This paper explores possible responses to some of the main challenges associated with conducting elite and expert interviews as part of qualitative research in human geography. Drawing on the example of the dynamic fintech industry, the paper outlines some similarities and differences between elite and expert interviews and uses this to identify and discuss possible responses. Against this backdrop, the paper also reflects on advantages and disadvantages of using the professional social networking site LinkedIn as a research aid for sampling and contacting interviewees as well as for interview preparation. The paper is anticipated to be of interest to those conducting qualitative research involving limited size sample subjects who are potentially difficult to find.

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捕捉移动目标：通过 LinkedIn 采访金融科技专家

本文探讨了对与进行精英和专家访谈相关的一些主要挑战的可能反应，作为人文地理学定性研究的一部分。本文以充满活力的金融科技行业为例，概述了精英访谈和专家访谈之间的一些异同，并以此来识别和讨论可能的回应。在此背景下，本文还反思了使用专业社交网站 LinkedIn 作为抽样和联系受访者以及面试准备的研究辅助工具的优缺点。预计该论文会引起那些进行涉及可能难以找到的有限样本主题的定性研究的人的兴趣。