Why most boards don't produce intros
Most board-introduction motions produce zero pipeline because the asks are general ('let me know if you think of anyone'), unspecific ('help us with sales'), and uncalibrated to the board member's actual network. Board members want to help but won't do the cognitive work of figuring out who to introduce you to.
The quarterly cadence
The structure that produces consistent intro flow:
Two weeks before each board meeting: Send each board member a pre-matched list of 5-10 priority accounts where you believe they have warm coverage. For each account, include the target name, your hypothesis on why this board member can intro, and the pre-drafted forwardable email.
At the board meeting: Spend 5-10 minutes on the intro asks — not 'do you know anyone' but 'which of these 8 accounts do you have warm paths into?' Specific yes/no.
Between board meetings: Close the loop on every intro the board member made. Within 30 days of any intro, send the outcome: 'You introduced me to X, here's what happened.'
What 'pre-matched' means
Use LinkedIn or a relationship-intelligence tool to determine which target accounts each board member has likely warm coverage into. Don't ask 'do you know anyone at Acme?' — show them: 'You worked with Sarah at Stripe in 2019; she's now VP Sales at Acme. We'd like an intro.'
The closed-loop discipline
Board members lose motivation when their intros disappear into a void. Report outcomes. Even when intros didn't convert, the board member sees their effort had visibility. The next quarter's ask lands much better.
What to expect
A 5-person board running this cadence consistently produces 10-30 high-quality intros per quarter. The most engaged board member often produces 5-10 alone. The least engaged might produce 0-2. Track who's contributing and recalibrate the ask volume per member accordingly.
Common follow-ups
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