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.