Using the Matcher
A step-by-step guide to finding collaborators with the Matcher.
Step 1: Prepare Your Contacts
Before using the Matcher, gather your contact list. The more information you provide, the better the matching will be.
Ideal contact information includes:
- Full name
- Job title or role
- Company or organization
- Any notes about the person
Step 2: Upload Your Contacts
Navigate to the Matcher page and upload your contacts. You can:
- Paste data directly from a spreadsheet
- Upload a CSV file
- Type or paste plain text
CSV Format Example:
Name,Title,Company
Jane Doe,Product Designer,Acme Inc
John Smith,Software Engineer,TechCorpStep 3: Run the Matching
Once your contacts are uploaded, click the button to start matching. The AI agent will analyze each contact and determine their relevance.
You'll see a real-time workflow showing:
- Current processing step
- Progress through your contacts
- Preliminary results as they come in
Step 4: Review Results
When matching is complete, you'll see your contacts ranked by match quality. For each contact, you'll see:
- Match score
- Reason for the ranking
- Suggested next steps
Step 5: Take Action
Use your results to prioritize outreach:
- Start with your highest-ranked matches
- Use the reasoning to personalize your outreach
- Keep notes on conversations for future reference
Tips for Better Results
- Include as much context about each contact as possible
- Add notes about how you know each person
- Run the Matcher periodically as your network grows
- Use results to inform, not dictate, your outreach strategy