Master Inoopa in 10 Minutes: Your Complete Getting Started Guide
From zero to 50 qualified B2B leads in just 10 minutes, here's your step-by-step platform walkthrough
By Jean-Pol Boone, CEO & Founder, Inoopa | Reading Time: 12 minutes
Welcome to Inoopa!
You're about to discover how to find 50+ perfectly qualified B2B leads in the next 10 minutes, without any complex setup, training manuals, or technical expertise.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from your first search to exporting contacts straight into your CRM. Whether you're a sales rep looking to fill your pipeline, a marketer building targeted lists, or a consultant prospecting for clients, this guide has you covered.
What You'll Learn in This Guide
By the end of this article, you'll know how to:
- ✓ Write perfect search queries using natural language (with copy-paste examples)
- ✓ Understand and filter your results for precision targeting
- ✓ Find verified contact information for decision-makers
- ✓ Export leads to your CRM in one click
- ✓ Use advanced power-user techniques to 10x your results
Let's dive in.
Step-by-Step Platform Walkthrough
Step 1: Access the Platform
Where to Go:
Log in to app.inoopa.com/lead-generation
What You'll See:
You'll land directly on the Lead Generation interface a clean search bar waiting for your first query.
No overwhelming menus, no confusing dashboards. Just a simple, focused starting point designed to get you results fast.
Why This Matters:
We intentionally designed Inoopa to eliminate friction. Traditional B2B databases overwhelm you with filters, dropdowns, and complex query builders. We believe prospecting should be as easy as using Google.
Pro Tip: Bookmark this URL. You'll be coming back often to run new searches, monitor alerts, and export fresh leads.
Step 2: Write Your First Search Query
This is where the magic happens, and where most people underestimate how easy it is.
The Secret to Great Searches
Talk to Inoopa like you'd talk to a colleague.
No complex filters. No Boolean operators. No technical jargon. Just natural language.
Instead of thinking "I need to filter by NACE code 62.01, employee range 10-50, and funding status," just type what you're looking for.
Example Queries (Copy & Paste These!)
Here are proven search queries you can copy and paste right now:
For SaaS Sales:
Find SaaS companies in Belgium with 10-50 employees
For Consultants:
Find manufacturing companies in Brussels with 100+ employees undergoing digital transformation
For Recruiters:
Companies in fintech sector looking for senior developers in Amsterdam
Pro Tips for Better Searches
The more specific your query, the better your results. Include:
- Industry/Sector: "SaaS," "e-commerce," "manufacturing," "fintech"
- Location: City, region, or country
- Company Size: Employee count or revenue range
- Intent Signals: "raised funding," "hiring," "expanding," "new office"
Example Formula:
Find [industry] companies in [location] with [size] that are [intent signal]
Start broad, then refine. Your first search might be "SaaS companies in Belgium" then you can narrow based on what you see in the results.
Step 3: Review Your Results
Within seconds of hitting enter, Inoopa's AI analyzes 200+ data sources and returns enriched company profiles.
What Each Result Includes
Every company profile gives you comprehensive intelligence:
✓ Company name, website, and full address
- Complete business identity
- Physical location and contact details
✓ Employee count and revenue estimates
- Company size indicators
- Growth trajectory data
✓ Industry classification and business description
- Semantic categorization (not outdated NACE codes)
- Plain language description of what they actually do
✓ Decision-maker contacts (when available)
- Names, titles, verified emails
- Direct phone numbers
✓ Social media profiles and recent news
- LinkedIn, Twitter, company blog
- Press releases, funding announcements, hiring activity
Understanding the Results Page
Sort Your Results By:
- Relevance - AI-ranked by fit with your query (default)
- Company Size - Employees or revenue
- Location - Alphabetically or by proximity
- Recent Activity - News, funding, hiring signals
Quick Actions:
- Click any company card to see full profile
- Hover to preview key details without clicking
- Star companies to save for later review
- Select multiple for batch export
Pro Tip: Don't just look at the top 5 results. Sometimes hidden gems appear on page 2-3, especially for niche searches. The AI ranks by relevance, but your specific needs might prioritize different factors.
Step 4: Refine & Filter Results
Got too many results? Too few? Here's how to dial in precision targeting.
Smart Filters (Optional But Powerful)
** By Company Size:** Filter by exact employee ranges:
- 1-10 (startups)
- 10-50 (scale-ups)
- 50-200 (mid-market)
- 200+ (enterprise)
** By Location:** Narrow down to specific geographies:
- Country level (Belgium, Netherlands)
- Region (Flanders, Brussels Capital, Amsterdam area)
- City (Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Utrecht)
** By Industry:** Semantic sector categorization (not NACE codes):
- Technology & Software
- E-commerce & Retail
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Professional Services
** Contact Availability:** Show only companies where we have:
- Verified email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Specific role titles (CEO, CMO, CTO, etc.)
