How to Send Founder Emails to Selected User Segments
Guide to creating user segments and targeting them with personalized founder emails.

User Segmentation Basics
Segments help you send the right message to the right users.
Creating Segments
Step 1: Define Criteria
What makes this group different?
- Plan type
- Activation status
- Company size
- Signup date
Step 2: Build the Segment
Use filters to create the group:
- Status = Trial
- AND Signup Date > 7 days ago
- AND Has Not Activated
Step 3: Validate
Check the segment makes sense:
- How many users?
- Does the list look right?
- Sample a few profiles
Using Segments in Automation
Trigger Conditions
"Send this email only to users in segment X"
Dynamic Segments
Segments update automatically as users meet criteria.
Segment Ideas
Trial at Risk
Trial users who haven't activated in 7+ days
Happy Customers
Paid users with high engagement
Re-Engagement Targets
Previously active users who've gone quiet
Upsell Candidates
Active users approaching plan limits
Measuring Segment Performance
Track for each segment:
- Open rates
- Reply rates
- Activation/conversion rates
Use insights to refine segments and messaging.

