Vieu's Connector Agent gives you four different ways to discover relationship paths using the Each method is useful depending on what you’re trying to do.
- 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.
- To a Person - Use this when you are targeting a specific individual and want to understand how they are connected to your network.
- Across an Account List- Use this when you are working with a predefined list of companies (uploaded or created as a cohort).
- To People Groups - Use this when you are working with a predefined list of people and want to find connections into that group.
This article focuses on finding connections to a specific person
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: From the Home page, make sure you are using the Connector Agent.
Step 2. In the search bar, make sure People is selected.
Step 4: Vieu will identify the strongest available paths to that individual. Review the available connections. Use the results to understand who can introduce you and how strong the relationship is.
Step 5: Apply filters to narrow the list
Use filters on the right 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.