Use case

Automate LinkedIn Outreach

Use case3 apps5 steps~15 min to set up

LinkedIn is where your buyers, investors, and partners hang out — but spending an hour a day on connection requests, outbound messages, and engagement is time most operator founders don't have. The alternative is hiring an SDR or agency, which costs $3k-$10k/month for what's essentially repetitive, rule-based work.

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Use case3 apps5 steps~15 min to set up

How Starch solves it

The path forward

Starch LinkedIn Automation runs your LinkedIn presence throughout the day. It accepts and rejects incoming connections based on criteria you set in plain English, sends targeted outbound invites to your ICP, and leaves thoughtful comments on posts from people in your network. All via browser automation at human pace — so LinkedIn sees normal activity, not bot behavior. Your CRM stays connected so new connections flow into your pipeline automatically.

Walkthrough

Launch a targeted LinkedIn outreach campaign

1 Describe your ICP in plain English: 'CPG founders with fewer than 20 employees in the US.'

2 Set the daily volume — 15-30 connection requests per day is the safe range.

3 Write a personalized connection note template with placeholders for name and company.

4 Turn on the campaign; Starch paces the invites throughout the day at human speed.

5 Check the daily summary email each morning: who accepted, who replied, and any new conversations to pick up manually.

See this running on Starch

Connect your tools, describe what you want, and the agent builds it. Free during open beta.

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Apps that power this

Marketing

LinkedIn Automation

Your LinkedIn on autopilot — manage connections, engage with your network, and grow your presence. All powered by browser automation that runs on your behalf throughout the day.

Marketing

CRM

A customizable CRM that adapts to your workflow. Describe how you work and AI designs a CRM tailored to you — or import from an existing CRM.

Productivity

Email Agent

AI that organizes your inbox and drafts replies instantly. Smart prioritization, automated follow-ups, and one-click actions help you reach inbox zero and get through email twice as fast.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will this get my LinkedIn account banned?

Starch uses browser automation at human pace, not API calls. It respects LinkedIn's rate limits and takes natural pauses between actions. This is the approach that keeps accounts safe. That said, you're still subject to LinkedIn's terms of service — read them and decide your comfort level.

Can I combine this with my CRM?

Yes. New connections and replies flow into your Starch CRM automatically, so your pipeline stays current without manual data entry. You can also use CRM data to inform your outreach targeting.

Does it write personalized messages?

You set the template with placeholders (first name, company, a hook). Starch fills them in for each recipient. The messages look personal because they are — they're assembled from real profile data, not generic blasts.

Is LinkedIn Automation available now?

LinkedIn Automation is live during beta. Try Starch at app.starch.ai.