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Creating Economic Opportunity in the era of AI: LinkedIn's Mission in Asia Pacific with Feon Ang

Aug 6, 2025
Feon Ang, Managing Director of LinkedIn Asia Pacific, shares her journey from publishing to leading tech, emphasizing LinkedIn’s role in empowering professionals amidst the AI revolution. She discusses the critical skills gap and the importance of online learning for job seekers. The conversation covers the rapid hiring shifts in the region, emphasizing the necessity for fluency in emerging technologies. Additionally, Feon highlights LinkedIn's initiatives to create economic opportunities and its commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities.
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ADVICE

Fluency, Agency, and Action with AI

  • Be fluent with AI tools by actively using and experimenting with them to build comfort and confidence.
  • Take agency in your career development and showcase your new skills to surface your capabilities to employers.
ANECDOTE

Feon Ang’s Career Shift to Tech

  • Feon Ang started her career in publishing before moving into tech with Ingram Micro and Gartner.
  • A former Gartner colleague recommended her for her current role at LinkedIn.
INSIGHT

Members-First and Trust Are Key

  • A members-first philosophy and trust underpin LinkedIn’s sustainable growth and member engagement.
  • Trust is strengthened by members' real identities, promoting thoughtful, constructive interactions.
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