Comments on: LinkedIn co-founder quits, joins Jaxtr

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Silicon Valley Blog » Jaxtr brings voice to social networks and blogs — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:50:36 +0000

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Tue, 22 May 2007 22:58:22 +0000

[...] LinkedIn co-founder quits, joins Jaxtr. [...]

By: DC Cullinane

DC Cullinane — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:51:43 +0000

There is really nothing innovatove about what jaxtr is doing. A few months ago we experimented with a free voice widget and we have even offered a free trial on "click to call" for ebay sellers (years in advance of skype acq by ebay) and there is a big mismatch in many cases. Taking calls is much too invasive for many, many folks on the net. Funny thing here is that we pitched some folks long ago at linkedIN about click to call for that environment. Perhaps now they may do it with jaxtr? Not going to atricualate on the direction these services are going as I have way to much insight having operated in this area for some time. Needless to say, this is not a capital intensive space, and much of the innovation has been sorted out already. The dating sites will have a use, many have experimented already (match.com a few versions related to voice). The services and applications related to voice are going to be an interesting vertical to keep your eye on. So much can be done, this is likely what attracted KG to the space.

-dc

By: philip goldman

philip goldman — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:45:29 +0000

how can I get involved with JAXTR?

By: Reid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:00:54 +0000

Normally, I would not comment on a post like this, since pseudonymous slander can just go on and on.

In addition to press (which by the way, lots of great press is valuable), Konstantin has been instrumental in architecting our international efforts (which is one of our big plans for next year), hiring some key new folks (including Kay), and generating some good analytics and targets for future strategy.

In shifting to Jaxtr, there's a difference between a VP job and a CEO job. (This should be obvious to everyone.) Further, Konstantin and I agreed that he will stay as an advisor: every advisor of Linkedin is, in fact, a real advisor. I supported Konstantin in his shift since he has contributed substantially, including preparing our next year's entry into Europe and Asia.

(And, Linkedin is doing quite well. There will be some news on this next year.)

Happy holidays to everyone!

By: VanillaChin

VanillaChin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:16:32 +0000

All I'm saying is that Konstantin leaving doesn't mean that Linked In is in trouble. Om, I thought the headline suggested an attempt at controversy that just isn't there.

Kay, I'm sure you'll miss Konstantin. We all wish him the best of luck at the new company.

By: Kay Luo

Kay Luo — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:13:05 +0000

VanillaChin,

Konstantin is an invaluable part of the LinkedIn team and is still serving as an advisor to the company. I am personally very grateful for, (and in awe of), the work that he's done for LinkedIn. He's set up a great foundation for our success and deserves nothing but kudos and well wishes.

-Kay

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:14:19 +0000

VanillaChin (great nick name by the way),

i did not say that it had anything to do with LinkedIn as a company. It is a big company now and KG perhaps felt he needed to move on, do something more exciting etc etc. nevertheless it is a big enough bit of news, and hopefully he and linkedin both continue to do well.

By: VanillaChin

VanillaChin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:06:03 +0000

This has nothing to do with Linked In's success or lack thereof. Outside of doing alot of press, Konstantin wasn't a productive, contributing member of the team for quite some time.

This is a great move for Konstantin and should in no way say anything about Linked In. It's a natural transition of someone who wasn't a great fit.