LinkedIn is a global professional networking platform founded in 2003 that connects professionals, companies, recruiters, and organizations worldwide. The platform enables users to build professional identities, search for jobs, develop business relationships, share industry knowledge, and access career opportunities. LinkedIn operates through products including Talent Solutions, Marketing Solutions, Sales Solutions, and Premium subscriptions. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and serves more than 1 billion members globally. LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft and operates as one of the world’s largest professional technology networks.