Insights Into LinkedIn's Sale to Microsoft

The transcript discusses Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, highlighting the strategic benefits and potential for accelerated growth. It analyzes LinkedIn's user growth, market expectations, and performance across business units. The discussion also compares LinkedIn's market position to Twitter, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities faced by LinkedIn. Overall, the acquisition is seen as a positive move for LinkedIn's future growth.

What was one of the main reasons Microsoft decided to acquire LinkedIn?

• To enter the social media market

• To gain access to LinkedIn's cash reserves

• To leverage LinkedIn's growth potential with Microsoft's resources

• To eliminate a competitor

How did LinkedIn's growth in monthly active users perform according to the analysis?

• It remained unchanged

• It was slow but consistent

• It was rapid and exceeded expectations

• It declined significantly

What was a significant issue LinkedIn faced in the past regarding its business operations?

• Excessive competition

• Lack of innovation

• Poor communication with the market

• High employee turnover

How did LinkedIn's business units perform in the recent quarter?

• They were inconsistent

• They showed almost accelerating growth

• They remained stagnant

• They showed declining trends

What would likely have happened to LinkedIn's stock if it wasn't being acquired by Microsoft?

• It would have increased by 20-30%

• It would have decreased by 20-30%

• It would have been delisted

• It would have remained stable