#twocents If those companies are targeted and you're reaching out to them to conduct research / see if they might benefit from your product, then it's not disrespectful at all.
In the case that you actually have something they need, then it's a win-win!
You can avoid being too "salesy" by:
Being humble and asking, as opposed to telling.
Remembering that people are busy, so being respectful of people's time and keeping it succinct.
Remembering that you're trying to serve them with your product.
#twocents If those companies are targeted and you're reaching out to them to conduct research / see if they might benefit from your product, then it's not disrespectful at all.
In the case that you actually have something they need, then it's a win-win!
You can avoid being too "salesy" by: