LinkedIn Influencers for Reaching Founders & CEOs (2025)

CEO of Box, the enterprise content management platform. Aaron is known for his witty takes on enterprise tech, AI transformation, and startup culture. His audience is packed with enterprise tech buyers, IT leaders, and SaaS enthusiasts who actually influence purchasing decisions.

Wrote 'Predictable Revenue' - called the 'Sales Bible of Silicon Valley'. Aaron created the outbound sales model at Salesforce that added $100M in revenue. His followers are sales leaders building repeatable, scalable outbound processes.

Author of 'How to Wow' and Forbes contributor on customer experience. Adrian helps organizations deliver better customer service and experience. His followers are CX leaders, consultants, and service design professionals focused on customer-centric transformation.

Built and sold multiple 7-figure e-commerce stores, then founded eCommerceFuel, a thriving private community for high-revenue store owners. Andrew shares insights on scaling e-commerce businesses and building community. His followers are 7-figure e-commerce founders who value peer learning.

Wrote 'Obviously Awesome' - the bible of B2B positioning. April helps tech companies nail their go-to-market strategy. Her audience is wall-to-wall product marketers, VPs of Marketing, and founders trying to differentiate in crowded markets.

20+ years of senior leadership in commercial real estate services. Barbi shares trend reports, management insights, and industry analysis. Her followers are CRE professionals, property managers, and commercial real estate executives looking for strategic insights.

Speaks and publishes on composable commerce, marketplace trends, and the future of e-commerce platforms. Ben helps brands understand the shifting landscape of e-commerce technology. His followers are e-commerce developers, platform decision-makers, and retail tech leaders.

Co-founded Techstars and has been investing in software companies since 1987. Brad writes extensively on startup communities, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. His followers are founders, VCs, and startup ecosystem builders looking for long-term perspectives on building companies.

Former VP of Growth at HubSpot, now runs Reforge teaching advanced growth programs. Brian shares frameworks on growth strategy, retention, and user acquisition. His followers are senior growth leaders and operators who want to level up beyond beginner tactics.

Former Facebook executive turned venture investor. Chamath runs Social Capital and is known for bold takes on venture capital, SPACs, and technology policy. His followers are investors, founders, and tech professionals who want unfiltered perspectives on markets and startups.

Built Refine Labs into a leading demand gen agency and now runs Passetto helping SaaS companies with go-to-market strategy. Chris challenges conventional marketing wisdom with data-backed takes. His followers are B2B marketers, demand gen leaders, and SaaS operators.

Runs YC's batch program and has helped hundreds of startups get off the ground. Dalton shares candid advice on startup funding, founder psychology, and building companies. His followers are early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to learn from YC's playbook.

Former CMO at Drift and Privy, now runs Exit Five, a B2B marketing community with 4,000+ members. Dave shares practical B2B marketing advice without the fluff. His followers are B2B marketers, demand gen leaders, and marketing executives looking for actionable growth strategies.

Former Fortune 50 CMO with 30 years leading marketing at companies like Aetna and McKinsey. David now advises boards and teaches at Harvard. His followers are senior marketing executives, board members, and CMOs navigating digital transformation.

Serial entrepreneur and chairman of Drift. David coined 'hypergrowth' and obsesses over product-led growth and conversational marketing. His audience includes growth-minded founders, product leaders, and marketers who want to build category-defining companies.

The leading voice on people analytics and data-driven HR. David runs Insight222 and helps organizations create value through ethical use of people data. His followers are HR analytics leaders, CHROs, and consultants shaping the future of work with data.

Co-founded Intercom and scaled it to a $1B+ valuation. Des shares deep insights on product strategy, startup scaling, and customer communication. His followers are product managers, founders, and customer success leaders - ideal if you sell product or CS tools.

Built HubSpot from zero to $2B+ revenue. Dharmesh now focuses heavily on AI and recently launched ChatSpot. His audience is a mix of marketers, founders, and tech leaders who obsess over product-led growth and company culture. If you're selling to tech-forward companies, his followers are gold.

Ranked #1 communication coach in the world and named twice to the Thinkers50 list of top business thinkers. Dorie teaches at Duke and helps professionals become recognized experts. Her followers are consultants, coaches, and professionals building their thought leadership platform.

The voice behind Nerd Marketing and CEO of PostPilot. Drew brings operator-grade, LTV-first playbooks to DTC brands. His followers are e-commerce operators obsessed with retention, customer lifetime value, and building sustainable DTC businesses.

The queen of product-led growth. Elena has led growth at Miro, Amplitude, and Malwarebytes. She breaks down PLG strategies, self-serve funnels, and growth tactics. Her audience is growth leaders, PMs, and founders building product-led companies.

Built VaynerMedia into a 2,000+ person agency. Gary is known for his takes on social-native commerce, attention arbitrage, and live shopping. His audience spans entrepreneurs, marketers, and sales professionals. If you sell to ambitious business owners, his followers are prime prospects.

Built a $130M+ real estate sales track record and a 4M+ subscriber YouTube channel teaching personal finance and real estate investing. Graham's audience is young investors, first-time homebuyers, and aspiring real estate agents looking for actionable financial advice.

