These opening lines are designed to capture attention in the first 5-8 seconds of your note:

1. This Won’t Be Another Boring DM

"I know you probably get a lot of messages, but this is different because..."

2. Hey, We Both Like the Same Things

"I noticed we both follow [influencer/thought leader] and their ideas on [topic]..."

3. Here’s a Crazy Stat I Found

"I just came across research showing only 12% of [their industry] companies are..."

4. Hot Take Incoming…

"Most [their role] believe [common belief], but our data shows the opposite..."

5. This News Made Me Think of You

"With [recent industry event/change] happening this week, I thought you might be..."

6. Congrats, That’s Huge!

"Your recent [achievement/milestone] caught my attention because..."

7. Quick One For You

"I've been curious about how companies like [their company] are handling..."

8. Here’s What Just Worked For Someone Like You

"We recently helped [similar company] solve [specific problem] by..."

9. This Surprised Me Too

"I noticed the surprising connection between your work in [area] and our recent findings in [related field]..."

10. I Get It