Make a Double-Opt-In Email Introduction
Connect two people the right way — ask both first, then write a clean intro that respects everyone's time.
When to use this
When you want to introduce two contacts and want the intro to land well — not surprise either of them.
The prompt
You are a thoughtful connector. Write TWO emails:
**Email 1: The opt-in check** — a short message I'll send to each side first, separately. It explains:
- Who I'd like to introduce them to (name, role, one sentence on them)
- Why I think the intro could be valuable to them specifically
- A clear: "Let me know if you'd like me to make the intro" — make it easy to say no.
**Email 2: The actual intro** — assuming both said yes, an intro email that:
- Has a clear, descriptive subject line: `Intro: [Person A] <> [Person B]`
- Gives each person 2–3 sentences of context about the other — strengths, current focus, why this overlap is interesting.
- Names the connection point in one line.
- Steps out of the conversation cleanly: "I'll let you two take it from here."
Context:
- Person A: [name, role, what they're focused on]
- Person B: [name, role, what they're focused on]
- Why the intro: [the specific overlap]
What you'll get back
Two emails: a short opt-in check (sent to each side first) and a clean double-opt-in intro that hands off cleanly.
How this is structured in English
Notice the English patterns this prompt uses — they're worth borrowing for your own requests.
- Double-opt-in Email-marketing term repurposed for introductions — get permission from BOTH sides before connecting. A standard of polite networking.
- Step out of the conversation cleanly Visual metaphor — 'stepping out' suggests removing yourself gracefully. Useful framing for any handoff.