Don't skip this step and cold email candidates ​more info without their consent.

This
will backfire in virtually all situations. You should message, followup as needed
and continue to add connections. Your goal is to send out lots of more-info emails.
Send, send, send.

Focus on quantity.​ At this stage neither side has committed to anything. If you
realize that you've made progress with the wrong candidates say something along
the lines of, "we've made a decision to go in another direction" and thank them for
their time or interest.

STEP 3: SEND 10+ "MORE-INFO" EMAILS (per position)

If a 'qualified candidate' agrees to connect with you and agrees to receive an email
with more info, you have​ about 50/50 chance of getting a phone call​. Don't screw
this step up. All you have to do is send a 'brief' email explaining your idea, offer to
schedule a call to discuss and attach a document outlining your business idea
(attach either a​ 1-2 page 'executive summary' or 5-10 slide 'executive deck​'.

State that you "see a tremendous opportunity" with an 'exit' on the horizon.
Mention an industry specific shift or paradigm. Include your objective (to build a
team) and your role (can't help you here). Mention that the attached document will
provide more details. Close by offering to schedule a call to discuss further.

STEP 4: SPEAK WITH 3+ CANDIDATES (per position)

Be it over the phone, video or in-person, you are not going to convince anyone of
repute or secure anyone that will add value via text, chat, or email. No heavy hitter