In Connections Vieu, Vieu gives you four different ways to discover relationship paths. Each method is useful depending on what you’re trying to do.
- To a person - Use this when you are targeting a specific individual and want to understand how they are connected to your network.
- To an account - Use this when you already have a specific company in mind and want to see who in your network can introduce you.
- Within a cohort - Use this when you are working with a predefined list of companies (uploaded or created as a cohort).
- To a group - Use this when you are working with a predefined list of people and want to find connections into that group.
Why use “To a person” to find connections?
Finding connections to a person is useful when your starting point is one specific individual.
This approach works best when:
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You are trying to reach a named stakeholder
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You want to understand how someone in your network knows them
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You want to evaluate multiple possible introduction paths to the same person
Instead of starting from accounts or lists, this method helps you answer a simple question:
Who in my network can introduce me to this person?
How to find connections to a person
Follow the steps below to explore connection paths to a specific individual.
Step 1: Open Connections View and search for a person
1. Go to Connections View
2. Select To a person
3. In the search field, start typing either:
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The person’s name, or
- The person’s LinkedIn URL
This allows you to quickly locate the individual you want to explore.
Step 2: Search the person you want to find connections to
Choose the person from the search results. Once selected, Vieu shows all available connection paths from your network to that individual.
Step 3: Apply filters to narrow the list
Use filters to focus on the most relevant connection paths.
You can apply filters such as:
- Direct connection paths
- Seniority (for example, leadership roles)
- Relationship filters
As you apply filters, the list updates in real time and the number of available paths reduces accordingly.
Step 4: Open a connection to explore relationship paths
Click on any connection in the filtered list to:
- View available connection paths
- See who can introduce you
- Understand why a connection exists
If a path looks promising, click Explore Path to review the relationship context in more detail.
Step 5: Review the relationship and track the introduction
When you find a strong path, Request the introduction with clear, relevant context.
Once requested, the introduction is automatically tracked in Introductions Vieu, so it stays visible and easy to follow up on.
The best results come from using the strongest, most relevant connection, not just the closest one.
Need help?
If you have questions about cohorts, filters, or choosing the right connection path, reach out to us at valet@vieu.com. We’re happy to help.