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title: "What is a warm introduction? – Invenitor"
description: "A warm introduction is when someone who knows both of you connects you. Here is how to ask for one and what to do when you cannot get one."
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Glossary

# What is a warm introduction?

A warm introduction is when someone who knows both of you connects you, so the person hears about you from someone they already trust.

By Invenitor team. Updated 2026-11-01.

## How do you ask for one?

Write a short note your contact can forward. Say who you want to meet, why, and what you are asking for. Make it easy to say no. Investors and senior people often prefer this route. See [how to reach investors](https://invenitor.com/guides/find-an-investors-email).

## What if nobody can introduce you?

A clear, specific first email from a stranger still works. See [how to write one](https://invenitor.com/guides/write-a-first-email-to-a-stranger).

## Guides on this

- [How to find an investor's email and reach them well](https://invenitor.com/guides/find-an-investors-email)
- [How to find alumni from your college and reach out](https://invenitor.com/guides/find-alumni)

## Related terms

- [Gatekeeper](https://invenitor.com/glossary/gatekeeper)
- [People search](https://invenitor.com/glossary/people-search)

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