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  • Fake LinkedIn crypto job scams cost $11.8M in Singapore
    Crypto Briefing · Aug 14, 2026

    Fake crypto recruitment scams operating on LinkedIn have cost victims in Singapore a combined $11.8 million. This highlights growing security vulnerabilities in digital hiring platforms that require stronger verification measures.

  • I can’t thank this AI tool enough for turning me into a salient LinkedIn sage
    Android Authority · Aug 14, 2026

    An AI tool is praised for helping users generate content on the platform. This highlights the growing reliance on generative AI for professional networking engagement.

  • ‘Hugs and money’: Heartwarming story of Unilever manager melts social media; LinkedIn reacts
    mint - news · Aug 14, 2026

    A viral post on LinkedIn by a former Unilever manager about his boss's empathy has captured social media attention. This highlights the platform's role in professional storytelling and employee engagement.

  • What LinkedIn’s editor in chief says gets a post flagged as AI slop
    HR Executive · Aug 14, 2026

    LinkedIn's editor in chief explains the specific content patterns that trigger the platform's new AI slop flagging feature. This matters for maintaining platform content quality and guiding user recruitment and professional posting strategies.

  • What LinkedIn’s editor in chief says gets a post flagged as AI slop
    HR Tech Feed · Aug 14, 2026

    LinkedIn introduced a new feature allowing users to flag posts as generic AI content using the three-dot menu. This helps improve feed quality and addresses user fatigue regarding low-effort artificial intelligence posts.

  • Is AI Going To Kill WordPress?
    Elegant Themes Blog · Aug 14, 2026

    An article discusses whether AI poses an existential threat to WordPress. It briefly references a viral LinkedIn post arguing that WordPress is becoming obsolete.

  • OpenAI is losing its second executive this week
    AI | The Verge · Aug 13, 2026

    OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser is leaving the company, marking the second major executive departure in a week. This ongoing leadership turnover could create strategic uncertainty for the company's scaling and revenue operations.

  • Eightfold AI Named “Agentic AI HR Solution of the Year” in 2026 HR Tech Breakthrough Awards Program
    TecHR · Aug 13, 2026

    Eightfold AI won an award for its AI-powered HR and talent acquisition solutions. This is irrelevant to LinkedIn.

  • HireQuotient Announces W3 Insurance Achieves 80% Reduction in Manual Recruiting Effort Using EasySource
    TecHR · Aug 13, 2026

    W3 Insurance reduced manual recruiting effort by 80% using HireQuotient's EasySource platform. This highlights competitive activity in the recruitment technology sector.

  • Fortitude Re’s AI hiring playbook: Faster hires, fewer exits
    HR Executive · Aug 12, 2026

    Fortitude Re redesigned its talent acquisition function using an AI-first approach, reducing time-to-fill and hiring costs. The company utilizes recruitment tools including LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage candidates.

  • LinkedIn CringeBot 3000
    Hacker News · Aug 12, 2026

    Users on Hacker News discussed satirical automated content inspired by professional networking platforms. This highlights ongoing user sentiment regarding platform culture.

  • LinkedIn playbook offers guide to optimizing for AI
    Social Media Today - Latest News · Aug 11, 2026

    LinkedIn released a new playbook designed to help professionals optimize their presence and boost credibility for AI chatbot citations. This helps users navigate the changing landscape of search and discovery driven by generative artificial intelligence.

  • Employer-brand video used to need a budget. AI is changing what recruiters can produce
    Onrec · Aug 11, 2026

    AI video generation tools are lowering the production barriers for employer-brand videos in recruitment marketing. This matters as talent acquisition platforms like LinkedIn may integrate or compete with these emerging multimedia creation features.

  • ExecThread Turns 10 with CEO Joe Meyer
    HR Tech Feed · Aug 10, 2026

    ExecThread celebrated its tenth anniversary as a curated marketplace for executive career opportunities. LinkedIn was briefly referenced as the platform where leadership shared milestone member statistics.

