AI Writes 'Personalized' Cold Outreach Message

This blog is part of the Networking with AI Series:

I recently found an AI 'agent' bot writes a cold outreach message to a linkedin member based on the profiles of you and the receipient.

It did ok, but not fantastic, like most AI bots. What I love about it that it scans recent posts and updates, not just profiles. I like how it created three options to choose from.

It's called LinkedIn FirstDraftAI developed by @makewithmohit

The App's Developers' intro to this app:

"The agent is a smart tool designed to streamline personalized outreach by analyzing both your profile and your prospect's profile. It scrapes recent posts, updates, and shared content from the prospect’s profile to craft a tailored first message. Using AI, it identifies shared interests, relevant achievements, or potential conversation starters to create a compelling and professional introduction. This tool ensures your outreach feels genuine and personalized, improving your chances of building meaningful connections, whether for networking, sales, or collaborations. It's ideal for professionals seeking to save time while maintaining the quality of their interactions."

What I don't like about this bot is that I can't revise the message and offer feedback, like some of the LLMs (large language models) like ChatGPT can do.

Try the app for yourself here:

https://agent.ai/profile/3z0pqlwbqujl8hes

Another tool that may be helpful here is Talking Points at a Networking Event, which creates 3 conversation starters for someone who has a LinkedIn profile. This bot doesn't analyze posts and updates, only profiles. Just remember, some profiles are out of date and asking 'What have you been working on recently?' can be a great way to start a conversation.

Try the bot 'Talking Points at a Networking Event' here: https://agent.ai/profile/ps12scvy1oa44z4d

Here's an example of the results for my friend, Skyler Hartman who loves AI and invests in self storage units. Having just spoken to my friend for 40 minutes today, I give this bot a 7/10.

Based on Skyler Hartman's LinkedIn posts, here are three talking points you can use for your meeting at a networking event:

1. Strategic Business Growth and Acquisitions: Skyler Hartman is a self-storage investor who emphasizes strategic acquisitions and business growth. A notable achievement is the acquisition of Walton Way Storage in Augusta, GA, which was secured off-market with favorable seller financing. Discussing strategies for identifying and securing off-market deals or the importance of strategic location choices could be a great conversation starter.

2. Leveraging Technology and AI for Productivity: Skyler has shared insights on using AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to enhance productivity and streamline business operations. You could discuss the role of AI in business, share experiences with similar tools, or explore how technology can be leveraged to improve efficiency and decision-making processes.

3. Building a Positive Work Environment and Team: Skyler values creating an attractive work environment that naturally draws in talented individuals. This philosophy extends to business and team building, as seen in his posts about cultivating a "garden" that attracts opportunities. You might discuss the importance of company culture, strategies for team building, or how to create an environment that fosters growth and attracts top talent.