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| education    = [[University of Pennsylvania]] (BS)
| education    = [[University of Pennsylvania]] (BS)
| occupation  = Business executive, venture capitalist
| occupation  = Business executive, venture capitalist
| known_for    = Former CEO of [[LinkedIn]], Executive Chairman of LinkedIn, Founding Partner of Next Play Ventures
| known_for    = CEO of [[LinkedIn]] (2009–2020), Executive Chairman of LinkedIn
| awards      = ''Ernst & Young'' Entrepreneur of the Year (2011)
| awards      = ''Entrepreneur of the Year'' (''Inc.'' magazine, 2011)
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'''Jeffrey Weiner''' (born February 21, 1970) is an American business executive who served as the [[chief executive officer]] (CEO) of [[LinkedIn]], the professional networking platform, from 2009 to 2020. Under his leadership, LinkedIn grew from a modest professional networking site into one of the most influential platforms in the global technology industry, culminating in its acquisition by [[Microsoft]] for approximately $26.2 billion in 2016 — one of the largest technology acquisitions in history. Before joining LinkedIn, Weiner held senior executive roles at [[Yahoo!]] and [[Warner Bros.]] After stepping down as CEO, he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of LinkedIn and became the founding partner of Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. Weiner is known in technology and business circles for his management philosophy centered on what he describes as "compassionate leadership," a framework he has discussed extensively in public forums, including appearances at [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]] and [[Northeastern University]].<ref name="stanford">{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution |url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution |publisher=Stanford Graduate School of Business |date=2017-02-25 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="northeastern">{{cite news |date=2025-10-23 |title=In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership |url=https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/ |work=Northeastern Global News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Jeffrey Weiner''' (born February 21, 1970) is an American business executive who served as the [[chief executive officer]] (CEO) of [[LinkedIn]], the professional networking platform, from 2009 to 2020. He joined LinkedIn in December 2008 as interim president before being named CEO, and over the following decade he oversaw the company's growth from a niche professional network into one of the world's largest and most influential technology platforms. Weiner played a central role in LinkedIn's [[initial public offering]] in 2011 and its subsequent acquisition by [[Microsoft]] for approximately $26.2 billion in 2016, one of the largest technology acquisitions in history.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Larry |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't Heard |url=https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/get-to-know-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-10-facts-you-havent-heard.html |publisher=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Prior to LinkedIn, Weiner held senior leadership positions at [[Yahoo!]], where he served as executive vice president of the company's Network Division. After stepping down as LinkedIn's CEO in June 2020, he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner to step down as LinkedIn CEO and become executive chairman |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/jeff-weiner-to-step-down-as-linkedin-ceo-and-become-executive-chairman.html |work=CNBC |date=February 5, 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He is also the founding partner of Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. Throughout his career, Weiner has become known for advocating what he calls "compassionate management," a leadership philosophy emphasizing empathy, trust, and long-term thinking.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies |url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/ |publisher=Knowledge at Wharton |date=May 17, 2018 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Jeffrey Weiner was born on February 21, 1970, in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name="inc-facts">{{cite news |date=2019-09-23 |title=Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't Heard |url=https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/get-to-know-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-10-facts-you-havent-heard.html |work=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the New York metropolitan area. Details about his parents and family background during his formative years are not extensively documented in public sources. Weiner has spoken in various interviews about the influence of his upbringing on his later leadership philosophy, though specific details about his childhood remain largely private.
Jeffrey Weiner was born on February 21, 1970, in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name="worldofceos">{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223657/http://www.worldofceos.com/dossiers/jeff-weiner |publisher=World of CEOs |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the New York metropolitan area. Details about his family background and childhood remain largely private, though Weiner has spoken in various public forums about the formative experiences that shaped his interest in business and technology.


== Education ==
== Education ==


Weiner attended the [[University of Pennsylvania]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in economics from the [[Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania|Wharton School]].<ref name="wharton">{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies |url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/ |publisher=Knowledge at Wharton |date=2018-05-17 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The Wharton School is consistently ranked among the top business programs in the United States and has produced numerous leaders in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Weiner's education at Wharton provided a foundation in business strategy and economics that would later inform his approach to scaling technology companies. He has maintained ties to the University of Pennsylvania community and has returned to the Wharton School as a speaker, including a notable appearance in 2018 where he discussed the role of compassion in building successful companies.<ref name="wharton" />
Weiner attended the [[University of Pennsylvania]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree.<ref name="worldofceos" /> The University of Pennsylvania's [[Wharton School]], known for its business curriculum, was part of the broader educational environment in which Weiner developed his interest in business strategy and management. Weiner has returned to speak at academic institutions throughout his career, including at the [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]], where he discussed leadership and the future of work,<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution |url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution |publisher=Stanford Graduate School of Business |date=February 25, 2017 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> and at [[Northeastern University]], where he participated in a Presidential Speaker Series fireside chat on the topic of compassionate leadership.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 23, 2025 |title=In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership |url=https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/ |work=Northeastern Global News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== Warner Bros. ===
Before entering the technology industry, Weiner worked at [[Warner Bros.]], the entertainment conglomerate. His time at Warner Bros. exposed him to the media and entertainment business during a period of significant transition as digital technologies began reshaping the industry. The specifics of his role and tenure at Warner Bros. are not extensively documented, but the experience preceded his move into the internet and technology sector.<ref name="worldofceos">{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223657/http://www.worldofceos.com/dossiers/jeff-weiner |publisher=World of CEOs |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Yahoo! ===
=== Yahoo! ===


Weiner joined [[Yahoo!]] and rose to a senior executive position at the company during its period of dominance as one of the leading internet portals. At Yahoo!, he held the role of executive vice president, overseeing the company's network division. In this capacity, he was responsible for a broad portfolio that included some of Yahoo!'s most important products and revenue-generating properties.<ref name="searchengineland">{{cite web |title=Yahoo Loses Jeff Weiner But Probably Won't Replace Him |url=http://searchengineland.com/yahoo-loses-jeff-weiner-but-probably-wont-replace-him-14214 |publisher=Search Engine Land |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Before joining LinkedIn, Weiner spent more than seven years at [[Yahoo!]], where he rose to become one of the company's most senior executives. He ultimately held the title of executive vice president of Yahoo!'s Network Division, overseeing the company's content, communications, and community products. The Network Division at the time was one of Yahoo!'s largest business units, encompassing properties such as Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Sports, and other flagship services.<ref name="searchengineland">{{cite web |title=Yahoo Loses Jeff Weiner, But Probably Won't Replace Him |url=http://searchengineland.com/yahoo-loses-jeff-weiner-but-probably-wont-replace-him-14214 |publisher=Search Engine Land |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Weiner's departure from Yahoo! was covered by technology media outlets at the time. Search Engine Land reported that Yahoo! lost Weiner and likely would not replace him directly, suggesting the significance of his role within the organization.<ref name="searchengineland" /> After leaving Yahoo!, Weiner briefly joined venture capital firms [[Accel Partners]] and [[Greylock Partners]] as a partner and adviser, marking a transitional period before his move to LinkedIn.<ref name="atd-accel">{{cite web |title=As BoomTown Already Said, Weiner Moves to Accel and Greylock |url=http://allthingsd.com/20080616/as-boomtown-already-said-weiner-moves-to-accel-and-greylock/ |publisher=AllThingsD |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His time in venture capital gave him exposure to the startup ecosystem and the opportunity to evaluate emerging technology companies, experience that would prove relevant in his subsequent role at LinkedIn.


=== LinkedIn: Interim President and CEO ===
Weiner's departure from Yahoo! in 2008 was considered a significant loss for the company. According to reports at the time, Yahoo! did not immediately replace him in his role, a sign of the difficulty of filling the position and the breadth of his responsibilities.<ref name="searchengineland" /> After leaving Yahoo!, Weiner briefly joined venture capital firms [[Accel Partners]] and [[Greylock Partners]] as a partner and adviser, working with technology startups before being recruited to LinkedIn.<ref>{{cite web |title=As BoomTown Already Said, Weiner Moves to Accel and Greylock |url=http://allthingsd.com/20080616/as-boomtown-already-said-weiner-moves-to-accel-and-greylock/ |publisher=AllThingsD |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Weiner joined LinkedIn on December 15, 2008, initially serving as Interim President.<ref name="linkedin-press">{{cite web |title=LinkedIn Management |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220154549/http://press.linkedin.com/management |publisher=LinkedIn |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He subsequently became the company's chief executive officer in 2009. When he discussed taking the CEO role in 2008, he had conversations with LinkedIn co-founder [[Reid Hoffman]] about the division of decision-making responsibilities between the two of them.<ref name="stanford" />
=== LinkedIn: Early Leadership ===


At the time Weiner assumed leadership, LinkedIn was a growing but still relatively modest professional networking service. The company had yet to establish itself as an indispensable tool for recruiters, job seekers, and professionals worldwide. Under Weiner's leadership, the company underwent a period of substantial growth and strategic transformation.
Weiner joined LinkedIn on December 15, 2008, initially serving as interim president.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn Management |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220154549/http://press.linkedin.com/management |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He was subsequently named CEO of the company. When he discussed taking the role with LinkedIn co-founder [[Reid Hoffman]], Weiner reportedly asked Hoffman what decisions each of them would be responsible for, an exchange that set the tone for a collaborative leadership dynamic between the founder and the incoming chief executive.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution |url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution |publisher=Stanford Graduate School of Business |date=February 25, 2017 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Growth and Strategic Direction ===
Under Weiner's leadership, LinkedIn expanded from a professional networking tool used primarily for recruiting into a multifaceted platform with diversified revenue streams. Weiner spoke publicly about the company's growth strategy, business intelligence capabilities, and the potential for an initial public offering in a 2010 interview.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Talks About Growth, Business Intelligence, IPO and More |url=http://allthingsd.com/20100720/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-talks-about-growth-business-intelligence-ipo-and-more/ |publisher=AllThingsD |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> LinkedIn went public on the [[New York Stock Exchange]] in May 2011, and its stock price more than doubled on the first day of trading, making it one of the most successful technology IPOs of that year.


One of Weiner's early priorities as CEO was establishing a clear strategic vision for LinkedIn. He has spoken publicly about the importance of defining a company's mission, vision, and strategy before focusing on execution. In a LinkedIn Learning course, Weiner discussed establishing a culture and plan for scaling a company, reflecting his emphasis on organizational alignment around shared goals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner on Establishing a Culture and a Plan for Scaling |url=https://www.linkedin.com/learning/jeff-weiner-on-establishing-a-culture-and-a-plan-for-scaling/ |publisher=LinkedIn Learning |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2011, Weiner and Hoffman were jointly named ''Entrepreneur of the Year'' by ''[[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]]'' magazine in recognition of their work building LinkedIn into one of the most significant technology companies in Silicon Valley.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award |url=http://www.inc.com/articles/201111/linkedin-reid-hoffman-jeff-weiner-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award.html |publisher=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Under Weiner's leadership, LinkedIn expanded its product offerings beyond basic professional networking. The platform grew to incorporate content publishing, job listings, recruitment tools, and advertising services. Weiner oversaw the development of LinkedIn's advertising business, with ''Forbes'' reporting on the growing ad opportunities the platform was making available to marketers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hof |first=Robert |date=2012-03-21 |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: More Ad Opportunities Coming For Marketers |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2012/03/21/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-more-ad-opportunities-coming-for-marketers/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Growth and Advertising Strategy ===


In a 2010 interview with AllThingsD, Weiner discussed LinkedIn's growth trajectory, its approach to business intelligence, and the prospect of an initial public offering (IPO).<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Talks About Growth, Business Intelligence, IPO and More |url=http://allthingsd.com/20100720/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-talks-about-growth-business-intelligence-ipo-and-more/ |publisher=AllThingsD |date=2010-07-20 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> LinkedIn went public in May 2011, and its IPO was one of the most closely watched technology debuts of that year.
As CEO, Weiner presided over the expansion of LinkedIn's advertising and marketing products. By 2012, he was publicly discussing new advertising opportunities for marketers on the platform, reflecting LinkedIn's strategy of developing a robust advertising business alongside its established recruiting and premium subscription revenue streams.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hof |first=Robert |date=March 21, 2012 |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: More Ad Opportunities Coming For Marketers |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2012/03/21/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-more-ad-opportunities-coming-for-marketers/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


''Fortune'' magazine profiled Weiner in 2014, referring to him as LinkedIn's "networker-in-chief" and documenting the company's evolution under his stewardship from a networking platform into a multifaceted technology business.<ref name="fortune2014">{{cite news |date=2014-07-24 |title=LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief |url=http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/linkedins-networker-in-chief/ |work=Fortune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During this period, LinkedIn's membership expanded significantly, and the platform became a primary tool for talent acquisition and professional development worldwide.
Weiner also established internal organizational structures that supported LinkedIn's rapid scaling. He was credited with building out LinkedIn's Business Operations (BizOps) team, a cross-functional group that became a model for other technology companies. The BizOps function combined elements of strategy, analytics, and operations, and its creation at LinkedIn was later cited as an influential development in how technology companies organize their internal strategy teams.<ref>{{cite web |last=Yoo |first=Dan |title=Why BizOps Is The Hottest Team in Tech |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bizops-hottest-team-tech-dan-yoo |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Weiner also cultivated an internal organizational structure designed to support rapid decision-making. The business operations (BizOps) team that LinkedIn developed under Weiner's tenure became a model for other technology companies, with one LinkedIn executive describing it as "the hottest team in tech."<ref>{{cite web |last=Yoo |first=Dan |title=Why BizOps Is the Hottest Team in Tech |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bizops-hottest-team-tech-dan-yoo |publisher=LinkedIn |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
By 2014, Weiner was recognized as one of the top technology CEOs in the United States. ''Baseline Magazine'' included him in its ranking of the top ten CEOs at U.S. technology companies.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Top Ten CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies |url=http://www.baselinemag.com/it-management/slideshows/the-top-ten-ceos-at-u.s.-tech-companies.html |publisher=Baseline Magazine |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> ''Fortune'' magazine profiled him as "LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief" in a 2014 cover story that examined how Weiner transformed the company's culture and strategy.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief |url=http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/linkedins-networker-in-chief/ |work=Fortune |date=July 24, 2014 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Microsoft Acquisition ===
=== Microsoft Acquisition ===


In June 2016, Microsoft announced it would acquire LinkedIn for approximately $26.2 billion, making it one of the largest technology acquisitions in history.<ref name="inc-facts" /> Weiner played a central role in negotiating and facilitating the deal. The acquisition was structured to allow LinkedIn to retain its distinct brand, culture, and independence, with Weiner continuing to serve as CEO reporting to Microsoft CEO [[Satya Nadella]].<ref name="recode">{{cite web |title=Watch Live: Interview with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner |url=https://www.recode.net/2016/11/15/13642958/watch-live-interview-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner |publisher=Recode |date=2016-11-15 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In June 2016, [[Microsoft]] announced its agreement to acquire LinkedIn for approximately $26.2 billion, making it one of the largest technology acquisitions in history. Weiner played a central role in negotiating and facilitating the deal.<ref name="inc">{{cite web |last=Kim |first=Larry |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't Heard |url=https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/get-to-know-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-10-facts-you-havent-heard.html |publisher=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Under the terms of the acquisition, LinkedIn continued to operate as an independent entity within Microsoft, and Weiner remained as CEO, reporting to Microsoft CEO [[Satya Nadella]].


In a Recode interview in November 2016, Weiner discussed the rationale behind the Microsoft acquisition and the plans for LinkedIn's future within the larger Microsoft ecosystem.<ref name="recode" /> The deal closed in December 2016 and was seen as a defining moment both for LinkedIn and for Microsoft's strategy of expanding its reach into professional services and social networking.
Following the completion of the acquisition, Weiner discussed the integration and the future of LinkedIn as part of Microsoft in a public interview at the [[Code Conference]] in November 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch Live Interview: LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner |url=https://www.recode.net/2016/11/15/13642958/watch-live-interview-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner |publisher=Recode |date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In 2016, ''Fortune'' reported that Weiner donated his approximately $14 million annual stock bonus to LinkedIn employees, a gesture that was widely covered in business media.<ref>{{cite news |date=2016-03-02 |title=Jeff Weiner Bonus Donation |url=http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/jeff-weiner-bonus-donation/ |work=Fortune |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In an act of generosity that drew public attention, Weiner gave his annual stock bonus — valued at approximately $14 million — back to LinkedIn employees in 2016. The gesture was reported by ''Fortune'' and other outlets as an example of his management philosophy in practice.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Gave His $14 Million Bonus to Employees |url=http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/jeff-weiner-bonus-donation/ |work=Fortune |date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Transition to Executive Chairman ===
=== Transition to Executive Chairman ===


In February 2020, Weiner announced that he would step down as CEO of LinkedIn, effective June 1, 2020. He transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman. [[Ryan Roslansky]], a longtime LinkedIn executive, succeeded Weiner as CEO.<ref name="cnbc">{{cite news |date=2020-02-05 |title=Jeff Weiner to Step Down as LinkedIn CEO and Become Executive Chairman |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/jeff-weiner-to-step-down-as-linkedin-ceo-and-become-executive-chairman.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="bi-roslansky">{{cite news |date=2020-02-05 |title=LinkedIn New CEO Ryan Roslansky |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-new-ceo-ryan-roslansky-2020-2 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> ''Forbes'' reported on the transition, noting that Weiner indicated he would focus on diversity within LinkedIn's network in his new role.<ref>{{cite news |last=Elsesser |first=Kim |date=2020-02-05 |title=LinkedIn CEO Steps Down And Focuses On Increasing Network Diversity |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/02/05/linkedin-ceo-steps-down-and-focuses-on-increasing-network-diversity/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
On February 5, 2020, LinkedIn announced that Weiner would step down as CEO effective June 1, 2020, and transition to the role of Executive Chairman. [[Ryan Roslansky]], a longtime LinkedIn executive who had served as senior vice president of product, was named as his successor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner to step down as LinkedIn CEO and become executive chairman |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/jeff-weiner-to-step-down-as-linkedin-ceo-and-become-executive-chairman.html |work=CNBC |date=February 5, 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's new CEO Ryan Roslansky |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-new-ceo-ryan-roslansky-2020-2 |work=Business Insider |date=February 2020 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The announcement emphasized that the transition had been planned in advance and that Weiner would continue to play an active role in guiding LinkedIn's strategy and culture.


As Executive Chairman, Weiner continued to be involved in LinkedIn's strategic direction while stepping back from day-to-day operations. He has remained in the Executive Chairman role as of 2022 and beyond.
In his announcement about the transition, Weiner noted that one of his focuses going forward would be increasing the diversity of LinkedIn's network and its workforce. ''Forbes'' reported on his stated commitment to these diversity goals as part of his evolving priorities as Executive Chairman.<ref>{{cite web |last=Elsesser |first=Kim |date=February 5, 2020 |title=LinkedIn CEO Steps Down And Focuses On Increasing Network Diversity |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/02/05/linkedin-ceo-steps-down-and-focuses-on-increasing-network-diversity/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Next Play Ventures ===
=== Next Play Ventures ===


Following his transition from the CEO role, Weiner founded Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. The firm reflects Weiner's interest in supporting early-stage companies and entrepreneurs. The name "Next Play" is derived from a concept Weiner has frequently referenced in his leadership philosophy — the idea of immediately focusing on the next opportunity or challenge after a success or failure, a concept he has attributed to basketball coaching methodology.
After transitioning from the CEO role, Weiner founded Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. The firm's name references a concept Weiner often used at LinkedIn — "next play" — which he borrowed from [[Duke University]] basketball coach [[Mike Krzyzewski]] to encourage a forward-looking, resilient mindset among employees. Through Next Play Ventures, Weiner invests in early-stage technology companies.


=== Management Philosophy: Compassionate Leadership ===
=== Speaking and Thought Leadership ===


Throughout his career, Weiner has been closely associated with the concept of "compassionate management" or "compassionate leadership." He distinguishes compassion from empathy, defining compassion as empathy combined with a desire to help. In a 2017 appearance at [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]], Weiner discussed managing compassionately and preparing for what he described as "the next worker revolution," addressing the impact of technology and automation on the labor market.<ref name="stanford" />
Weiner has been a frequent speaker at business conferences, universities, and corporate events. He has shared his views on management, corporate culture, and the future of work at venues including the Stanford Graduate School of Business, [[Wharton School|the Wharton School]], and Northeastern University.


In a 2018 discussion at the Wharton School, Weiner elaborated on how compassion can build better companies. He argued that it is difficult for companies to make better decisions faster when their culture lacks trust and empathy.<ref name="wharton" /> He stated that a compassionate corporate culture enables faster decision-making, greater innovation, and higher employee retention.
At a 2017 event at Stanford, Weiner discussed his approach to compassionate management and warned about the coming displacement of workers by automation and artificial intelligence, urging business leaders to prepare for what he called "the next worker revolution."<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution |url=https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution |publisher=Stanford Graduate School of Business |date=February 25, 2017 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In October 2025, Weiner was invited to speak at [[Northeastern University]] as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. In a fireside chat with Northeastern President Joseph Aoun, Weiner discussed his belief that executives should embrace compassionate leadership, reinforcing themes he had articulated throughout his tenure at LinkedIn.<ref name="northeastern" />
In a 2018 interview with Knowledge at Wharton, Weiner elaborated on his belief that compassion — which he distinguished from empathy by defining it as empathy combined with a desire to help — is essential for building high-performing companies. He argued that companies lacking trust and empathy in their cultures struggle to make better decisions faster.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies |url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/ |publisher=Knowledge at Wharton |date=May 17, 2018 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Weiner has also spoken about the importance of defining one's personal vision, maintaining clarity of purpose, and the role of mindfulness in executive leadership. His approach to management has been discussed as a case study at business schools and covered extensively in business media.
In October 2025, Weiner participated in a fireside chat with Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun as part of the university's Presidential Speaker Series. During the event, he continued to advocate for compassionate leadership, urging executives to embrace this approach in their organizations.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 23, 2025 |title=In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership |url=https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/ |work=Northeastern Global News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


He was additionally featured in an interview with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he discussed LinkedIn's approach to talent and opportunity in the context of the evolving global workforce.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn: Talent and Opportunity |url=https://www.bcgperspectives.com/content/videos/people_management_human_resources_jeff_weiner_linkedin_talent_opportunity/ |publisher=BCG Perspectives |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Weiner also developed educational content for LinkedIn's own learning platform. He created a course on LinkedIn Learning focused on establishing a corporate culture and a plan for scaling a company, drawing on his experience growing LinkedIn from a startup into a global enterprise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner on Establishing a Culture and a Plan for Scaling |url=https://www.linkedin.com/learning/jeff-weiner-on-establishing-a-culture-and-a-plan-for-scaling/ |publisher=LinkedIn Learning |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Weiner is based in the United States. He is known to be an avid fan of meditation and mindfulness practices, which he has referenced as integral to his daily routine and leadership approach.<ref name="inc-facts" /> Beyond his professional activities, he has spoken publicly about the influence of his family life on his leadership style, though he maintains a relatively private personal life compared to some technology industry executives.
Weiner is a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known to be a practitioner of meditation and mindfulness, which he has cited as influences on his management philosophy. Weiner has spoken publicly about the importance of scheduling "buffers" — unstructured time in his calendar — as a deliberate practice for reflection and strategic thinking, a habit he maintained throughout his tenure as CEO of LinkedIn.


Weiner has been recognized as a prominent figure in the technology industry and has been listed among the top CEOs at U.S. technology companies by various publications, including ''Baseline Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Top Ten CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies |url=http://www.baselinemag.com/it-management/slideshows/the-top-ten-ceos-at-u.s.-tech-companies.html |publisher=Baseline Magazine |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In March 2016, Weiner donated his annual stock bonus, valued at approximately $14 million, back to LinkedIn's employees, distributing the funds across the company's workforce. The action was reported widely and was consistent with his stated philosophy of investing in people and creating shared value within organizations.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Gave His $14 Million Bonus to Employees |url=http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/jeff-weiner-bonus-donation/ |work=Fortune |date=March 2, 2016 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


In 2011, Weiner and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman received the ''[[Ernst & Young]] Entrepreneur of the Year'' award, recognizing their contributions to building LinkedIn into a major technology company.<ref>{{cite news |date=2011-11 |title=LinkedIn Reid Hoffman Jeff Weiner Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award |url=http://www.inc.com/articles/201111/linkedin-reid-hoffman-jeff-weiner-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award.html |work=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Throughout his career, Weiner has received recognition from multiple business publications and industry organizations for his leadership at LinkedIn.
 
In 2011, Weiner and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman were jointly named ''Entrepreneur of the Year'' by ''Inc.'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award |url=http://www.inc.com/articles/201111/linkedin-reid-hoffman-jeff-weiner-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award.html |publisher=Inc. |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


''Business Insider'' included Weiner in its profiles of notable technology executives, documenting his career trajectory and influence within the industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/blackboard/jeff-weiner |publisher=Business Insider |date= |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> ''Fortune'' magazine profiled him multiple times during his tenure as LinkedIn CEO, reflecting his status as one of the more prominent leaders in Silicon Valley during the 2010s.<ref name="fortune2014" />
''Baseline Magazine'' ranked Weiner among the top ten CEOs at U.S. technology companies in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Top Ten CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies |url=http://www.baselinemag.com/it-management/slideshows/the-top-ten-ceos-at-u.s.-tech-companies.html |publisher=Baseline Magazine |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Weiner has been invited to speak at numerous prestigious institutions and forums, including the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Northeastern University, reflecting his standing as a thought leader on topics including corporate management, the future of work, and the role of technology in the economy.<ref name="stanford" /><ref name="wharton" /><ref name="northeastern" />
''Fortune'' magazine featured Weiner in a prominent 2014 profile, describing his role at LinkedIn under the headline "LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief."<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief |url=http://fortune.com/2014/07/24/linkedins-networker-in-chief/ |work=Fortune |date=July 24, 2014 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


His leadership of LinkedIn through its IPO, its growth into a platform with hundreds of millions of users, and its acquisition by Microsoft established Weiner as one of the notable technology executives of his generation. The Microsoft acquisition, valued at approximately $26.2 billion, remains one of the largest in the history of the technology industry and is frequently cited in discussions of major corporate mergers and acquisitions.<ref name="inc-facts" />
The [[Boston Consulting Group]] featured Weiner in a discussion about talent and opportunity, reflecting his influence on the broader conversation about how technology platforms can connect people with economic opportunities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn: Talent & Opportunity |url=https://www.bcgperspectives.com/content/videos/people_management_human_resources_jeff_weiner_linkedin_talent_opportunity/ |publisher=Boston Consulting Group |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Weiner's tenure as CEO of LinkedIn from 2009 to 2020 is associated with the transformation of the platform from a professional networking site into a comprehensive ecosystem for recruitment, content publishing, professional development, and advertising. Under his leadership, LinkedIn became the dominant platform for professional networking globally, a status it has maintained.
Weiner's tenure as CEO of LinkedIn, spanning more than eleven years, coincided with the platform's transformation from a professional networking site with limited revenue diversification into a global technology company with more than 700 million members at the time of his departure. Under his leadership, LinkedIn went public, was acquired by Microsoft in one of the largest technology deals in history, and expanded its product offerings to include content publishing, online learning (through the acquisition of [[Lynda.com]]), and enterprise recruiting tools.


The Microsoft acquisition in 2016, which Weiner facilitated, was a landmark deal that shaped the strategies of both companies. LinkedIn's integration into the Microsoft ecosystem — while maintaining operational independence — became a model for how large technology acquisitions could be structured to preserve the acquired company's culture and brand identity.
His advocacy of compassionate management has influenced discussions about corporate leadership. Weiner's distinction between empathy and compassion — the former being the ability to understand another person's experience, the latter being the desire to act on that understanding — has been cited in business school curricula and executive education programs.<ref>{{cite web |title=LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies |url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/ |publisher=Knowledge at Wharton |date=May 17, 2018 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Weiner's emphasis on compassionate leadership has influenced discussions about corporate management in the technology industry and beyond. His articulation of a management philosophy that prioritizes empathy, clarity of vision, and employee well-being has been discussed in business school curricula and leadership development programs.<ref name="wharton" /><ref name="stanford" />
Weiner's concept of managing to a long-term vision while maintaining short-term operational discipline became a defining characteristic of LinkedIn's corporate culture during his leadership. His creation of the BizOps function at LinkedIn subsequently influenced how other technology companies structured their strategy and operations teams.<ref>{{cite web |last=Yoo |first=Dan |title=Why BizOps Is The Hottest Team in Tech |url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bizops-hottest-team-tech-dan-yoo |publisher=LinkedIn |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Through Next Play Ventures, Weiner has continued to influence the technology ecosystem by investing in and supporting emerging companies, extending his impact beyond his role at LinkedIn. His career trajectory — from Warner Bros. to Yahoo! to venture capital to LinkedIn — reflects the evolution of the internet industry from the late 1990s through the 2020s.
As of 2025, Weiner continued to be active in the technology and business world through his role as Executive Chairman of LinkedIn, his work with Next Play Ventures, and his ongoing public speaking on topics including leadership, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 23, 2025 |title=In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership |url=https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/ |work=Northeastern Global News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


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Jeff Weiner
BornJeffrey Weiner
21 2, 1970
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive, venture capitalist
Known forCEO of LinkedIn (2009–2020), Executive Chairman of LinkedIn
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BS)
AwardsEntrepreneur of the Year (Inc. magazine, 2011)

Jeffrey Weiner (born February 21, 1970) is an American business executive who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, from 2009 to 2020. He joined LinkedIn in December 2008 as interim president before being named CEO, and over the following decade he oversaw the company's growth from a niche professional network into one of the world's largest and most influential technology platforms. Weiner played a central role in LinkedIn's initial public offering in 2011 and its subsequent acquisition by Microsoft for approximately $26.2 billion in 2016, one of the largest technology acquisitions in history.[1] Prior to LinkedIn, Weiner held senior leadership positions at Yahoo!, where he served as executive vice president of the company's Network Division. After stepping down as LinkedIn's CEO in June 2020, he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman.[2] He is also the founding partner of Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. Throughout his career, Weiner has become known for advocating what he calls "compassionate management," a leadership philosophy emphasizing empathy, trust, and long-term thinking.[3]

Early Life

Jeffrey Weiner was born on February 21, 1970, in New York City, New York.[4] He grew up in the New York metropolitan area. Details about his family background and childhood remain largely private, though Weiner has spoken in various public forums about the formative experiences that shaped his interest in business and technology.

Education

Weiner attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.[4] The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, known for its business curriculum, was part of the broader educational environment in which Weiner developed his interest in business strategy and management. Weiner has returned to speak at academic institutions throughout his career, including at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he discussed leadership and the future of work,[5] and at Northeastern University, where he participated in a Presidential Speaker Series fireside chat on the topic of compassionate leadership.[6]

Career

Yahoo!

Before joining LinkedIn, Weiner spent more than seven years at Yahoo!, where he rose to become one of the company's most senior executives. He ultimately held the title of executive vice president of Yahoo!'s Network Division, overseeing the company's content, communications, and community products. The Network Division at the time was one of Yahoo!'s largest business units, encompassing properties such as Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Sports, and other flagship services.[7]

Weiner's departure from Yahoo! in 2008 was considered a significant loss for the company. According to reports at the time, Yahoo! did not immediately replace him in his role, a sign of the difficulty of filling the position and the breadth of his responsibilities.[7] After leaving Yahoo!, Weiner briefly joined venture capital firms Accel Partners and Greylock Partners as a partner and adviser, working with technology startups before being recruited to LinkedIn.[8]

LinkedIn: Early Leadership

Weiner joined LinkedIn on December 15, 2008, initially serving as interim president.[9] He was subsequently named CEO of the company. When he discussed taking the role with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Weiner reportedly asked Hoffman what decisions each of them would be responsible for, an exchange that set the tone for a collaborative leadership dynamic between the founder and the incoming chief executive.[10]

Under Weiner's leadership, LinkedIn expanded from a professional networking tool used primarily for recruiting into a multifaceted platform with diversified revenue streams. Weiner spoke publicly about the company's growth strategy, business intelligence capabilities, and the potential for an initial public offering in a 2010 interview.[11] LinkedIn went public on the New York Stock Exchange in May 2011, and its stock price more than doubled on the first day of trading, making it one of the most successful technology IPOs of that year.

