Ask HN: How to propose a partnership with a startup?

1 points by MojoJolo 12y ago ↗ HN

I have a startup and would like to propose a partnership with other startup. How can I approach them?

Is cold email alright? What if I don't know their email? Can I just use Twitter to contact them?

Do I need to present the necessary documents already? Or just a short message about my proposal is enough?

Sorry for too many questions. But yeah, how to propose a partnership with a startup?

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In my experience startups have very little extra resources - you can't simply lay some documentation on them and expect it to "go to the right person". Why don't you pick up the phone and talk with them?

MojoJolo 12y ago ↗

I think email is more possible to contact them. I don't have their contact number, and I live in a different country.

nmcfarl 12y ago ↗

I agree completely with this. Additionally I wouldn't worry about the formality of the approach – if pinging them on Twitter is the best way to get the right person on the phone or out to a coffee - then ping them on the Twitter.