The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥 Ep.540 ~ The Story of LinkedIn with the Co-Founder Konstantin Guericke
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Mar 16, 2022 Konstantin Guericke, co-founder of LinkedIn, shares his journey from a small village in Germany to the heart of Silicon Valley. He discusses the initial skepticism surrounding LinkedIn and the innovative strategies that led to its explosive growth. Key topics include the vital role of user engagement and trust in building a professional network. Konstantin also reflects on his transition from LinkedIn to new ventures, emphasizing personal growth and the importance of effective systems in achieving productivity and well-being.
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Early LinkedIn Growth Story
- Konstantin Guericke co-founded LinkedIn in 2003 with Reid Hoffman and others and led its marketing to profitability.
- LinkedIn grew quickly, reaching 81,000 users in its first year and 4.5 million in two years.
Trust Drives Business Networks
- Trust is fundamental in business connections, and LinkedIn enables visualizing who knows whom.
- This online trust transfer facilitated warm introductions and networking between professionals.
Network Effects Sustain LinkedIn
- LinkedIn succeeded due to strong network effects and differentiation from consumer social networks.
- Professionals want separate business networks rather than mixing personal and work profiles.