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The Untold LinkedIn Hyper-Growth Story


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personnel/Human Resources - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   2
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Technology |  Professional Development
Speaker:
Steve Cadigan
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

LinkedIn is considered by many to be one of the most impressive growth stories in the history of technology companies in Silicon Valley. In just 16 years it grew from nothing into a game changing company in a new industry and the performance of the company and the stock broke all kinds of records. The untold story of LinkeIn's success is that they grew a world class company and a world class team in the midst of a massive war for talent where their competitors for talent (Google, Facebook, Apple and more) could out pay and out perk and out benefit them. They grew a company when all the leaders had never built a company before. Despite the odds the leadership team succeeded and built a company and a culture that many still consider the gold standard. Steve Cadigan was at the epicenter of this growth as the first Chief HR Officer of LinkeIn and he delivers a front row seat to the wild and crazy and amazing ride that took LinkedIn from an unknown career destination into one of the top places to work in the world! Steve delivers a first hand account of lessons learned, mistakes made and what it was like to be facing a situation he had never faced before - hypergrowth. Wherever you are in your learning journey you will enjoy this class.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • This course is a deep dive case study into LinkedIn - a highly successful growth story
  • Why Hypergrowth can be challenging
  • Competing for talent against top companies and how that forced LinkedIn to be creative
  • How LinkedIn ultimately found that culture was their competitive advantage
  • Lessons learned in hyper growth and mistakes that you can avoid

Major Subjects
  • Talent
  • Business Growth
  • People Strategy
  • Culture
  • Communication
  • Trust Strategy

Course Materials

Speaker

Steve Cadigan's Profile

Steve Cadigan Related Seminars and Products

Founder

Cadigan Talent Ventures


Steve Cadigan is a globally recognized talent strategist, board member, and thought leader in the future of work. As the founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based consultancy, Steve provides invaluable counsel to a diverse array of innovative organizations, including tech giants, sports clubs, and financial institutions.

Professional Experience

Steve's expertise stems from over 25 years as an HR executive across various industries. His career culminated in his role as the inaugural Chief Human Resources Officer at LinkedIn from 2009 to 2012, where he guided the company through its IPO and laid the foundation for its current success.

Advisory and Board Roles

  • Serves on the Board of Directors for three companies
  • Advises several progressive organizations
  • Collaborates with leading venture capital and consulting firms

Thought Leadership

Steve is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a guest lecturer at prestigious universities. His work has been recognized by:

  • Stanford University, which developed a graduate-level course based on his cultural innovations at LinkedIn
  • Major media outlets, including regular appearances on Bloomberg West, CBS, and CNBC

Recent Achievements

  • Published "Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working" in August 2021, which became a #1 Amazon Hot New Release
  • Delivered commencement speeches at the University of San Francisco and Stanford University in 2021

Global Perspective

Having lived and worked in Singapore, Canada, and the United States, Steve brings a unique, global viewpoint to talent strategy. His experience in interviewing, hiring, coaching, and mentoring thousands of professionals across various industries and geographies sets him apart in discussions about the future of work.

Personal Life

Steve resides in California with his family, including four sons and two stepdaughters. When not engaged in professional activities, he enjoys coaching basketball, playing tennis, body surfing, and supporting his children's endeavors.

Education

  • BA in History from Wesleyan University
  • Master's Degree in HR & Organization Development from the University of San Francisco

Steve Cadigan continues to be at the forefront of shaping the future of work, leveraging his extensive experience and insights to help leaders and organizations build compelling talent strategies for the evolving workplace landscape.


Dates

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:02am EDT
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:02pm EDT
Thu, Apr 03, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:02pm EDT
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:02pm EDT
Fri, May 09, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:02am EDT
Sat, May 10, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:02am EDT
Wed, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:02pm EDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:02pm EDT
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:02pm EDT
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Thu, Jul 31, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Aug 05, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Oct 02, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Thu, Feb 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EST
Tue, Mar 03, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EST
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, May 05, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Thu, May 21, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:02am EDT
Tue, May 26, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:02pm EDT
Mon, Jun 08, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:02am EDT
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:02am EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Any professional who is curious about hyper growth and how challenging it can be to undertake

 


Original Recording Date

02/2024

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer Cadigan Talent Ventures
Date Added to Catalog 02/21/2024

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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