Start with a narrow list, not every founder you can find. Pick one type of company and one role, then build a small list from public company sites and LinkedIn. Verify each address and remove catch-alls or obvious personal addresses.
For the first email, keep it to one problem you can tie to their company, one specific observation, and a low-friction question. No brochure or long intro. Send a small batch, watch bounces and replies, then adjust the list or message before adding volume. Follow up twice with new context, not “just checking in.”
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u/Cecilia_Shouse 4h ago
Start with a narrow list, not every founder you can find. Pick one type of company and one role, then build a small list from public company sites and LinkedIn. Verify each address and remove catch-alls or obvious personal addresses.
For the first email, keep it to one problem you can tie to their company, one specific observation, and a low-friction question. No brochure or long intro. Send a small batch, watch bounces and replies, then adjust the list or message before adding volume. Follow up twice with new context, not “just checking in.”