Should I cold email for internships or request to meet with them first?

Freshman here, looking for a small internship over the summer. Currently cold emailing founders and execs, requesting an internship. Is this the wrong way to go about it? Should I ask for them to meet with me for a coffee chat and take it slower? Thanks.

 

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