Okay to ask for job directly in cold email - okay to follow up if no response?

I've been emailing VPs/founders/etc. in my area with smaller, approachable offices. I've been more direct in cold emailing asking if they have any roles/op's at their offices instead of asking for coffee, a phone call, etc. (please let me know if this is too aggressive)

My main question, is this approach okay and for the 99% of emails that go unanswered, is it okay to follow up on them? I don't want to be pushy if my approach is completely wrong anyway

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