On 2026‑10‑15 I attended LinkedIn’s “Connection by Design” event in the Empire State Building, the only Indian creator present, and helped announce a suite of new creator‑focused tools.
LinkedIn Business Cards – Create a digital business card, save it to your phone wallet and share it when you meet someone. This is coming out by the end of October.
Creator Dashboard – One place to understand your content performance, audience growth and who you’re reaching, including their companies and demographics.
Better Content Management – Published posts, drafts and scheduled posts together in the dashboard. Much easier to see what’s gone out and what’s coming next.
Pinned Comments – Pinned Comments are back :)
Creator Marketplace – Brands can discover you based on your content and audience, and reach out to you about potential partnerships.
In‑Stream Video Ads – A new earning opportunity being tested with selected creators and advertisers. Brands’ pre‑roll ads can run alongside relevant participating creators’ videos.
Advice Sessions – Offer paid 1:1 sessions, set your price and let people book directly from your profile. This is available to US Premium Business subscribers.
Prospect Suggestions – Discover relevant potential clients and collaborators based on the people you’re looking to do business with.
Private Connection Notes – Add a private note to someone’s profile so you remember where you met, what you discussed and how to follow up.
Multiple Roles on Profile – The companies behind your different current roles can appear at the top of your profile, reflecting careers that include more than one thing.
Casey Rickey’s art project cost roughly $500 and now sells work for $10,000.