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name: post-event-research
description: Research people you met at an event to follow up effectively
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# Post-Event Research
#claudeai

## When to Use
You met someone at an event, conference, or networking situation and want to follow up meaningfully.

## What I Need
- Person's name and company
- Context: Where did you meet? What did you discuss?
- What do you want from the relationship?

## The Goal

Turn a fleeting meeting into a real connection by:
1. Understanding who they really are
2. Finding genuine common ground
3. Crafting a follow-up that stands out

## Quick Research Checklist

### Basic Intel
- [ ] LinkedIn profile (full read)
- [ ] Company website (what they do)
- [ ] Their role and responsibilities
- [ ] How long at current company

### Deeper Context
- [ ] Career trajectory (LinkedIn history)
- [ ] Content they create (posts, articles, podcasts)
- [ ] Mutual connections
- [ ] Previous companies (might know people)
- [ ] Education (school connections)

### Connection Points
- [ ] Shared experiences or interests
- [ ] Content you could reference
- [ ] People you both know
- [ ] Problems you might help with

## Research-to-Follow-Up Workflow

**Step 1: Research (5-10 min)**
Gather intel per checklist above.

**Step 2: Identify Hook**
What's the most interesting/relevant connection point?
- Shared interest mentioned at event
- Content they published that resonates
- Problem you can help with
- Mutual connection to reference

**Step 3: Craft Follow-Up**

```
Subject: [Reference to your conversation]

Hi [Name],

Great meeting you at [event] - I enjoyed our conversation about [specific topic you discussed].

[One sentence showing you researched them: reference their work, content, or something specific]

[Your value-add or reason to stay connected - keep it about them]

[Clear, low-pressure next step]

[Name]
```

## Output Format

```
## Post-Event Brief: [Name] - [Company]

**Met at:** [Event, date]
**Discussed:** [What you talked about]

**About Them:**
- Role: [Title at Company]
- Background: [Key career points]
- Focus areas: [What they care about]

**Connection Points:**
1. [Something you have in common]
2. [Topic that resonated]
3. [Mutual connection]

**How You Can Help Them:**
- [Value you could provide]

**How They Could Help You:**
- [What you want from relationship]

**Follow-Up Approach:**
- Timing: [When to reach out]
- Channel: [LinkedIn / Email / Both]
- Hook: [What to reference]

**Draft Follow-Up:**

Subject: [Subject line]

[Full email draft]
```

## Timing

| Situation | Follow Up |
|-----------|-----------|
| Hot lead / clear next step | Same day or next morning |
| Warm connection | Within 48 hours |
| General networking | Within 1 week |
| Later follow-up needed | Schedule reminder for relevant moment |

## Pro Tips

- Connect on LinkedIn FIRST with personalized note, then email
- Reference something SPECIFIC from your conversation
- Make it easy to say yes (low-commitment ask)
- Follow their content before reaching out again
- Don't be transactional - build relationship first