What’s wrong with LinkedIn (in our view):
- It’s become more like Facebook than a professional network: lots of noise, humblebrags, and algorithm-chasing.
- Everyone looks the same on paper — resumes blur together, and it’s hard to stand out.
- You're incentivized to perform rather than be real — especially if you're early in your career or outside of the “right” networks.
How we're different:
- No feed. No likes. No fake engagement.
- You show who you are with video, audio, and proof of work — like a mini personal pitch.
- Profiles are curated and designed to be browsed, not scrolled endlessly.
Re: network effects — We’re starting small and high-signal: curated profiles + inbound interest from early recruiters. Our goal isn’t to replace LinkedIn’s entire graph, it’s to become the place you go when you want to stand out and be discovered for real.
My last caution is to avoid the post function. On LinkedIn at least in my network it’s everyone posting typical self promotion but I’m seeing more political leaning content and mostly dare I say it - left leaning - which means I can’t say anything - but also means I know where my network stands on issues. That’s interesting but only serves to promote those agendas.
How are you going to make money? Linkedin makes money by blocking access to profiles unless you pay them. I don't see why your business model won't evolve to be just like them.
What’s wrong with LinkedIn (in our view): - It’s become more like Facebook than a professional network: lots of noise, humblebrags, and algorithm-chasing. - Everyone looks the same on paper — resumes blur together, and it’s hard to stand out. - You're incentivized to perform rather than be real — especially if you're early in your career or outside of the “right” networks.
How we're different: - No feed. No likes. No fake engagement. - You show who you are with video, audio, and proof of work — like a mini personal pitch. - Profiles are curated and designed to be browsed, not scrolled endlessly.
Re: network effects — We’re starting small and high-signal: curated profiles + inbound interest from early recruiters. Our goal isn’t to replace LinkedIn’s entire graph, it’s to become the place you go when you want to stand out and be discovered for real.