Ep 117: LinkedIn Learning's Sameer Aggarwal on Evolution of e-Learning

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

From selling ‘email-as-a-service’ as a dot-com entrepreneur in college to now heading sales for LinkedIn Learning’s biggest market, India! Meet Sameer Aggarwal who as Head of Sales for LinkedIn Learning & Engagement Solutions in India, has worked directly with organizations to build robust employee development, internal mobility and learning programs leveraging the tools, data and insights available from LinkedIn. Sameer is also the country lead for LinkedIn’s Wisdom Employee Resource Group (ERG) that aims to create a workplace where everyone can succeed regardless of age. Vinay talks to Sameer to get insights on the evolution of e-learning and LinkedIn Learning’s pivotal role in it. Hit play!

[02:32s] “Flying without wings”: His journey so far

[12:30s] Evolution of LinkedIn over the years

[18:28s] LinkedIn Learning and the growth of e-learning

[30:40s] LinkedIn Learning in India and future ready skills

[41:14s] RWL: LinkedIn Learning to learn new things; Watch ‘The Recruit’ on Netflix; Read ‘8 Rules of Love’ by Jay Shetty

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