It seems like in your initial email you come across asking them for advice (flattering), but follow up with request for their contacts? Is that right? If so, maybe be upfront the first time about what you really need from them. Keep it short if you can.
Good point. My intention is not to solicit their contacts but to have a dialogue about the best way to secure a developer. I'll take your feedback and that of other HN'ers and rethink how I am approaching people with my inquiry.
Thanks everyone.
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It seems like in your initial email you come across asking them for advice (flattering), but follow up with request for their contacts? Is that right? If so, maybe be upfront the first time about what you really need from them. Keep it short if you can.
Good point. My intention is not to solicit their contacts but to have a dialogue about the best way to secure a developer. I'll take your feedback and that of other HN'ers and rethink how I am approaching people with my inquiry. Thanks everyone.