💡 Smarter Than Google. Faster Than LinkedIn.

You’re more than likely using ChatGPT and other tools that have either built-in AI or are starting to look for tools that give 10x value at a fraction of the cost of the major players over the last decade.

We do too.

So we’re taking a different approach to the newsletter this week, and we want to hear your feedback.

We’ve warmed you up with a few tools, trends and rectech startups that are raising fat stacks. (I think that’s what the kids are saying) 

But today, we’re going to take you through a new way of sourcing that is going to change the game.

Let us know which you’d prefer.

⏩ The Shift

Everyone is “using” AI.

But how are you using it?

Are you maximising its potential, or are you ticking the box?

🫵 Here’s something you can try for yourself today.

Very few recruiters are using Perplexity to uncover hidden, high-signal candidates who are being searched by merit rather than a generated LinkedIn profile.

🚨 What You’re Probably Missing Right Now

The old playbook (aka the LinkedIn Loop):

• Boolean your way through endless filters

• Fire off 50 “Hey, saw your profile…” messages

• Cross your fingers for replies

The new playbook (what top recruiters are doing):
✅ Ask Perplexity for specific sourcing prompts
✅ Get links to blog posts, portfolios, GitHub commits, and podcast transcripts
✅ Reach out with real context, not guesswork

Here’s what that looks like in action: