LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor

The LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor automation helps founders, marketers, sales managers, and growth hackers extract alumni insights from companies on LinkedIn. This automation is ideal for understanding alumni trends, analyzing professional networks, and discovering opportunities. With TexAu’s scheduling and export options, you can efficiently track and manage alumni data in Google Sheets or CSV.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and enter LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor in the search bar to locate the Automation.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To extract alumni profile details, connect your LinkedIn account to TexAu. Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform and authorize your account using one of these methods:

• Share Via Magic Link: Click Share Via Magic Link, copy the URL, and paste it into your browser to access the Connect New Account page. Install the extension to complete account integration.
• Add Account: Helps you easily sync cookies and other information from your browser to the TexAu platform.

Tip: Use the Magic Link method for a secure and straightforward connection.

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud: Automate tasks on TexAu’s servers using built-in proxies. Add a custom proxy anytime via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

Define the input source to specify LinkedIn company URLs for the LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor automation. Here's how to configure each:

Manually Enter a Single Input

Use this option to extract alumni insights for one specific LinkedIn company profile. Here’s how to use it:

• LinkedIn Company URL: Enter the LinkedIn company URL into the input field.
• This is ideal for gathering alumni data for targeted companies.

Use Google Sheets for Bulk Input

This option is perfect for extracting alumni insights from multiple LinkedIn company profiles efficiently. Follow these steps:

1. Connect Your Google Account
   • Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
2. Select the Spreadsheet
   • Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn company URLs.
   • Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn company URLs.
3. Provide Input Details
   • LinkedIn Company URL: Choose the column header containing the LinkedIn company URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
   • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of alumni to extract, with a limit of up to 1,000 per company.
4. Adjust Processing Options
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows to process from the sheet. You can input a specific number in the corresponding field.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet to ensure proper data management.
5. Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation if no advanced settings are needed.

Process a CSV File

This option allows you to handle alumni insights extraction using a static file. Follow these steps:

1. Upload the File
   • Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn company URLs.
   • Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm the correct file is selected.
2. Provide Input Details
   • LinkedIn Company URL: Choose the column header containing the LinkedIn company URLs. This step is mandatory for the automation to function correctly.
   • Extract Limit (Optional): Set the maximum number of alumni to extract, with a limit of up to 1,000 per company.
3. Adjust Processing Options
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to process from the CSV file.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
4. Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation if advanced configurations like scheduling are not required.

Optional: Advanced Feature - Loop Mode

For recurring updates or newly added company URLs, enable Loop Mode. This feature re-processes the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed, making it useful for ongoing alumni insights extraction.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Input Source selection screen, highlighting the CSV file upload feature, file preview, rows to process/skip fields, and the LinkedIn Company URL and Extract Limit options.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Schedule the automation to run at specific intervals to keep alumni data updated. Select one of the following options:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 12 hours or daily)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., January 10)

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

• Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
• Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

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Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

• Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
• Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
• Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows for clean, organized data.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access your results. Find the LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor automation or the name you’ve entered, click See Data, then choose either Download CSV to export the data or Open to Google Sheet for quick access.

The LinkedIn Company Alumni Insights Extractor automation helps you gain valuable insights into a company's alumni network. With scheduling, iteration delays, and export options, this automation is ideal for founders, marketers, and sales managers looking to analyze trends and build meaningful connections. Save time and extract alumni data effortlessly with TexAu.