LinkedIn’s Alternate Universe - Divinations

If the new American Dream is defined by “creative expression, online influence and extreme optionality” over linear moves up the corporate ladder, then LinkedIn is enough to make any Millennial or Gen Z jobseeker cringe.

As a venue for interaction I view the current social landscape as an online version of WWE. A lot of what I see (maybe it’s my algorithm) are people playing characters that are extensions of their true self, triumphs and tragedies serve as storylines in this never ending soap opera.

Polywork is a modern take on LinkedIn that builds out your profile at the more granular project and achievement level as opposed to the job level. So, “Pushed Code,” “Updated an iOS app,” or “Spoke at a conference” is the new “Got a new Job.” In a polygamous career, these milestones matter more. Another company I am excited about is Braintrust, a d... See more