# Cold Outreach — Referral-Based Email Template

Use as a starter for referral-based cold outreach. Replace bracketed placeholders with the specific company, recipient, and referral source.

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**Subject:** [One-line reason this email is relevant] — [Your name]

Hi [First Name],

I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out because [Referrer Name] suggested I get in touch with you.

My name is [Your Name], and I am a [Role] working with [Core stack, 3–5 items]. I love [one thing you build or solve], and I am also pretty deep into [differentiator, e.g., self-hosted infrastructure, AI workflows, automation].

[Company / ecosystem name] really appeals to me. [Specific fact 1]. [Specific fact 2, ideally about culture, tech, or growth model]. That combination feels like a great fit for someone with my background.

I would love to [clear CTA: grab a coffee / jump on a short call / meet in person] and see where I might fit. I am [location / timing flexibility].

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[Sign-off],
[Your full name]

[Email] | [Portfolio/LinkedIn/GitHub]