LinkedIn noticed something. More professionals juggle multiple roles than before. The Microsoft-owned network responded Thursday with a batch of updates aimed squarely at users building businesses on the side.

The changes arrive as the platform records a 70% jump in members adding "founder" to their profiles over the past year. Profiles listing more than one current position have also climbed. Engadget reported the details first.

LinkedIn’s New Features Target Side Hustles as Founder Profiles Surge 70%

Profiles now support highlighting several jobs at once. Users can add founder status without awkward workarounds. Simple. Direct. It reflects how work actually looks in 2026. But the real story lies in the tools built around these realities.

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