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How to Run a LinkedIn Outreach Campaign Targeting Android Hiring CTOs in 2026 (Step-by-Step Sequence & Tools)

A tactical guide to running LinkedIn outreach to Android Hiring CTOs using Origami’s built-in sequencer. Full copy-paste templates, refinement tips, and expected response rates.

Finn Mallery
Finn MalleryUpdated 9 min read

Founder @ Origami

Quick Answer: Origami now combines AI-powered lead generation with a built-in LinkedIn sequencer—so you can find, enrich, and send outreach to Android Hiring CTOs all from one platform. No exporting CSVs, no third‑party tools. The sequencer is included on every paid plan; you only pay for lead enrichment credits. Here’s the exact step‑by‑step campaign you can launch today.

If you’ve already built your list of Android Hiring CTOs (if not, grab our guide on finding them with live data), you’re sitting on a goldmine of verified contacts. The real work—turning that list into conversations and meetings—starts now. Below, I’ll walk you through exactly how to refine your list for LinkedIn, write a 3‑touch sequence that resonates deeply with tech leaders hiring Android talent, and send the whole thing without leaving Origami.


Step 1: Build Your List of Android Hiring CTOs in Origami

Even if you already have a list, this is the baseline. In Origami, you describe your ideal customer in plain English, and the AI agent does the rest—scanning the live web, chaining data sources, enriching contacts, and qualifying leads from one prompt. For Android Hiring CTOs, here’s the exact prompt I use:

Prompt: "Find CTOs and VPs of Engineering at mid‑market and enterprise companies in the US that are actively hiring Android developers. Show only those with open Senior Android engineer roles, a careers page listing mobile team openings, and recent mentions of Android expansion on LinkedIn or tech blogs. Enrich with work email, phone, and company tech stack."

Within minutes, Origami returns a clean table with:

  • Full name and title
  • Verified email and direct dial (when available)
  • Company name, size, and industry
  • LinkedIn profile URL
  • Tech stack details (e.g., Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, GraphQL) and hiring signals

There’s no credit card required to start—the free plan gives you 1,000 credits (roughly 50 enriched contacts) to test the workflow. If you need more leads, paid plans begin at $29/month. But the sequencer itself is free to use; you’re only paying for the data enrichment that powers your outreach.


Step 2: Refine and Qualify Your List for LinkedIn Outreach

A “big list” isn’t a strategy. Sending the same message to every Android‑hiring CTO will burn your LinkedIn account. Instead, I segment the list down to three tiers before any outreach starts:

  1. Tier 1 – Warm & Urgent
    Companies with

    • Open Android roles older than 60 days (desperation signal)
    • Recent funding rounds (cash to spend on talent)
    • CTOs who posted about hiring challenges in the last 90 days
  2. Tier 2 – Steady Builders
    Mid‑market firms steadily growing their mobile teams. Roles are open, but they aren’t in panic mode. These CTOs respond to efficiency—less time screening, higher quality pipelines.

  3. Tier 3 – Passive but Relevant
    No active job postings, but the company has shipped Android updates recently (play store changelogs, engineering blogs). These require a softer, research‑backed approach over several weeks.

In Origami, you can filter and segment directly inside the list view. I tag each contact by tier, then export (or keep in‑platform) only the Tier 1 and 2 for the LinkedIn sequence. Removing bad fits at this stage—like CTOs in companies with no Android presence or roles outside your buyer persona—saves sequence credits and LinkedIn reputation.


Step 3: Create Your LinkedIn Sequence (Copy‑Paste Templates for Android Hiring CTOs)

Origami gives you two ways to build a sequence:

  1. Paste your own templates. Write a 3‑touch sequence, set the delay between touches (e.g., Day 1 connection note, Day 3 follow‑up, Day 7 final message), and hit “Launch.” You keep full control over the copy.
  2. Let the Origami AI agent write it. Ask the agent to generate a personalized 3‑day LinkedIn sequence for all your leads automatically. It reads each contact’s title, company, and enrichment data, then writes messages that feel custom. Great if you’re scaling campaigns and don’t have time to hand‑craft 100 variations.

