I tried almost the same thing on linkedIn except using a FREE way to send messages. Instead of paying for the membership, seek out groups that have your people of interest. Usually groups are free to join. Then when you and your target is in the same group you can send them a message. When you see "How do you know this person" just select the box that has "groups you belong in".
The bad news is that I didn't get any responses from my messages that went to PMs or similar employees. Although, I did get responses from internal recruiters. My message wasn't to ask for an interview, but to find out what a company is working on and what are their current challenges, so I could supposedly offer my help.
The bad news is that I didn't get any responses from my messages that went to PMs or similar employees. Although, I did get responses from internal recruiters. My message wasn't to ask for an interview, but to find out what a company is working on and what are their current challenges, so I could supposedly offer my help.