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# Ditching Linkedin: Reddit and Discord as alternative sourcing tools

Millions of developers have abandoned LinkedIn. Learn how to deploy OSINT tools and clever honey potting tactics to source passive tech talent directly from Reddit and Discord.

- **Speakers:** [Wim Dammans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@wim-dammans)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 37:32
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1092-ditching-linkedin-reddit-and-discord-as-alternative-sourcing-tools
- **Thumbnail URL:** https://customer-goifxnzhrq3d0d54.cloudflarestream.com/af72606ed27a9b244fedc126efa5361b/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg?time=30000ms

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