In 2011, Weiner and Hoffman were jointly named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine in recognition of their work building LinkedIn into one of the most significant technology companies in Silicon Valley.[12]

Growth and Advertising Strategy

As CEO, Weiner presided over the expansion of LinkedIn's advertising and marketing products. By 2012, he was publicly discussing new advertising opportunities for marketers on the platform, reflecting LinkedIn's strategy of developing a robust advertising business alongside its established recruiting and premium subscription revenue streams.[13]

Weiner also established internal organizational structures that supported LinkedIn's rapid scaling. He was credited with building out LinkedIn's Business Operations (BizOps) team, a cross-functional group that became a model for other technology companies. The BizOps function combined elements of strategy, analytics, and operations, and its creation at LinkedIn was later cited as an influential development in how technology companies organize their internal strategy teams.[14]

By 2014, Weiner was recognized as one of the top technology CEOs in the United States. Baseline Magazine included him in its ranking of the top ten CEOs at U.S. technology companies.[15] Fortune magazine profiled him as "LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief" in a 2014 cover story that examined how Weiner transformed the company's culture and strategy.[16]

Microsoft Acquisition

In June 2016, Microsoft announced its agreement to acquire LinkedIn for approximately $26.2 billion, making it one of the largest technology acquisitions in history. Weiner played a central role in negotiating and facilitating the deal.[17] Under the terms of the acquisition, LinkedIn continued to operate as an independent entity within Microsoft, and Weiner remained as CEO, reporting to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Following the completion of the acquisition, Weiner discussed the integration and the future of LinkedIn as part of Microsoft in a public interview at the Code Conference in November 2016.[18]

In an act of generosity that drew public attention, Weiner gave his annual stock bonus — valued at approximately $14 million — back to LinkedIn employees in 2016. The gesture was reported by Fortune and other outlets as an example of his management philosophy in practice.[19]

Transition to Executive Chairman

On February 5, 2020, LinkedIn announced that Weiner would step down as CEO effective June 1, 2020, and transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Ryan Roslansky, a longtime LinkedIn executive who had served as senior vice president of product, was named as his successor.[20][21] The announcement emphasized that the transition had been planned in advance and that Weiner would continue to play an active role in guiding LinkedIn's strategy and culture.

In his announcement about the transition, Weiner noted that one of his focuses going forward would be increasing the diversity of LinkedIn's network and its workforce. Forbes reported on his stated commitment to these diversity goals as part of his evolving priorities as Executive Chairman.[22]

Next Play Ventures

After transitioning from the CEO role, Weiner founded Next Play Ventures, a venture capital firm. The firm's name references a concept Weiner often used at LinkedIn — "next play" — which he borrowed from Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski to encourage a forward-looking, resilient mindset among employees. Through Next Play Ventures, Weiner invests in early-stage technology companies.

Speaking and Thought Leadership

Weiner has been a frequent speaker at business conferences, universities, and corporate events. He has shared his views on management, corporate culture, and the future of work at venues including the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Wharton School, and Northeastern University.

At a 2017 event at Stanford, Weiner discussed his approach to compassionate management and warned about the coming displacement of workers by automation and artificial intelligence, urging business leaders to prepare for what he called "the next worker revolution."[23]

In a 2018 interview with Knowledge at Wharton, Weiner elaborated on his belief that compassion — which he distinguished from empathy by defining it as empathy combined with a desire to help — is essential for building high-performing companies. He argued that companies lacking trust and empathy in their cultures struggle to make better decisions faster.[24]

In October 2025, Weiner participated in a fireside chat with Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun as part of the university's Presidential Speaker Series. During the event, he continued to advocate for compassionate leadership, urging executives to embrace this approach in their organizations.[25]

Weiner also developed educational content for LinkedIn's own learning platform. He created a course on LinkedIn Learning focused on establishing a corporate culture and a plan for scaling a company, drawing on his experience growing LinkedIn from a startup into a global enterprise.[26]

Personal Life

Weiner is a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He is known to be a practitioner of meditation and mindfulness, which he has cited as influences on his management philosophy. Weiner has spoken publicly about the importance of scheduling "buffers" — unstructured time in his calendar — as a deliberate practice for reflection and strategic thinking, a habit he maintained throughout his tenure as CEO of LinkedIn.

In March 2016, Weiner donated his annual stock bonus, valued at approximately $14 million, back to LinkedIn's employees, distributing the funds across the company's workforce. The action was reported widely and was consistent with his stated philosophy of investing in people and creating shared value within organizations.[27]

Recognition

Throughout his career, Weiner has received recognition from multiple business publications and industry organizations for his leadership at LinkedIn.

In 2011, Weiner and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman were jointly named Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine.[28]

Baseline Magazine ranked Weiner among the top ten CEOs at U.S. technology companies in 2014.[29]

Fortune magazine featured Weiner in a prominent 2014 profile, describing his role at LinkedIn under the headline "LinkedIn's Networker-in-Chief."[30]

The Boston Consulting Group featured Weiner in a discussion about talent and opportunity, reflecting his influence on the broader conversation about how technology platforms can connect people with economic opportunities.[31]

Legacy

Weiner's tenure as CEO of LinkedIn, spanning more than eleven years, coincided with the platform's transformation from a professional networking site with limited revenue diversification into a global technology company with more than 700 million members at the time of his departure. Under his leadership, LinkedIn went public, was acquired by Microsoft in one of the largest technology deals in history, and expanded its product offerings to include content publishing, online learning (through the acquisition of Lynda.com), and enterprise recruiting tools.

