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Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Personalize, be human, be persistent, and do the work to turn cold emails into customers.

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How To Convert Customers With Cold Emails | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How To Convert Customers With Cold Emails | Startup School

09/13/24

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AE

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

When sending cold emails, do it manually at first to learn what works before trying to automate the process.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/10/23

@ Y Combinator

I got my first customer through a cold email, which turned out to be effective.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

The initial sales motion for many successful startups often involves sending personalized outreach emails to potential customers.

AE

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Personalizing your emails is crucial; using the recipient's name and specific details about them makes the email feel more genuine and less like spam.

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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

Don't give up; persistence is key in overcoming challenges and building relationships that set your company apart.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Personalize your outreach messages instead of copying generic templates. Ask yourself if you'd be excited to open your own message.

AE

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should send cold emails themselves, as recipients are more likely to take them seriously compared to emails from interns or automated systems.

AE

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

To build the deepest connections and get the most responses, keep your cold emails short and easy to read.

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Michael Seibel

04/29/23

@ Y Combinator

Successful founders remember the names and stories of their first customers, emphasizing the importance of personal connections over impersonal marketing tactics.