Dan Roth's Journey to Becoming LinkedIn's Editor-in-Chief

Dan Roth, LinkedIn's editor-in-chief, shares his career journey, starting from his early days in Kentucky where he discovered his passion for journalism. Despite not initially pursuing a journalism program, Dan's determination led him to internships and self-learning to gain the necessary skills. He made a bold move to apply to all business newspapers in the country, eventually landing a job in Raleigh. While working there, he realized he still had a lot to learn, but with the guidance of his editor, he developed as a journalist. He then decided to leave Raleigh and join Forbes, leading to a transformation in his writing style and a focus on longer-form stories. After the financial crisis, he transitioned to digital journalism and made a significant impact by joining fortune.com and later building fortune.com from scratch. Eventually, he took a leap to join LinkedIn and create a media company on top of a professional network. Throughout his journey, Dan emphasized the importance of hard work, authenticity, and surrounding himself with mentors and trusted advisors.