His advocacy of compassionate management has influenced discussions about corporate leadership. Weiner's distinction between empathy and compassion — the former being the ability to understand another person's experience, the latter being the desire to act on that understanding — has been cited in business school curricula and executive education programs.[32]

Weiner's concept of managing to a long-term vision while maintaining short-term operational discipline became a defining characteristic of LinkedIn's corporate culture during his leadership. His creation of the BizOps function at LinkedIn subsequently influenced how other technology companies structured their strategy and operations teams.[33]

As of 2025, Weiner continued to be active in the technology and business world through his role as Executive Chairman of LinkedIn, his work with Next Play Ventures, and his ongoing public speaking on topics including leadership, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.[34]

References

  1. ↑ KimLarryLarry"Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't Heard".Inc..September 23, 2019.https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/get-to-know-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-10-facts-you-havent-heard.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Jeff Weiner to step down as LinkedIn CEO and become executive chairman".CNBC.February 5, 2020.https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/jeff-weiner-to-step-down-as-linkedin-ceo-and-become-executive-chairman.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ "LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies".Knowledge at Wharton.May 17, 2018.https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Jeff Weiner".World of CEOs.https://web.archive.org/web/20161011223657/http://www.worldofceos.com/dossiers/jeff-weiner.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution".Stanford Graduate School of Business.February 25, 2017.https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership".Northeastern Global News.October 23, 2025.https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Yahoo Loses Jeff Weiner, But Probably Won't Replace Him".Search Engine Land.http://searchengineland.com/yahoo-loses-jeff-weiner-but-probably-wont-replace-him-14214.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "As BoomTown Already Said, Weiner Moves to Accel and Greylock".AllThingsD.http://allthingsd.com/20080616/as-boomtown-already-said-weiner-moves-to-accel-and-greylock/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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  11. ↑ "LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Talks About Growth, Business Intelligence, IPO and More".AllThingsD.http://allthingsd.com/20100720/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-talks-about-growth-business-intelligence-ipo-and-more/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award".Inc..http://www.inc.com/articles/201111/linkedin-reid-hoffman-jeff-weiner-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ HofRobertRobert"LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: More Ad Opportunities Coming For Marketers".Forbes.March 21, 2012.https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2012/03/21/linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-more-ad-opportunities-coming-for-marketers/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ YooDanDan"Why BizOps Is The Hottest Team in Tech".LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bizops-hottest-team-tech-dan-yoo.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "The Top Ten CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies".Baseline Magazine.http://www.baselinemag.com/it-management/slideshows/the-top-ten-ceos-at-u.s.-tech-companies.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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  17. ↑ KimLarryLarry"Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't Heard".Inc..September 23, 2019.https://www.inc.com/larry-kim/get-to-know-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner-10-facts-you-havent-heard.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Watch Live Interview: LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner".Recode.November 15, 2016.https://www.recode.net/2016/11/15/13642958/watch-live-interview-linkedin-ceo-jeff-weiner.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Gave His $14 Million Bonus to Employees".Fortune.March 2, 2016.http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/jeff-weiner-bonus-donation/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Jeff Weiner to step down as LinkedIn CEO and become executive chairman".CNBC.February 5, 2020.https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/jeff-weiner-to-step-down-as-linkedin-ceo-and-become-executive-chairman.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "LinkedIn's new CEO Ryan Roslansky".Business Insider.February 2020.https://www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-new-ceo-ryan-roslansky-2020-2.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ ElsesserKimKim"LinkedIn CEO Steps Down And Focuses On Increasing Network Diversity".Forbes.February 5, 2020.https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/02/05/linkedin-ceo-steps-down-and-focuses-on-increasing-network-diversity/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution".Stanford Graduate School of Business.February 25, 2017.https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/jeff-weiner-manage-compassionately-prepare-next-worker-revolution.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies".Knowledge at Wharton.May 17, 2018.https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership".Northeastern Global News.October 23, 2025.https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  26. ↑ "Jeff Weiner on Establishing a Culture and a Plan for Scaling".LinkedIn Learning.https://www.linkedin.com/learning/jeff-weiner-on-establishing-a-culture-and-a-plan-for-scaling/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  27. ↑ "LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Gave His $14 Million Bonus to Employees".Fortune.March 2, 2016.http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/jeff-weiner-bonus-donation/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  28. ↑ "LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award".Inc..http://www.inc.com/articles/201111/linkedin-reid-hoffman-jeff-weiner-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  29. ↑ "The Top Ten CEOs at U.S. Tech Companies".Baseline Magazine.http://www.baselinemag.com/it-management/slideshows/the-top-ten-ceos-at-u.s.-tech-companies.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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  31. ↑ "Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn: Talent & Opportunity".Boston Consulting Group.https://www.bcgperspectives.com/content/videos/people_management_human_resources_jeff_weiner_linkedin_talent_opportunity/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  32. ↑ "LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner: How Compassion Builds Better Companies".Knowledge at Wharton.May 17, 2018.https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/linkedin-ceo-how-compassion-can-build-a-better-company/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  33. ↑ YooDanDan"Why BizOps Is The Hottest Team in Tech".LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bizops-hottest-team-tech-dan-yoo.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  34. ↑ "In a fireside chat with President Aoun, LinkedIn chairman says executives should embrace compassionate leadership".Northeastern Global News.October 23, 2025.https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/10/23/northeastern-president-linkedin-executive-fireside-chat/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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