It can be really simple. Ex 1: I see you invested in X, which is similar to what I'm doing for this reason, and so I'd love to get your insight. Ex 2: I read yo

It can be really simple. Ex 1: I see you invested in X, which is similar to what I'm doing for this reason, and so I'd love to get your insight. Ex 2: I read your post on X; we're having this issue now and I'd love to get your insight on this piece. Ex 3: Given your experience running X, I think you could help us with Y. It doesn't have to be long or superficial, though that pre-supposes you do sincerely need help with Y. If you're just looking for money, then that may not be the case. But in that situation, I'm probably not the right angel investor.