Drop a name
It never hurts to mention the connections you and your contact have in common as long as they’re relevant to the ongoing conversation.
Example: I had lunch with Kylie Larson yesterday and your name came up. (All good things!) She said your team is still looking for the right project management tool. I wondered if [software] is still on your radar. I could set you up with a free trial account. Then we could meet for a 15-minute video walk-through so you can see if [software] is the best solution for you. Should I make that happen?
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