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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Avoid sending multiple follow-ups in quick succession; trust that if your email is concise, investors will read it and decide whether to respond.

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How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel

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How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel

09/24/19

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Make your cold email to investors short enough to read in 60 seconds or less to ensure it gets read.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Keep your cold email to investors under 60 seconds for reading to increase the chances of a reply.

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Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

When writing emails, focus on a single goal to avoid overwhelming the recipient with multiple asks, which can lead to inaction.

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Kat Mañalac

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoid following up excessively with journalists; a polite follow-up once or twice is sufficient, as over-communication can damage relationships.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to be efficient in meetings with investors; busy people appreciate concise updates that respect their time.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

In negotiations, you can delay your response to avoid making hasty decisions; don't feel pressured to match the investor's expertise.

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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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Aaron Epstein

09/13/24

@ Y Combinator

Avoid making demands in your emails; remember that you're in the recipient's inbox and it's not their responsibility to respond to you.

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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.