I’ve reached out to quite a few DevRel teams in the past — some replies came fast, others… never. Over time, I’ve figured out a few things that really help get a response and start a good relationship.
If you’re trying to connect with a DevRel team (to integrate, collab, or just ask for help), here’s what’s worked for me:
1. Be super clear on your ask
Don’t send a vague “Hi, can we talk?”
Instead, say:
“Hey, I’m working on X. I’d love 15 mins to chat about [integration, feature feedback, event, etc.]. Are you the right person to talk to?”
2. Know where to find them
Some teams live on Discord. Others on GitHub, Telegram, X, forums… Find where they’re most active and reach out there.
If you DM someone who hasn’t tweeted since 2022, you’ll probably wait forever.
3. Don’t send an essay
Brief + relevant = gold.
Say who you are, why you’re reaching out, and what you need in 3–4 sentences tops.
4. Show them you’ve done some homework
Quickly mention that you’ve tried the docs or watched a demo.
(“I saw your recent talk on ZK integrations — loved the example with Cairo 1.0!”)
Trust me, this makes your message land better.
5. Be a human, not a ticket
These folks aren’t support agents — they care about relationships.
Start with some appreciation if you genuinely mean it, and don’t treat them like bots.
6. Follow up (just once)
If you don’t hear back in 4–5 days, it’s okay to follow up. Just be chill about it:
“Hey! Just checking in on this — totally understand if busy. Appreciate your time!”
TL;DR: If you want a DevRel team to help, meet them where they are, respect their time, and don’t be weird. It’s all about clear, kind, and human outreach.