A framework for cold emails that actually get replies

Open with a specific, verifiable trigger about the recipient (a hire, a post, a tool they use) — not a generic compliment. State one clear value prop in a sentence a stranger could understand. Close with a single low-commitment ask, usually a yes/no question, not "let's grab 30 minutes." Keep the whole thing under 100 words; if it takes longer to read than to skim, it gets skipped.