A practical guide
to networking.
I’ve sent 10,000+ cold emails, made 500+ introductions, and built a personal CRM with 2,500+ people. Here’s the practical side of it: what to say, what to remember, and how to help.
How to write a cold email worth answering
How I approach cold email after 10,000+ messages: choosing people, writing a useful ask, following up, and turning a reply into a real conversation.
How to make an introduction that actually helps
How I make introductions after 500+ connections: ask both people first, request a forwardable blurb, write the email, and handle silence or a no.
How to use a personal CRM to keep in touch
Inside my personal CRM of 2,500+ people: the notes I keep, how reminders and automation help, and simple ways to stay in touch without making it weird.
How to talk to strangers when you’re a little shy
How I talk to strangers as a shy person: simple conversation starters, joining small groups, leaving comfortably, and following up the next day.
How to host a networking event when you’re shy
How I host networking events while shy, from home gatherings to GDC meetups with 60+ people. Invitations, name tags, icebreakers, and follow-up.
How to build an auto-updating personal CRM with AI
Build an AI personal CRM using email history, linked tags, conversation notes, and thoughtful automations. A step-by-step guide with prompts and visual examples.
Tell me something
interesting about you.
I’ve told you a lot about me. What’s something I should know about you?
A project you’re building, an oddly specific interest, something you changed your mind about. Whatever you could happily talk about for a while.
“Hey Sydney! Lately, I’ve been really into…”
A few sentences are plenty. You don’t need a big achievement or a polished pitch. I’m curious about the person.
Hopefully, this is how we go from strangers to knowing each other.