Networking with a CEO/Founder

An alum from my state college is the ceo and founder of a EBB with less than 60 employees. Would it be inappropriate to network with him? He appears to be a proud alum from what I gather and I’d love to work with him. I’m a 2nd year analyst myself. Thanks everyone

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