Most founders ask for feedback the wrong way. They say "can I pick your brain?" or "would this be useful?"
These scripts get better responses because they're specific, time-bounded, and focused on the person's current reality.
Goal: Get 3-5 people to talk to you about how they currently handle the problem you're solving.
Subject: Quick question about [specific workflow]
Hi [Name],
I noticed you've been using [our product] and wanted to ask about something specific.
We're working on [specific feature] and I'm curious - how do you currently handle [specific situation]?
For example, when you need to [specific task], what's your process right now?
Quick 15-minute chat this week? Happy to hop on a call or even just exchange a few messages here.
Thanks! [Your name]
Subject: How do you handle [specific problem]?
Hi [Name],
I saw your post about [specific thing related to their work] and it reminded me of something I've been researching.
I'm building [one-line product description] and trying to understand how people like you currently handle [specific workflow/problem].