Craft self-contained forwardable emails to make introductions effortless for busy contacts
When asking for an introduction, write the complete email your contact can forward - include a customized subject line, who you are, what you want, why, and your contact info including phone number. This reduces friction for the connector and increases success rate.
When to use
When asking for introductions to busy or important people through mutual contacts
Don't do this
Asking for an intro without providing any context, forcing your contact to explain who you are and what you want
3 Founders Who Did This
Developed the SCFE (self-contained forwardable email) framework for introductions - complete emails with subject line, context, and phone number that contacts can forward directly
Created standardized email templates with all context included: opener reconnecting to the askee, specific reasons for introduction, vouching for the asker, clear consent request, and alternative suggestions if they can't help
Made it easy for VC investors to help by sending pointed asks naming specific companies and CIOs with draft email blurbs they could forward, rather than generic requests