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The LinkedIn Hyper-Growth Story: Winning the Talent War

Steve Cadigan takes audiences inside LinkedIn’s explosive growth. Through behind-the-scenes stories, he reveals the lessons leaders can apply to win in today’s competitive talent market.

 

 

Inside the Talent Strategy That Outpaced Tech Giants

From 2009 to 2012, LinkedIn scaled from 400 to 4,000 employees and expanded across 17 countries—all while competing against the biggest names in tech.

In this high-energy keynote, Steve Cadigan takes you inside that journey, revealing how LinkedIn won the war for talent despite lower salaries and less brand recognition.

Through stories and lessons from the frontlines, attendees will see how purpose, culture, and bold experiments helped LinkedIn outmaneuver giants.

 

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Takeaways

  • Learn why mission beats money in talent attraction.
  • Discover how to scale culture without losing values.
  • Understand how employer brand shapes competitiveness.
  • Avoid common mistakes in high-growth hiring.
  • Apply LinkedIn’s lessons to today’s talent market.
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About Steve

Steve Cadigan has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. Most famous for scaling Linkedin from 400 to 4000 in 3.5 years, Steve also led the development of LI’s legendary company culture.

Today, Steve helps companies reframe what they offer to employees and employees take ownership of uncertain futures. He offers strategy and insight on talent in times of disruption through keynotes, seminars, and workshops.

Scaling for tomorrow requires a new model for attracting & retaining top talent.
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