The Layered Search Strategy
Don't try to get perfect results in one query. Instead, use progressive refinement:
Step 1 - Start Broad:
SaaS companies in Belgium
→ 500 results
Step 2 - Notice Patterns: Review results, spot trends (many are 50-200 employees)
Step 3 - Add Size Filter:
SaaS companies in Belgium 50-200 employees
→ 120 results
Step 4 - Add Intent Signal:
SaaS companies in Belgium 50-200 employees hiring sales
→ 23 perfect-fit results
Result: 23 highly qualified prospects instead of 500 mediocre ones.
Pro Tip: Save successful queries. When you find a query that delivers great results, save it so you can run it again later or set up alerts for new matches.
Step 5: Access Verified Contact Information
This is where Inoopa really shines compared to traditional databases.
Click on any company to see detailed decision-maker contacts.
What You'll Find
Contact Details:
- Full name and current job title
- Direct email address (verified ✓)
- Mobile phone number (when available)
- LinkedIn profile URL
- Department and reporting structure
VERIFIED DATA
All emails are validated with active "ping" technology bounce rate under 2%
Why This Matters:
Traditional databases give you emails that are 6-12 months old. People change jobs. Companies get acquired. Email addresses expire.
Inoopa verifies contacts in real-time:
- If someone left their job last week, we know
- If a company got acquired yesterday, we know
- If an email inbox is full or inactive, we know
The Result:
- Your outreach actually reaches the right person
- No embarrassing emails to people who left 6 months ago
- Higher response rates because you're talking to current decision-makers
Our Data Quality Promise:
- <2% email bounce rate (vs. 22% industry average)
- 96% accuracy on job titles
- Real-time updates when people change roles
- No outdated contacts from defunct companies
Step 6: Export to Your CRM
Found the perfect prospects? Now get them into your workflow with one click.
Export Process (3 Simple Steps)
1. Select the companies you want (or select all)
- Individual checkboxes for cherry-picking
- "Select All" for bulk export
- Star companies for later batch processing
2. Click "Export"
- One button, multiple format options
- Choose your preferred workflow
3. Choose your format: CSV, Excel, or direct CRM integration
- CSV - Universal format for any system
- Excel (.xlsx) - Formatted columns, ready to import
- CRM Direct - Automated sync to Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive
Supported CRM Integrations
Available Now:
- Salesforce (bi-directional sync)
- HubSpot (automatic contact creation)
- Pipedrive (deals created with context)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
Coming Soon:
- Zoho CRM
- Monday.com
- Copper
CSV/Excel Compatible With: Literally any CRM, email marketing platform, Google Sheets, or custom database.
What Gets Exported
Company Data:
- Name, website, address
- Industry, size, revenue
- Description and business model
Contact Data:
- Name, title, email, phone
- LinkedIn URL
- Department
Intelligence:
- Recent news and events
- Funding history
- Technology stack
- Hiring signals
Pro Tip: Set up automatic weekly exports for saved searches. New companies matching your criteria will flow into your CRM automatically, zero manual work required.
Advanced Power-User Techniques
Now that you know the basics, here are three advanced strategies that top Inoopa users swear by.
Technique #1: The "Layered Search" Method
The Problem:
Trying to get perfect results in one query usually fails. You either get too many irrelevant results or miss opportunities by being too specific upfront.
The Solution:
Progressive refinement through multiple searches.
How It Works:
- Start broad: "SaaS companies in Belgium" → 450 results
- Review for patterns (notice many are in Brussels)
- Refine location: "SaaS companies in Brussels" → 180 results
- Notice hiring patterns in the results
- Add intent signal: "SaaS companies in Brussels hiring SDRs" → 34 results
- Perfect fit: 34 companies actively building sales teams
Why This Works:
You discover patterns you wouldn't have thought to search for initially. Maybe you notice most successful SaaS companies are in a specific district, or they all seem to be Series A funded, or they're using similar technology stacks.
Use those insights to refine your search progressively.
Time Investment vs. Payoff:
5 minutes of exploration beats 2 hours of guessing what filters to apply upfront.
This approach helps you discover patterns you wouldn't have thought to search for.
Technique #2: Save & Monitor Searches
The Problem:
Finding great prospects today is good. Knowing when NEW great prospects appear tomorrow is better.
The Solution:
Save high-performing queries and set up alerts.
How It Works:
- Run a search that delivers excellent results
- Click "Save Search" and name it descriptively
- Enable "Alert Me" for new matches
- Choose notification frequency (daily digest or real-time)
When You'll Get Notified:
- New companies match your exact criteria
- Saved companies show buying signals
- Prospects you're monitoring make news
Use Cases:
For Sales Managers:
- Save: "SaaS companies 50-200 employees Belgium"
- Alert: Daily digest of new matches
For Account-Based Marketing:
- Save: List of top 50 target accounts
- Alert: Real-time when they show activity
For Recruiters:
- Save: "Companies hiring [specific role]"
- Alert: New job postings in target companies
Time Saved:
Instead of manually re-running searches daily, let Inoopa notify you automatically.
