Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Using AI to Annoy Prospects?

 

AI personalizes but often without correct context. 

 

I can’t tell you how many LinkedIn messages I get that are “personalized” but ignore key information. For example, they personalize based on me being a founder and demo/discovery skills training but ignore the fact that I’m not producing software, taking external funding, or hiring employees. Similarly, they all assume that I’m an early-stage company. 

 

Yes, I’m the Founder, but I founded the company 23 years ago. Definitely not early stage!

 

Yes, I work with software but not producing software. Stop offering me development services!

 

And no, I’ve never taken external funding for this business and never will!

 

And no, I don’t have or want any employees (led a team of 120 folks before and don’t need the whining or headaches!).

 

“Quick chat?” I don’t think so!

 

So: Either train your AI to dig deeper and assess more effectively or suffer the consequences!

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