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How I Have Justin Bieber's Personal Cell
(and how you can get it too)
Jemima Cooper
27 Nov • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
No, I’m not going to tell you how I got it right away. You’ll have to wait. Scroll if you must, but I have faith in good people. (Also, it’s worth it, I promise.)
Before we get to Bieber, let’s talk about the moderator.
Here’s a story from a recent LinkedIn post:
I’m at @Slush. Lars Rasmussen (the legend, the co-creator of Google Maps) just closed the panel. Then, predictably, it happens.
The feeding frenzy.
Twenty entrepreneurs lunge towards him like piranhas. Elbows out, business cards held cocked like weapons, each thinking: “THIS is my moment. This is where I’ll get discovered!”
Let me save you the suspense: They won’t.
Nobody gets discovered in the noise.
🎶 “Is it too late to say sorrrryyy?” Yes, but it’s ok, as long as you learn.
The speaker hears a dozen half baked pitches that blend together.
Nothing sticks. It stinks of desperation.
Meanwhile, there’s someone standing at the side, cool with a drink in hand, observing.
The moderator.
Think about it:
- She knows every speaker on stage, personally.
- She prepped for weeks, learning their backgrounds, quirks, and preferences.
- She has access: their contact details, their PA, their trust, their insights.
- She knows the room. Who’s worth your time and who’s not.
Instead of elbowing your way into a 20-second pitch with an already overwhelmed speaker, here’s a thought:
1️⃣ Skip the speaker. Go to the moderator.
2️⃣ Say something like:
“First time here—loved the panel, especially [specific topic]. I’m working on [X that does Z and Y]. Is there any one you think I should meet?”
Translation:
Not pitching, you’re asking for advice.
People love giving advice. It feels good to help someone with a clear ask.
You’re showing respect for their expertise and the event dynamics.
Networking isn’t about showing up and hoping someone notices you. It’s about creating leverage—connecting with the people who can open doors.
Skip the frantic pitch. The real value isn’t in the noise.
Usually, the people worth talking to are off to the side. They already know everything you’re trying to figure out.
So, Justin Bieber’s cell…
Obviously, I didn’t get it from a manager or a PR agent. Nope, not my fancy celebrity friend.
I got it from... wait for it...
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