linkedin started by getting top vc's and ceo's in the valley to use their product. Now if you asked me which company were more likely to succeed I would guess

linkedin started by getting top vc's and ceo's in the valley to use their product. Now if you asked me which company were more likely to succeed I would guess Linkedin. Regardless not taking anything away from Linkedin or mr Hoffman but there are things a company can do to increase their probability of success.