Connection Accepted How Daniel Became “The LinkedIn Red Box Guy”
Feb 6, 2026
A founder turned teen entrepreneur who sold LED lights via TikTok and made six figures. The creator behind the viral "Red Box" content style and his first-mover wins on LinkedIn. Stories of startup pivots, failed coffee ventures, and gritty outreach tactics that launched a media project. Practical networking moves and a belief that platforms still lack enough viral content.
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Switching Schools Helped Daniel Grow
- Daniel describes how switching high schools was hard socially at first but ultimately improved his life.
- He recommends intentional change if it will likely lead to improvement.
High School Startup That Blew Up
- Daniel built a high school business called Viral LEDs after a computer science project went viral on TikTok.
- The project scaled to $750,000 revenue and 20,000 units before being deprioritized for college and other priorities.
Father Survived Assassination Attempt
- Daniel recounts receiving a call that someone tried to kill his dad while his dad was running for mayor.
- His father's resilience in continuing the campaign became a long-term source of motivation.
