The fastest way into a slow-trust industry is to move meticulously. Last year, Paul signed up to the biggest aquaculture conference in the world new to the industry and eager to learn. OctaPulse was pre-pilot, pre-revenue at the time, so he listened more than he talked, learning the language of an industry that doesn't warm quickly to outsiders. Those conversations led to introductions. Introductions led to months of follow-up and rapid iteration alongside his co-founder, Rohan Singh. That patience paid dividends, including a six-figure paid pilot with one of the largest trout producers in North America. This year, Paul returned as a YC founder and presented in two sessions at the same conference. In aquaculture, as in most industries worth building in, there is no shortcut to trust. Relationships, consistency, and showing up is how real progress happens.