Throwback Tech Scenes Chicago with Mike Gamson, LinkedIn

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes CEOs, founders, and investors, and the cities they live in thrive. Originally released in February 2019, this episode takes us to the LinkedIn offices in Chicago, where we meet up with Mike Gamson. In this insightful episode, Mike shares his journey from the early days at LinkedIn, helping scale the company from around 100 to 13,000 employees. He discusses the importance of unconditional compassion in leadership, his experience as an angel investor in Chicago, and the critical role of starting with talent and focusing on diversity. Mike also explores how to leverage the often untold assets of Chicago to build a stronger and more vibrant tech ecosystem. Mike’s passion for leading teams towards inspiring goals shines through as he talks about his belief in the power of entrepreneurs to drive the world forward with their vision, passion, and tenacity. He emphasizes the value of intellectual curiosity, humility, and continuous self-improvement, alongside the importance of achieving results while also taking time to appreciate life's moments. Join us as we delve into the experiences and insights of Mike Gamson, gaining a deeper understanding of what it takes to build and lead successful teams and contribute to the growth of Chicago's tech landscape. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with all our episodes, where we bring you the untold stories of innovation and leadership from the tech world, only on Tech Scenes Chicago. Learn more about the book “Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies” - https://geni.us/peak-teams Visit Collective Genius to Build your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System - www.collective-genius.com Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie #mikegamson #linkedin #collectivegenius #peakoperatingsystem #peakos #vbos #innovation #investing #venturecapital #startups #SaaS #entrepreneurship #ceo #founder #cofounder #jeffjamesmartin