# VIP Hunter List - Top 10 Targets

**Created:** 2026-04-26  
**Owner:** CMO (draft) + Founder (final review)  
**Goal:** 10 VIP supporters for first-hour PH upvotes  
**Launch:** May 7, 2026  
**Outreach Date:** April 28 (personal email from founder)

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## VIP Tier Criteria

**Who qualifies as VIP:**
- Beta testers who gave positive, detailed feedback
- Screenwriting influencers (1K+ followers)
- Founder friends (other startup founders, investors)
- Industry contacts (writers, directors, producers)

**Why VIP matters:**
- First-hour upvotes determine PH ranking velocity
- Personal outreach from founder = 90%+ response rate
- They amplify to their networks (multiplier effect)

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## VIP List (Draft - Founder to Review)

### Beta Testers (4 slots)

| # | Name | Email | Company/Role | Feedback Given | Priority |
|---|------|-------|--------------|----------------|----------|
| 1 | [TBD] | [TBD] | Beta Tester | [Feedback summary] | High |
| 2 | [TBD] | [TBD] | Beta Tester | [Feedback summary] | High |
| 3 | [TBD] | [TBD] | Beta Tester | [Feedback summary] | Medium |
| 4 | [TBD] | [TBD] | Beta Tester | [Feedback summary] | Medium |

**Notes:**
- Pull from waitlist seed data + beta tester list
- Prioritize those who gave detailed product feedback
- Include anyone who said "I'd definitely recommend this"

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### Screenwriting Influencers (3 slots)

| # | Name | Handle/Email | Platform | Followers | Why Them |
|---|------|--------------|----------|-----------|----------|
| 1 | [TBD] | [@handle] | Twitter/X | [X]K | Screenwriting tips, engaged audience |
| 2 | [TBD] | [@handle] | YouTube | [X]K | Script reviews, tutorial content |
| 3 | [TBD] | [@handle] | Instagram | [X]K | Visual storytelling, writer community |

**Potential Targets (Research Needed):**
- Screenwriting Twitter accounts (1K+ followers)
- YouTube script reviewers
- Reddit r/Screenwriting mods
- Screenwriting podcast hosts

**Outreach Angle:**
- "New tool that makes screenwriting faster"
- "Real-time collaboration like Google Docs"
- "Free tier for your followers"
- Exclusive early access / Pro account offer

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### Founder Network (3 slots)

| # | Name | Email | Company/Relationship | Why Them |
|---|------|-------|---------------------|----------|
| 1 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [Company] - [Relationship] | Fellow founder, supportive |
| 2 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [Company] - [Relationship] | Investor/advisor connection |
| 3 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [Company] - [Relationship] | Industry contact |

**Sources:**
- Founder's LinkedIn connections
- YC/accelerator network (if applicable)
- Other startup founders in network
- Previous coworkers in tech

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## Outreach Strategy

### Email Template (Personal from Founder)

**Subject:** Quick favor? Launching on Product Hunt May 7 🚀

**Body:**
```
Hey [Name],

I'm launching Scripter on Product Hunt next Thursday (May 7) and could use your support!

It takes 10 seconds:
1. Go to [PH link] at 12:01 AM PT Thursday
2. Click the upvote button
3. Optionally leave a comment or share

Product Hunt is huge for early visibility. Your upvote in the first hour especially matters.

Can I count on you?

Thanks!
[Founder Name]

P.S. Happy to return the favor on your next launch!
```

### Personalization Tips

**For Beta Testers:**
- Reference their specific feedback
- "You said [X] about the collaboration feature..."
- "Your feedback helped us improve [Y]..."

**For Influencers:**
- Reference their content
- "Love your [video/thread] about [topic]..."
- "Thought your audience would find this useful..."

**For Founder Friends:**
- Personal connection reminder
- "We met at [event]..."
- "Would love your support on this launch..."

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## Tracking & Follow-Up

### Response Tracking

| Name | Contacted | Response | Committed? | Upvoted? | Notes |
|------|-----------|----------|------------|----------|-------|
| [Name] | April 28 | [Y/N/Pending] | [Y/N] | [Y/N] | [Notes] |

### Follow-Up Schedule

| Date | Action | Target |
|------|--------|--------|
| April 28 | Initial outreach | All 10 VIP |
| April 30 | Gentle reminder | Non-responders |
| May 5 | "2 days left" | All 10 (reconfirm) |
| May 6 | "Tomorrow!" | All 10 |
| May 7 12:05 AM | "We're live!" + direct link | All 10 |

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## Success Metrics

| Metric | Target | Actual |
|--------|--------|--------|
| VIP outreach sent | 10 | |
| Response rate | 90%+ (9/10) | |
| Commitment rate | 80%+ (8/10) | |
| First-hour upvotes | 10/10 | |
| Amplification (shares) | 5+ | |

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## Incentives for VIPs

**What we offer:**
- Free Pro account (lifetime or 1 year)
- Early access to new features
- Public thank you in launch post
- Reciprocal support on their launches
- Potential case study / testimonial feature

**For Influencers Specifically:**
- Exclusive interview/demo opportunity
- Affiliate code for their audience (revenue share)
- Co-marketing opportunities
- Early access to AI features

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## Next Actions

### CMO (Before April 28)

1. ✅ Draft VIP list framework (this document)
2. ⏳ Founder provides 10 names (April 27 deadline)
3. ⏳ Research influencer handles/emails
4. ⏳ Load VIP emails into Mailchimp
5. ⏳ Personalize email templates per VIP
6. ⏳ Schedule April 28 send (9:00 AM PT)

### Founder (By April 27)

1. ⏳ Review this VIP list framework
2. ⏳ Fill in 10 names with emails
3. ⏳ Note any personal connections/context
4. ⏳ Approve email template
5. ⏳ Send personal VIP emails (April 28)

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## Research Needed

**Influencer Research (CMO):**
- Search Twitter: "screenwriting tips" (1K+ followers)
- Search YouTube: "script review" (5K+ subscribers)
- Check r/Screenwriting mods (Reddit)
- Search podcasts: "screenwriting podcast"

**Beta Tester Research (CTO/Founder):**
- Export beta tester list from database
- Include engagement metrics (who used it most?)
- Note who gave detailed feedback
- Prioritize enthusiastic users

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## Privacy Notes

- Keep VIP list confidential (not public)
- Don't share emails outside CMO/founder
- Use BCC if sending group emails (not recommended for VIP)
- Respect unsubscribe requests immediately

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**Related Docs:**
- `/marketing/product-hunt-supporter-outreach.md` - Full outreach strategy
- `/marketing/product-hunt-supporter-tracker-live.md` - Main tracker
- `/marketing/mailchimp-setup-guide.md` - Email platform setup

**Status:** Draft ready for founder review  
**Deadline:** April 27 (for April 28 outreach)