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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.

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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

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

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

AE

Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

When crafting cold emails, ensure strong targeting to improve conversion rates; irrelevant targeting will lead to poor results.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Send your cold email from a company email address that includes your name to ensure clarity and professionalism.

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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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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

In the early days of Clever, we would send out 10 to 50 cold emails to prospects, ensuring they were short, personalized, and actionable to increase the chances of getting a response.

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Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Plan to follow up on your cold emails two to four times, as one email is often not enough to get a response.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

When starting a company, it's crucial to validate your idea rigorously rather than relying on superficial methods like cold emailing a large number of people.

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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.