Connection Accepted
Connection Accepted Pod
Our Mission is to bring you as many takeaways as possible that we wish we had when we joined LinkedIn.
On the Connection Accepted pod, Daniel & Matt chat with LinkedIn’s Top Voices, dive into the platform, and swap conspiracies about what works.
"Learn one new tactic for LinkedIn every episode or your money back."
Daniel and Matt are part-time creators based in Boston & New York with a long history of working in the creator economy, both inside & outside of LinkedIn.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are our own and not those of Daniel's or Matt’s employers.
On the Connection Accepted pod, Daniel & Matt chat with LinkedIn’s Top Voices, dive into the platform, and swap conspiracies about what works.
"Learn one new tactic for LinkedIn every episode or your money back."
Daniel and Matt are part-time creators based in Boston & New York with a long history of working in the creator economy, both inside & outside of LinkedIn.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are our own and not those of Daniel's or Matt’s employers.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Forget Twitter & TikTok. The Real Opportunity is LinkedIn | #7
In this engaging conversation, Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his journey to building a massive LinkedIn following. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven content instead of traditional metrics like signups. Peter explains why personal accounts outperform company pages and reveals the art of choosing relevant topics for B2B engagement. With insights on growing an audience, the pitfalls of overselling, and practical posting strategies, he offers a refreshing view on leveraging LinkedIn effectively for brand affinity.
Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 13min
Why this Yale grad built a $500K ARR cold email killer | #6
In this episode, we interview Mitchell Tan the Founder of Kondo. Kondo is a superhuman software that makes LinkedIn messaging better than you could ever imagine.
Oct 21, 2025 • 54min
We interviewed a LinkedIn top voice about LinkedIn | #5
In this interview, Melissa Rosenthal, Co-Founder of Outlever, shares how she’s redefining B2B marketing through authentic storytelling and thought leadership.She discusses her journey from leading creative teams at BuzzFeed and Cheddar to building a platform that helps brands own their voice and audience. Melissa offers sharp insights on the future of content, authenticity, and how companies can truly stand out in a crowded digital world.Subscribe for more interviews to come!Follow Melissa on LinkedIn @melissarosenthal
Oct 21, 2025 • 60min
We asked a 1M creator for LinkedIn advice | #4
This episode is a brutally honest conversation with multi-platform creator and Kitsby CBO @alchenny In one of the funniest and most candid conversations on the Connection Accepted pod, Allison sits down with Matt and Daniel to spill everything. She details her wild journey from dropping out of college to attend pastry school in France, to "never getting a job" and becoming the self-appointed "Chief Baking Officer.”This episode is a must-watch for any creator, marketer, or professional who feels "cringy" posting on LinkedIn. Allison holds nothing back, sharing her unfiltered playbook for cutting through the "corporate BS" and why she has the "unique advantage of not wanting a job from LinkedIn."In this episode, we cover:Allison's Full Origin StoryThe Viral "Taiyaki Cake"Why she really started posting on LinkedIn A Simple Formula for SuccessFighting "AI Slop"The "illegal" cast iron pan story.The challenge of hiring for a small business.LinkedIn vs. SubstackIf you're tired of the same old professional advice, this conversation is the perfect antidote.For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to connectionaccepted@gmail.comFollow Allison:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-chenny/Youtube: @alchenny Join Matt & I as we build a $10M Podcast:Subscribe on YouTube @ConnectionAccepted Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oeHvC5O1oSqIw428DpTHX?si=wy5JJTUvQ96a01xoRqeHhgListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connection-accepted/id1844434065Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connection-accepted/
Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Why this YC Founder abandoned 2.5M followers on TikTok for LinkedIn | #3
In this episode we interviewed Popl's founder and CEO @jasonalco . He talked about he how has used LinkedIn to elevate his company to a new level and attract 2.5 million users to his product. Like and subscribe for more founder interviews and exciting guests!Follow Jason on al platforms @jasonalcoFollow Matt: @matthuang21 LinkedIn: Matt HuangFollow Daniel:LinkedIn: Daniel Greenberg
Oct 6, 2025 • 46min
How this ivy-league founder cracked LinkedIn to land 10k users in 8 weeks | #2
In this episode @matthuang21 interviews his co-host Daniel Greenberg on how he started both of his companies (Viral LED's and Place2Place.ai) and how LinkedIn has helped him along every step of the way.
Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 8min
130k YouTuber explains why LinkedIn beats YouTube | #1
In this Episode, Matt Huang ( @matthuang21 ) explains his start on LinkedIn and how he grew his Youtube channel to over 130,000 Subscribers. Subscribe!Follow Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-huang-103299138/Follow Daniel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreenberg/Follow our producer on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-lewis-113b68251/