→ Never miss a hot lead again.
Technique #3: Competitor Intelligence
The Strategy:
If someone is already a customer of your competitor, they've proven they:
- Have budget for this category
- Understand the value proposition
- Are willing to invest in solutions like yours
How to Apply It:
Search for: "Companies similar to [competitor's best customer]"
Build a lookalike audience of pre-qualified prospects who already buy solutions like yours.
Example Workflow:
- Research competitor's customer list (LinkedIn, case studies, press releases)
- Identify their top 10 marquee customers
- Input one into Inoopa
- Ask: "Find similar companies in Belgium"
- Get list of lookalike prospects
- Prioritize by buying signals (funding, hiring, expansion)
Why This Works:
You're targeting companies with proven buying behavior in your category. They've already been educated on the problem and solution. They understand the ROI. They have budget allocated.
Sales Cycle Impact:
45% faster sales cycles by targeting proven buyer profiles who don't need category education.
Your 10-Minute Quick Win Challenge
Theory is great. Practice is better. Here's your actionable challenge to complete right now:
Step 1: First Search (2 minutes)
- Log in to app.inoopa.com/lead-generation
- Pick one example query from this guide
- Hit enter and watch results appear in seconds
Step 2: Deep Dive (5 minutes)
- Review the first 10 companies
- Click into 3 full profiles to see detailed information
- Check contact information quality
- Read recent news/events
- Identify patterns in the results
Step 3: Export & Act (3 minutes)
- Select your top 10 best-fit prospects
- Export to CSV or your CRM
- Review contacts now in your system
- Queue up for outreach this week
Goal: 10 qualified leads in your pipeline in 10 minutes
Success Metric:
If even 2-3 of those 10 turn into opportunities, you've just validated the platform in 10 minutes flat.
Common Questions (Quick Answers)
Q: How many searches can I run?
A: Unlimited! Search as much as you need. No restrictions, no credits system, no artificial limits. We want you to find every prospect you need.
Q: How fresh is the data?
A: Updated 24/7. Company changes, new hires, funding rounds, office expansions, and technology adoptions are tracked in real-time. If something changed yesterday, we know today.
Q: What if I can't find a specific company?
A: Try broader searches or use different phrasing. Our AI understands synonyms and related concepts.
For example, "software company" will also match "SaaS platform," "tech startup," "IT services," "application developer," etc.
Q: Can I search outside Belgium/Netherlands?
A: Currently focused on BeNeLux with 96% coverage and the highest data quality.
Expansion to France, Germany, and UK is coming in Q2 2025. Join the waitlist to get notified when we launch new markets.
Next Steps: Accelerate Your Learning
You now know the fundamentals of using Inoopa effectively. Here's how to go deeper and become a power user.
Video Tutorials
Watch Now:
- Platform Walkthrough (5 min) - Visual tour of the interface
- Advanced Search Techniques (12 min) - Master query crafting
- CRM Integration Setup (6 min) - Connect your tools
Knowledge Base
Explore Resources:
- 100+ searchable help articles
- Use case library with industry-specific examples
- Best practices guides by role (sales, marketing, recruiting)
- Template library (search queries, email templates)
Get Personal Support
Need Help Getting Started?
Book a free 15-min onboarding call, we'll run searches together live, answer your specific questions, and create custom templates for your use case.
Ready to Get Started?
Your first 50 leads are waiting.
The question isn't whether you CAN find better prospects faster.
The question is: when will you start?
Start Your Free 14-Day Trial
What's Included:
- Full platform access (no feature restrictions)
- Unlimited searches
- Export up to 100 contacts
- Email support
- Access to all tutorials and webinars
No Credit Card Required
Final Thoughts
You've just learned everything you need to go from zero to 50 qualified leads in 10 minutes.
No complex training. No technical expertise. No guesswork.
Just natural language search powered by semantic AI, real-time data verification, and one-click CRM export.
Log in now and see for yourself.
About the Author
Jean-Pol Boone is the CEO and Founder of Inoopa, an AI-powered B2B data intelligence platform. He started Inoopa after watching sales teams waste countless hours on bad data and outdated prospecting tools. His mission: make B2B prospecting 10x faster and more effective through AI and real-time data.
Connect: jpol.boone@inoopa.com | LinkedIn
Resources Mentioned in This Article
- Platform Access: app.inoopa.com/lead-generation
- Video Tutorials: help.inoopa.com/tutorials
- Knowledge Base: help.inoopa.com
- Schedule Onboarding: calendly.com/jpol-boone-inoopa
- Start Free Trial: app.inoopa.com/signup
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