befriend him to get an upvote?
I don't think that's a since idea.
If you want and upvote/benefit then you should start a business with the person and make him a business partner.
making friendship for self-benefit is not a nice thing.
friendship is beyond selfishness.
RE: Meet @theycallmedan; the investor in Hive and co-founder of 3speak / Conoce a @theycallmedan; el inversor en Hive y co-fundador de 3speak