LinkedIn is a professional networking platform launched in 2003.

It was co-founded by
Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. The
platform is designed to connect professionals from various industries, allowing them to
showcase their work experience, skills, and achievements, as well as build professional
relationships.

Over the years, LinkedIn has grown significantly and introduced various features to
enhance its functionality. Here are some notable milestones in LinkedIn's history:

1. 2003: LinkedIn was founded in December 2002 and officially launched in May
2003.
2. 2004: LinkedIn reached one million members.
3. 2005: The "Jobs" feature was introduced, allowing members to search and apply
for job opportunities.
4. 2006: LinkedIn launched its public company search feature and introduced
LinkedIn Groups, enabling professigfhfttyonals to create and join industry-specific
groups.
5. 2007: The LinkedIn Developer Platform was launched, allowing third-party
developers to create applications and integrate with LinkedIn.
6. 2011: LinkedIn went public with its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York
Stock Exchange.
7. 2013: Influencer Program was launched, enabling notable professionals to publish
and share articles on LinkedIn.
8. 2016: Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for approximately $26.2 billion.
9. 2017: LinkedIn introduced native video sharing, allowing users to upload and
share videos directly on the platform.
10. 2019: LinkedIn celebrated reaching 600 million members worldwide.
11. 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased usage of LinkedIn for remote
networking and job searching.
12. 2021: LinkedIn launched "LinkedIn Learning," an online learning platform offering
a wide range of courses to help professionals develop their skills.

Please note that this information is up until September 2021, and there may have been
additional developments or changes on LinkedIn since then.