I’ve been using LinkedIn for a few years now, so getting the chance to tour their office felt very special. I was super excited to see what the place behind the platform actually looks like. And honestly, it could not be in a more iconic location than the Empire State Building. Walking into that building already feels like a moment.
The office has a modern and warm vibe, full of open spaces, clean design, and amazing views of New York. It feels like a place built for ideas, teamwork, and growth.
While I was walking around, I also thought about the story behind LinkedIn and its founder, Reid Hoffman. His journey is pretty unique:
He studied philosophy at Oxford and wanted to be a public intellectual, but he realized technology could help more people. His focus became “helping humanity evolve” by building useful tools.
He created an early social network called SocialNet back in 1997. It didn’t succeed, but it gave him important lessons.
He joined PayPal early, becoming part of the famous “PayPal Mafia.” When PayPal was sold to eBay, he used that money to start LinkedIn.
LinkedIn was launched in 2003 from his living room, focusing on careers, trust, and real professional connections, not just socializing.
In 2016, Microsoft bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.
It was a great experience and a reminder of what can happen when ideas, technology, and purpose come together.
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