In an unusual approach to networking, a Delhi-based entrepreneur, Sivesh Kumar, created a LinkedIn profile for his 2-year-old son, Tiger Chauhan. The move, intended to prepare the toddler for future educational opportunities, quickly garnered attention on social media, leading to mixed reactions from the public.
Tiger Chauhan’s LinkedIn profile, managed by his father, described him as "just a kid, trying to find my place in this world." The young boy's inaugural post on the platform mentioned the societal pressures he is already facing, stating, "I turned two today and already started to feel the pressure of this world." The post went on to highlight the importance of networking, a principle often emphasised by Kumar's friend, Praveen Kumar Rajbhar, who believes "Network is Networth."
The profile and its content, which were meant to reflect a humorous take on the early pressures of modern education, also sparked a broader discussion online. Some users criticised the decision to create a professional profile for a child, raising concerns about privacy and the appropriateness of such actions.
"You’ve given away the kid’s photograph, name, DOB, school location. How are you better than the child’s parents?" commented one user. Others found the situation ironic and questioned the intent behind the move, with one person remarking, "Strange. Who creates a LinkedIn profile for a baby? India is definitely not for beginners."
However, not all responses were negative. Some users joked about the idea, suggesting that LinkedIn might be a better option than other social media platforms for children. "Haha! LinkedIn is better than Instagram though for kids. At least they'll get bored on LinkedIn but once they start scrolling reels, there's no end," one user quipped.
Meanwhile, Kumar, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Coffea India, reshared his son’s post, expressing high hopes for his child's future. He wrote, "I don’t know how he will turn around, but he will be more passionate, hardworking, and brutal than me… Elon, your competitor just got on LinkedIn… And it is his birthday... Happy Birthday Kiddo… If any day you need to fall back, your baba is here."
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