Prospecting

1. Web search (Tavily) — cast wide first. See references/channels.md.
2. HN Who's Hiring — monthly threads via Algolia API. See references/channels.md.
3. ai.engineer — conference site (Next.js SPA, needs browser). Speakers/sponsors = companies investing in AI agents.
4. LinkedIn Jobs — high signal for UK contract roles. Use last, use carefully. See the linkedin-prospecting skill.
5. X — relationship/network channel. Discovery of individuals/clusters.
6. Platform listings (Upwork, arc.dev, lemon.io, WellFound) — lower signal but broad reach.

Tool selection

Output format

For each prospect found, record:

• Source: where you found it
• Company/Role: what the opportunity is
• Location: geography/remote policy
• Date: when posted (must be ≤30 days)
• URL: direct link
• Fit notes: why it matches the user's profile
• Next action: what to do with this lead

Save results to a file when done. Summarize key findings.

What counts as a "prospect"

• Submitting a job application
• Sending a targeted message/email to a decision-maker
• Publishing content aimed at generating opportunity uptake
• Creating/updating profiles on relevant platforms

Direct conversation with a decision-maker > targeted application > content play > passive profile.

Lessons learned

See references/lessons-learned.md — updated after each test run.