For a high‑touch approach (and to maximize reply rates), I recommend starting with the templates below. They’re battle‑tested with Android Hiring CTOs and reference the specific pain points that make them pick up the phone.

Day 1 – Connection Request (With Note)

Note (300‑character limit, fits perfectly):

", saw you’re scaling your Android team — finding senior Kotlin/Compose talent right now is a grind. I help mobile‑led companies fill those roles 40% faster without sacrificing quality. Would love to connect. – "

Why it works: It shows you’ve done your homework (senior Kotlin/Compose is the exact profile they’re chasing), names the pain (hard to find), and delivers a concrete metric (40% faster) without over‑pitching on the connection ask.

Day 3 – Follow‑Up Message (Once Connected)

Subject (for InMail, if applicable): "Quick thought on Android hiring"

Message:

", thanks for connecting. Quick question: are you currently managing Android hiring entirely in‑house, or would a faster pipeline of pre‑vetted candidates interest you? We’ve helped teams like [Similar Company] ship Android features weeks earlier by filling critical dev gaps in under 30 days. No obligation — just curious if timing is right."

Why it works: Open‑ended but binary question forces a mental toggle. The "pre‑vetted" descriptor addresses the CTO’s core fear: wasting engineering time on unqualified applicants. Mentioning a specific timeline (under 30 days) builds credibility.

Day 7 – Final Message (Soft Close)

Subject: "Android dev hiring — last note"

Message:

", totally understand if Android hiring isn’t a priority right now. However, if you’re tired of sifting through hundreds of irrelevant resumes, I’d love to share how we helped [Similar Company] hire 3 senior Android engineers in 4 weeks — same quality bar, zero recruiter spam. Worth a 10‑minute call? No hard feelings either way."

Why it works: This is the breakup email, but without the guilt‑trip. It re‑frames the value (quality + speed), reinforces a real customer example, and ends with a low‑pressure ask. The “no hard feelings” line stops the endless follow‑up loop and often triggers a reply from those who were simply busy.

If you’re using the AI‑generated option in Origami, the system will automatically customize these templates with details from each lead’s profile—like mentioning their specific tech stack or a recent Android app launch—so you still get the benefit of personalization without manual crafting.


Step 4: Send the Sequence Directly from Origami and Track Results

Once your sequence is ready, you don’t leave Origami to send it. The platform’s built‑in LinkedIn sequencer launches connection requests and follow‑up messages automatically, respecting the delay cadence you set (e.g., 2 days between touches). Here’s what happens after you click “Launch”:

  • Sending & tracking – Opens, clicks, and replies appear in the same dashboard where you built the list. You can see exactly when a CTO viewed your profile or accepted your connection.
  • Prospect context – While reviewing a contact’s activity, you still see their enriched profile (title, company, tech stack, tools). That means you always know why you reached out. No tab‑switching.
  • Automatic un‑enrollment – If someone replies (even a “not interested”), Origami pulls them out of the sequence immediately. No risk of sending a breakup message after they’ve already booked a meeting.

This end‑to‑end flow—find, enrich, sequence, send, track—puts the entire campaign in one place. No exporting CSVs, no syncing tools, no accidentally ghosting a warm lead.

What Response Rates to Expect

For a well‑targeted list of Android Hiring CTOs (Tier 1 and Tier 2, 150–300 contacts), a sequence like the one above typically yields:

  • Connection acceptance: 35–50%
  • Reply rate (positive or neutral): 15–25%
  • Meeting booked: 5–10% of total prospects reached

These numbers assume your LinkedIn profile is optimized (clear value proposition, relevant Headline, a few Android‑specific content posts) and that you’re sending no more than 25–50 connection requests per day to avoid restrictions. Origami’s sequencer handles the pacing for you.

When to Iterate on Messaging vs. Iterate on the List

If after 200+ messages you’re seeing low reply rates but high connection acceptance, the problem is likely in your follow‑up copy—test a more provocative pain point or a tighter offer. If connection acceptance is poor (<25%), the list targeting is off; revisit your Origami prompt or qualification criteria. The beauty of having list‑building and sequencing in one tool is you can tweak both without ever leaving the dashboard.


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