Introduction Email Prompt

What it does

Writes two kinds of introduction email well: introducing yourself to someone new, or connecting two people who should know each other. Both fail the same way — too much backstory, no clear reason, no obvious next step. A good intro gives just enough context to establish relevance, states why this connection matters, and makes the next move easy. This prompt handles either version and keeps it short enough that people actually read it.

Write an introduction email based on the type below.

TYPE: [introducing myself / introducing two other people to each other]

If introducing myself, include:
- Who I am in one line (relevant context only).
- How I found them or why I'm reaching out to them specifically.
- The clear reason for the intro and what I'm hoping for.
- An easy, low-pressure next step.

If introducing two people, include:
- A warm one-line setup.
- A sentence on each person and why they'd value knowing each other.
- A clean handoff so either can reply and take it forward.

Rules:
- Keep it under 130 words.
- Lead with relevance, not life story.
- One clear purpose. Don't bundle multiple asks.
- Warm and human, not stiff.

Details:
- [If self-intro] Who I am + why them + what I want: [fill in]
- [If double intro] Person A (name + one line): / Person B (name + one line): / Why they should connect:

How to use it

Pick the type first — self-intro and double-intro are different emails. For a self-introduction, the "why you specifically" line is what separates it from spam; reference something real (their work, a mutual contact, a specific reason). For a double intro, the golden rule is permission: ask both people before you connect them, then write it so neither feels put on the spot.

Keep the ask singular. Introduction emails that try to introduce and pitch and schedule all at once get none of the three.

Example output

Self-intro: "Hi Dr. Lee — I'm Maya, a science writer working on a piece about urban beekeeping. I came across your 2025 study on hive density and would love 15 minutes to make sure I represent the findings accurately. Would a short call next week work?"

Double intro: "Tom, meet Aisha — Aisha runs ops at a logistics startup and is exactly who you mentioned wanting to talk to about warehouse software. Aisha, Tom's been building in that space for years. I'll let you two take it from here!"

Variations

Mutual connection: Add "We share a contact, [name], who suggested I reach out. Lead with that — it's my warmest credential."

Following an event: Add "We met briefly at [event]. Remind them of the specific moment so they place me, then make the ask."

Investor/partner intro: Add "This is a high-stakes double intro. Make each person's value to the other crisp and specific — both are busy."

Re-introduction: Add "We've met before but it's been a while. Gently re-establish who I am without assuming they remember details."

Common pitfalls

Too much backstory. Your full history isn't relevant; the one thing that makes you relevant to them is. Cut everything else.

No reason. "I'd love to connect" with no purpose gets ignored. Name what you actually want and why it makes sense.

Connecting without consent. Surprise double intros put people on the spot. Always ask both sides first — it's the difference between a gift and an imposition.

Who uses this prompt

People reaching out to mentors, experts, or prospects cold; founders and recruiters making warm introductions; anyone following up after a conference; and the well-connected person everyone asks to "intro me to so-and-so." It makes the connection easy to say yes to.