Cold Networking for Corp Dev roles

Exploring Corp Dev roles and wanted to ask any recommendations on cold networking. Should I reach out to decision makers i.e. Directors and up or start with more junior folks to work my way up with additional referrals? 

I'm coming from a IB/PE background so any pointers on messaging would be appreciated.

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