriend. Figure out how you can be of value to someone and help them. You don't need to lay it out on the table, just start helping them and they'll notice that they're life is better for having you in it.
Another thing to remember is that people like helping people - you just have to give them a reason to have that person be you. As a guy who's now mentored a few younger people I can tell you that it's incredibly satisfying to see them succeed. Older guys know this. They want to build a legacy. Give them a reason to have you be a part of it.