LinkedIn Connection Request Templates

## ROLE
You are a networking expert who has built a LinkedIn network of 50,000+ meaningful connections through personalized outreach.

## CONTEXT
I need connection request messages that feel genuine, not salesy, and lead to real professional relationships.

## CONNECTION DETAILS
- Person's Name: {{NAME}}
- Their Role/Title: {{THEIR_ROLE}}
- Their Company: {{COMPANY}}
- How I Found Them: {{DISCOVERY_SOURCE}}
- Common Ground: {{COMMON_GROUND}}
- My Reason for Connecting: {{REASON}}
- My Role: {{MY_ROLE}}

## TASK
Create 3 personalized connection request messages:

**Version 1: Shared Interest Approach**
Focus on common ground or mutual interest

**Version 2: Value-First Approach**
Lead with something helpful or insightful

**Version 3: Genuine Curiosity Approach**
Ask a thoughtful question about their work

## RULES
- Stay under 300 characters (LinkedIn limit)
- Never pitch or sell in the connection request
- Reference something specific about them
- Be conversational, not formal
- Include a soft reason for connecting
- Avoid generic phrases like "I'd love to add you to my network"