How should I write this Cold Email?

Hey guys,

I was looking to reach out to an alum. Any help for this particular situation?

  • first, the alum's not on linkedin but is featured on bank's website.
  • no email address is mentioned, but i found out the sample format through google

My only concern is not to sound overeager, IYKWIM.

Thanks

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I think the user Vontropants had a really good format, check his previous threads.

[quote]The HBS guys have MAD SWAGGER. They frequently wear their class jackets to boston bars, strutting and acting like they own the joint. They just ooze success, confidence, swagger, basically attributes of alpha males.[/quote]
 
notaspammerDid this before when emailing a high-up at a big PE fund. Just said "I saw your profile in XX's alumni database and on XX PE's website." Didn't mention how I got his email address and it was never brought up when we talked.

Awesome. Thanks

 
seedy underbelly
FreezePopsTalk about how much better Columbia College is than general studies.

That would be irrelvant. We're Yalies. :)

Are you a part of that whole Yale thing?
 

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