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Introduction email generator
This generator writes introduction emails: connecting two of your contacts, asking someone for an intro, or introducing yourself through a mutual connection. For the best email, say who each person is, why they should talk, and who suggested it. Ask permission before connecting two busy people, so the intro lands as welcome.
Write your message
Free, no signup. The example is filled in: press the button, then replace it with your own situation. In Capstone, a message like it is written for each person you know when their check-in is due.
How to use it
- Pick the situation: introducing two people, asking for an intro, or introducing yourself through a mutual contact.
- Describe each person in a line and the specific reason they should talk.
- Generate the email, then cut anything the reader does not need to decide whether to reply.
- For two-person intros, check with both sides first, then send one short email to both.
Examples
1. Asking permission before an intro (double opt-in)
Why it works: Asking first protects your contact's time and makes them far more likely to show up for the conversation.
2. Connecting two contacts after both said yes
Why it works: One line on each person, a clear reason, and a named owner for the next step keeps the intro from stalling.
3. Asking a contact for an introduction
Why it works: A forwardable blurb and an easy way to decline make the favor small and low risk for your contact.
4. Introducing yourself through a mutual contact
Why it works: Leading with the mutual contact's name in the subject and first line gives a stranger a reason to open and reply.
5. Introducing yourself to a new client contact after a handoff
Why it works: Showing you already know their priority makes a handoff feel like continuity rather than starting over.
6. Thanking the person who made the intro
Why it works: Thanking the introducer and moving them to bcc is the polite way to take the conversation over.
Tips for a message that sounds like you
- Always say why these two people should talk. "You two should connect" leaves both sides guessing.
- Ask both sides before a two-person intro. A surprise intro puts a busy person on the spot.
- When you ask for an intro, include a short blurb your contact can forward without rewriting.
- Name the mutual contact in the subject line when you introduce yourself.
- Say who should take the next step so the conversation does not stall after your email.
- Follow up with the introducer later and tell them how it went. It makes them glad they helped.
Did the intro you made go anywhere? Add a short follow-up to check in with both sides. It stops as soon as each person replies, so you do not nudge someone who already answered.
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A study of 20 million LinkedIn members found that acquaintances, more than close friends, led to new jobs (Science, 2022). Capstone keeps those people warm. You approve every message, and it goes from your own email or phone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you start an introduction email?
Start with the reason you are writing or the person who connected you. "[Name] suggested I reach out" or "I wanted to introduce you to someone working on [topic]" tells the reader in one line why this email is worth their time. Skip long pleasantries and save your background for the second sentence.
What is a good introductory line for an email?
A good introductory line names a shared connection or a specific reason for writing. For example: "Maria Lopez mentioned you rebuilt the onboarding process at your last company, and I am working on the same problem." It is specific to the reader, so they know it is not a mass email.
How do I introduce myself professionally in an email?
Give your name, role and company in one sentence, then explain why you are writing to this person in particular. Mention a mutual contact if you have one, make one clear ask, and offer an easy way to say no. Keep the whole email under 150 words so it can be read on a phone.
How do I politely begin an email?
Open with a simple greeting using their name, like "Hi Jordan," and get to the point in the first sentence. Politeness comes from respecting their time, not from long openers. A short line of context, such as who referred you or where you met, is warmer than "I hope this email finds you well."
What is a double opt-in introduction?
A double opt-in introduction means you ask each person privately whether they want to be introduced before you connect them. Only when both say yes do you send the joint email. It protects busy people from surprise requests, and the conversation that follows is more likely to happen.