Is LinkedIn actually replaceable?

Jon Wesselink
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I mean, if the perception is that all businesses and jobs are there now, people wouldn't leave for another app if they are looking for a job or hiring and they know there are less options there. So do you think it's possible for someone to build a better LinkedIn with less promo and more realness but still serve professionals - or is that market eaten up by them already? Please share thoughts!

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Jon Wesselink
Nothing's impossible... but there would need to be some incentives or gamification to get people sticking around and contributing.. Let me know what you think!
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Kellie O Hara
@jonwesselink Gamification is a great way to network/build/grow authentically. I have my eye on one start-up in particular the is way ahead in this space. I will be posting here when they go live :D
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Shreya Gupta
Yes plz replace it
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Joep van den Bogaert
Network effects are reallllly strong. Maybe indeed with incentives and a one-click onboarding that copies your LinkedIn data to your new profile. Probably best chance if you already have a job matching platform with a bunch of profiles and then start adding social features.
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Bob WIlsey
Your best bet might be to leverage an existing job matching platform with a plethora of profiles and then gradually incorporate social features.