smarter customer acquisition using AI

discover how to combine AI tools with smart filters to build precise, high-converting email lists without spending hours on LinkedIn.

yair levin

fintech product studio®

smarter customer acquisition using AI

discover how to combine AI tools with smart filters to build precise, high-converting email lists without spending hours on LinkedIn.

yair levin

fintech product studio®

at fintech product studio®, we specialize in crafting high-performance apps, websites, and marketing campaigns that not only look great but also deliver measurable results.

outbound prospecting isn’t optional anymore

most startups don’t fail because they built the wrong thing. they fail because not enough people heard about it. if you're waiting around for word of mouth or SEO to kick in, you're burning time and runway.

outbound prospecting is one of the most effective ways to get your product in front of the right people, fast. but most teams either skip it or do it badly. they send cold emails to the wrong people with generic messaging, then wonder why nothing sticks.

if you want consistent pipeline, you need a system.

what is outbound prospecting?

outbound prospecting is the process of identifying potential customers, building a targeted contact list, and reaching out to them directly, usually via email or LinkedIn. done well, it’s focused, data-driven, and surprisingly scalable.

it’s not just for sales teams. founders, marketers, and product leaders can all use outbound to validate ideas, book discovery calls, or launch something new.

why startups avoid it

let’s be honest: outbound sounds like grunt work. it feels manual, spammy, and thankless. founders avoid it because it’s time-consuming. growth marketers avoid it because they prefer levers with clearer attribution. and sales teams avoid it because... well, building a list sucks.

but that’s exactly why it works. if you put in the effort to do it well—clean data, sharp messaging, smart follow-ups—you stand out.

the right way to prospect

at growth hacker studio, we help startups set up outbound engines that are practical, scalable, and founder-friendly. here’s how we typically approach it:

  1. define your ICP
    we go beyond vague personas. we build a sharp ideal customer profile based on your current users, positioning, and goals.

  2. build a targeted list
    using tools like apollo, we pull in verified, filtered, and segmented contact data. not just a list—an actual pipeline.

  3. write emails that don’t suck
    no “just checking in.” no recycled cold outreach. we write short, human messages that get replies.

  4. launch the campaign
    we automate outreach across email and linkedin, making sure each touch feels personal.

  5. test & improve
    we track opens, replies, and meetings booked—then optimize every round.

the tools we use

apollo is our go-to for prospecting data. it gives us access to 265m+ contacts, enrichment tools, filtering, and integrations. we pair it with our own sequences, tracking, and testing layers to keep things fast and focused.

why this matters

outbound done right means:

  • you’re not waiting for traffic

  • you set the narrative early

  • you talk to users faster

  • you build pipeline before product-market fit

most early-stage teams don’t need 100 leads. they need 10 real conversations with the right people.

need help getting started?

we build outbound systems that actually work. if you’re ready to go from zero to pipeline in a week, get in touch.

Let’s keep in touch.

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