I want to message this person and in a way that he definitely responds to that. And I want to attach demo video of orris and what we are doing and why we want to connect.
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What's your name? Just type it in and I'll finalize the message right away.
takshit
Here's the message, written to hit the right notes for someone who is both a practicing ER physician and a venture partner at a16z - so it speaks to both sides of him:
LinkedIn Message to Sherman L.
Hi Sherman,
I'm Takshit, co-founder of Orris - an AI clinical decision and research tool built specifically for physicians. We're already being used by thousands of doctors, and the feedback from the frontlines has been remarkable.
I'm attaching a short demo so you can see it in action - I think you'll appreciate it both as an ER physician and from a venture lens.
We'd love your perspective: what resonates, what's missing, and whether there's a conversation worth having on the a16z bio+health side.
Would a 20-minute call work for you?
- Takshit, Co-founder, Orris
Why this works:
- Opens with proof ("thousands of doctors") - not just a pitch, signals real traction
- Attaches the demo directly - removes friction, lets him evaluate instantly
- Speaks to both identities - ER physician first, then the a16z angle. He'll respect that you see him as a clinician, not just a checkbook
- Ends with a single, low-friction ask - a 20-min call, not a vague "let's connect"
- Short - people like Sherman get dozens of messages; this respects his time
When you send it: Attach the Orris demo video directly to the LinkedIn message. Keep the message exactly this length - do not add more context. Shorter = more likely to get read and replied to.
this is what i have sent him. now i will find more such profiles and we will create messages for them one by one.
Message sent and invitation is out - great execution. I can see it went through with the demo video link and the Orris website.
Ready when you are. Just share the next profile screenshot and I'll write a tailored message for them right away.
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