- More than two out of three agree that entrepreneurship has become more accessible
- Premium Business profiles offer entrepreneurs something less “resume-centric”
- Premium Company Pages and Premium All-in-One Increase Visibility and Engagement
New data from LinkedIn claims that entrepreneurship is on the rise in the US, with 70% growth in the number of founders seen year over year.
With more than two in three (69%) agreeing that entrepreneurship is now more accessible than ever, the Microsoft-owned platform wants in on the action to make running an online business even more accessible.
A host of new tools are launching for potential and startup business owners, including new Premium Business profiles with dynamic cover images, custom buttons, and improved profile branding tools to make them more “founder-led” and less “resume-focused.”
LinkedIn launches new features for entrepreneurs
US users will also gain access to Advice Sessions, where users such as consultants, coaches, and creators will offer paid one-on-one sessions through their profiles.
Entrepreneurs with their own brands can also choose to subscribe to a premium company page, which LinkedIn says helps the average company gain 7.5x engagement. Includes Competitor Analytics with tracking of up to nine companies.
In a press release, the company also boasted about the success it had with the Premium All-in-One subscription it announced in February 2026. Paying customers are said to have seen a 57% increase in followers and a 40% increase in profile views.
And finally, for those looking to recruit new candidates, LinkedIn’s Hiring Pro will get new AI assistance in the form of a candidate assessment chat, which helps recruiters rank candidate qualifications, share feedback, and reduce manual administration.
This tool will also soon be available to colleagues, so that multiple people can collaborate on shortlisting.
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