  • Spotify said no to half-time, so he quit to become a distiller: Danish man's post goes viral — ‘last day in tech’
    mint - news · Aug 10, 2026

    A former Spotify researcher's viral post about leaving tech to build a distillery gained attention on the platform. This highlights the platform's ongoing role as a public stage for professional life changes.

  • BrandJet AI Acquires Lead Generation Platform IGLeads
    MarTech Series · Aug 10, 2026

    BrandJet AI has acquired lead generation tool IGLeads to expand its multi-channel sales outreach capabilities. This expansion reinforces the growing importance of third-party platforms that scrape data from networks like LinkedIn for business intelligence.

  • Demoralized developer's desperate hack came back to haunt him on LinkedIn
    www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 10, 2026

    A developer's old post about a desperate hack resurfaced on LinkedIn to his detriment. This highlights how professional networking platforms can permanently archive past missteps.

  • LinkedIn updates feed display to drive more post replies and comments
    Social Media Today - Latest News · Aug 9, 2026

    LinkedIn is updating its feed display to prioritize relevant interactions and drive more post replies and comments. This change aims to enhance user engagement and improve content visibility across the platform.

  • ‘My first employee quit and it was 100% my fault’: Bengaluru-based founder's brutally honest post goes viral
    mint - news · Aug 9, 2026

    A startup founder's candid post about employee retention went viral on LinkedIn. This highlights the platform's role as a key venue for professional reflections.

  • Princeton Claims Top Spot on LinkedIn's 2026 Career Success College Ranking
    Central Jersey · Aug 9, 2026

    Princeton University claimed the No. 1 position on LinkedIn's second annual Top Colleges ranking, which evaluates U.S. undergraduate institutions based on long-term graduate career outcomes like job placement, recruiter demand, and network strength.

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Updated 7/18/2026
Overview
LinkedIn is a professional social networking platform that enables individuals to manage their professional identity, build networks, and find career opportunities. It serves both professionals and businesses, generating revenue through recruitment solutions, advertising, and premium subscription services. The company operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft.
Website
www.linkedin.com
Industry
Professional networking
Founded
2002
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Company page

Key People

Updated 7/18/2026
  • Daniel ShaperoCEO
    Prior: COO @ LinkedIn · Chief Business Officer @ LinkedIn
  • Ryan RoslanskyEVP of LinkedIn and Microsoft Office
    Prior: CEO @ LinkedIn · Global Head of Product @ LinkedIn
  • Reid HoffmanCo-founder
    Edu: Stanford
    Prior: Executive Chairman @ LinkedIn · Executive Vice President @ PayPal
  • Eric LyCo-founder
    Prior: CTO @ Presdo · Engineering Manager @ Netscape
  • Jeff WeinerExecutive Chairman
    Edu: Wharton School
    Prior: CEO @ LinkedIn · Executive in Residence @ Accel Partners

Funding

Updated 7/18/2026

Total raised: $420M

  • $353MIPO· May 2011
    Reported — from announcements
  • $20MSeries E· Feb 2010
    Investors: Tiger Global Management
    Reported — from announcements
  • $22.7MSeries D· Dec 2008
    Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock
    SEC-filed (Form D)
  • $10MSeries C· Jun 2006
    Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners
    Reported — from announcements
  • $10MSeries B· Feb 2004
    Investors: Greylock
    Reported — from announcements
  • $4.7MSeries A· Nov 2003
    Investors: Sequoia
    Reported — from announcements

SEC Filings

Updated 1d ago

Insider activity (Form 4)

  • WADORS PATRICIA LSVP Global Talent Organizationdisposed2,557 sh· holds 0· Dec 8, 2016
  • WADORS PATRICIA LSVP Global Talent Organizationdisposed36,132 sh· holds 0· Dec 8, 2016
  • Taylor Susan J.S.VP, Corporate Controller & CAOdisposed2,386 sh· holds 0· Dec 8, 2016
  • Taylor Susan J.S.VP, Corporate Controller & CAOdisposed8,615 sh· holds 0· Dec 8, 2016
  • Sordello Steven JSVP, Chief Financial Officerdisposed52,979 sh· holds 0· Dec 8, 2016
View all Form 4 filings →View all SEC filings →