In the early days, we innovated by allowing users to upload their address books to see who else was on LinkedIn, which significantly changed our growth curve.

The challenge with LinkedIn was achieving critical mass; without it, there was no value for users joining the platform.

I started my first company out of my dorm room at Stanford, aiming to help students get jobs at banks and consulting firms, but it ultimately didn't work out because no one was using LinkedIn at the time.

Jeff Weiner's leadership transformed LinkedIn from a successful startup into a major pillar of the internet, showcasing his instrumental role in the company's growth.

The size of new markets is often underestimated; LinkedIn and Twitter were initially dismissed as features but became significant companies.

After selling PayPal to eBay in October 2002, I recognized that the consumer internet was just beginning, contrary to the belief that it was over, and I decided to pursue the LinkedIn idea.

We got our first customer by leveraging LinkedIn to connect and understand their needs better.

I made a significant mistake by not investing in Facebook when I had the chance, which taught me to recognize exceptional founders without overanalyzing.

I created Facebook because my friends and I wanted a way to connect with others at Harvard, not because I thought it would become a company.