LinkedIn API Integration

Automatic skill matching and mentoring system that connects Sydney's food systems projects with the right people

🎯 The Workflow You Described:

1. AI vets and approves food systems idea

2. System identifies 5 required skill sets for implementation

3. LinkedIn API finds 5-10 professionals per skill (25-50 total matches)

4. Automated notifications pop up on LinkedIn: "Your services are required for this SDG-aligned project"

5. Students get mentored by industry professionals while earning equity together

Automatic LinkedIn Integration Process

Step 1: AI Project Approval

Project passes AI vetting for Sydney market viability

Step 2: LinkedIn Skill Search

API searches 50,000+ Sydney professionals for exact skill matches

Step 3: Automated Notifications

Personalized LinkedIn messages sent to 5-10 top matches per skill

Step 4: Mentoring Connections

System pairs students with industry mentors automatically

Connecting Different Forms of Capital

This LinkedIn integration is the bridge that connects all forms of capital required for food systems projects:

💰 Financial Capital

Via Capital Connect → Grants, investments, funding sources

🧠 Human Capital

Via LinkedIn API → Skills, expertise, labour, mentorship

📚 Knowledge Capital

Via Learning Paths → Training, resources, best practices

🎯 Why This Matters:

When a project is approved, the platform automatically identifies which forms of capital are needed and actively connects them through APIs (LinkedIn for people, Normative/Watershed for carbon data, Capital Connect for funding). This creates a complete ecosystem where nothing is missing.

The Mentoring Opportunity is Incredible

Students get real-world experience with equity upside. Professionals get meaningful impact with talented mentees. Everyone wins.