cold-outreach

Draft personalized cold outreach sequences for founders with tiered messaging.

285|39|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill cold-outreach-shawnpang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: cold-outreach
Source: https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/cold-outreach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill cold-outreach-shawnpang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing cold emails and LinkedIn messages that actually get replies is time-consuming and often yields weak results. This Skill guides founders in writing personalized, human-sounding outreach at scale, activating when you mention cold email, outbound, prospecting, LinkedIn outreach, or replies not coming in.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gather context from startup-context or user inputs to tailor messages.
  • Research the prospect for signals (funding, product launches, role changes) to personalize copy.
  • Assign a personalization tier (custom, templated, or volume) and generate a sequence accordingly.
  • Draft a complete outreach sequence: connection request, main message, follow-ups, and a soft CTA.
  • Self-critique pass to ensure personalization drives replies and align with best practices.

Quick Start

Provide a target prospect profile and context, and I will draft a personalized cold-outreach sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-outreach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write cold outreach sequences that actually get replies?▼

Cold outreach sequences require research-driven personalization, clear value propositions, and soft CTAs. This approach drafts a complete sequence including connection requests, primary messages, and follow-ups tailored to prospect signals like funding or role changes to maximize reply rates.

What's the best way to personalize LinkedIn outreach for prospects?▼

LinkedIn outreach personalization works best when leveraging startup-context signals such as the prospect's industry, company, and role. By assigning a personalization tier and researching recent product launches or role changes, you can generate human-sounding messages that drive warm replies.

Can I generate prospecting emails at scale without losing personalization?▼

Prospecting emails at scale can retain personalization by assigning a tier—custom, templated, or volume—based on your target depth. The system generates sequences accordingly, ensuring messages align with best practices while activating a self-critique pass to verify reply potential.

How do I structure a multi-touch cold email sequence for investors?▼

A multi-touch cold email sequence for investors should include a connection request, a primary message with a clear value proposition, strategic follow-ups, and a soft CTA. Incorporating startup-context signals and prospect research ensures the outreach feels tailored rather than generic.

What do I need to provide to draft a targeted cold outreach campaign?▼

To draft a targeted cold outreach campaign, you need to provide a target prospect profile and relevant startup context. The system uses these inputs to research prospect signals, assign a personalization tier, and deliver a complete sequence with personalized messaging notes.