Jul 01 2023 22 mins
In March 2016, Microsoft announced the acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion $ in cash.
In this episode, we explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the complex negotiations between the two companies and explain why LinkedIn opted for Microsoft over Salesforce.
Audio contributions are provided by:
Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9S6iI-7o38&t=22s
The David Rubenstein Show: Satya Nadella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUl-a3GZznQ
Jeff Weiner Interviewed at Web 2.0 Summit 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnQOEuAG8o
Microsoft buys LinkedIn - Full Announcement - Satya Nadella & Jeff Weiner - June 13th 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPY2sTt1dfI
LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner, Keynote Speaker | Wharton Undergraduate Graduation 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMJ_UrMNyLY&t=535s
Watch CNBC's full interview with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvEHRcJcrcM&t=159s
LinkedIn CEO on Microsoft acquisition, managing compassionately: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvgwB-EZGMk&t=81s
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