1. I wrote down what I was looking for in someone for that role, what I wanted out of the relationship, and how the relationship will benefit/excite them.
2. I scoured through LinkedIn and made a list of potential fits and their strong suits. Then InMailed/Sent connection requests to strongest fits on my list. I found this method mostly successful...(8/10) accepted and followed through. Here's what I sent in the request:
"Hi (Redacted)! Very interested in connecting based on your background. Would love to set up a time to chat about what we're building at Flindel (www.flindel.com)"
3. Invited them to coffee (on me) or an intro call to determine mutual fit.
4. Took it from there.
Don't be shy about cold emailing/reaching out to people. More people are willing to help than you would think
2. I scoured through LinkedIn and made a list of potential fits and their strong suits. Then InMailed/Sent connection requests to strongest fits on my list. I found this method mostly successful...(8/10) accepted and followed through. Here's what I sent in the request:
"Hi (Redacted)! Very interested in connecting based on your background. Would love to set up a time to chat about what we're building at Flindel (www.flindel.com)"
3. Invited them to coffee (on me) or an intro call to determine mutual fit.
4. Took it from there.
Don't be shy about cold emailing/reaching out to people. More people are willing to help than you would think