The 10X guy. Grant runs Cardone Capital, a private equity real estate fund with $4B+ in assets. Love him or hate him, his audience is packed with ambitious real estate investors, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to scale aggressively. Perfect for selling to growth-minded property investors.

Built multiple multimillion-dollar e-commerce brands including SkinnyMe Tea and Drop Bottle before age 30. Gretta is the queen of influencer marketing and viral social growth. Her followers are e-commerce founders, DTC marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage social media for brand growth.

Legendary marketer from Apple's early days, now Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy is an author, speaker, and early-stage investor. His posts share eclectic business wisdom on growth, innovation, and building remarkable products. His followers span entrepreneurs, marketers, and tech enthusiasts.

Started 20VC as a podcast at age 18, now runs a $400M+ venture fund. Harry's podcast has 20M+ monthly downloads featuring the world's top founders and investors. His followers are founders raising capital, aspiring VCs, and startup operators seeking insider knowledge.

Partner at Fulfillment IQ, a supply chain consultancy for e-commerce brands and 3PLs. Harshida covers e-commerce logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory management. Her followers are e-commerce operators, supply chain managers, and 3PL executives.

Runs General Catalyst with a focus on 'responsible innovation' in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. Hemant backs companies that can create systemic change. His followers are founders tackling big problems, impact investors, and operators building responsible tech companies.

Stanford professor and founder of the Venture Capital Initiative at Stanford GSB. Ilya is the academic authority on VC, private equity, and corporate innovation. His followers are VCs, finance professionals, and academics seeking research-backed insights on private markets.

Serial entrepreneur for 25+ years, best known from BBC's Dragons' Den. James founded Hamilton Bradshaw Group and Recruitment Entrepreneur, helping businesses build capital. His followers are entrepreneurs, business buyers, and professionals seeking practical business advice.

The godfather of SaaS advice. Jason built SaaStr into the largest community for B2B SaaS founders, hosting 15,000+ attendees annually. His posts break down everything from hiring your first VP of Sales to crossing $10M ARR. If you sell to SaaS founders or revenue leaders, his 500K+ followers are your dream prospects.

Star of Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and founder of The Oppenheim Group, a luxury real estate brokerage in LA. Jason has sold over $1B in real estate. His followers are luxury real estate agents, aspiring brokers, and property investors interested in high-end markets.

Built Fulfill.com, a marketplace helping e-commerce brands find the right 3PL partner. Joe shares insights on fulfillment strategy, logistics costs, and scaling e-commerce operations. His followers are e-commerce founders and operations leaders navigating fulfillment challenges.

Built SocialTalent into the leading hiring skills platform, helping 500+ companies hire over a million people in 2018 alone. Johnny shares insights on talent acquisition strategy, recruiter training, and the future of hiring. His followers are TA leaders building high-performing recruiting teams.

The godfather of HR research. Josh founded Bersin by Deloitte and now runs the Josh Bersin Academy. He turns complex HR challenges into actionable strategies for the world's largest organizations. His followers are CHROs, HR directors, and people ops leaders shaping the future of work.

Built Matthews into a leader in commercial real estate brokerage and investment. Kyle shares insights on CRE transactions, leadership, and market trends. His followers are commercial real estate brokers, investors, and property professionals seeking deal flow and market intelligence.

Former product lead at Airbnb, now runs the most popular product and growth newsletter in tech. Lenny's deep-dives on growth strategy, product management, and career advice are must-reads. His followers are product managers, growth marketers, and startup operators.

Called 'one of the biggest CRE tech influencers of our time.' Linda founded The Broker List, connecting commercial real estate professionals. Her followers are CRE brokers, proptech founders, and commercial real estate marketers.

One of the most-followed people on LinkedIn. Liz runs Human Workplace, a coaching and HR consulting firm dedicated to humanizing work. Her viral posts reach millions weekly. Her followers are professionals seeking career advice and HR leaders rethinking traditional workplace practices.

Former CRO at HubSpot who scaled revenue from $0 to $100M. Now teaches at Harvard and invests via Stage 2 Capital. Mark is the go-to voice on sales scaling and go-to-market strategy. His followers are sales leaders, founders, and revenue operators seeking data-driven growth advice.

Runs CRETech, the largest event and data platform in commercial real estate technology. With 25+ years in CRE public relations, Michael bridges proptech startups with institutional real estate. His followers are proptech founders, CRE executives, and real estate technology buyers.

Built ConvertKit from $0 to $30M+ ARR bootstrapped. Nathan shares transparently about creator economy, email marketing, and building in public. His followers are creators, newsletter operators, and founders who value sustainable growth over blitzscaling.

The DTC Guy. Former Director of DTC at VaynerMedia, now running Sharma Brands and a newsletter with 100K+ readers. Nik advises top consumer brands on growth strategy. His followers are DTC founders, e-commerce marketers, and brand operators who want to scale profitably.

Founder of AppSumo and serial entrepreneur. Noah was employee #30 at Facebook and #4 at Mint. He shares real talk about bootstrapping, marketing experiments, and building businesses. His audience loves deals, tools, and no-BS business advice.

Built the largest Commercial Real Estate group on LinkedIn. Pete is a real estate investor, speaker, and author who specializes in industrial and commercial properties. His followers are CRE investors, brokers, and professionals looking to network and find deals in commercial real estate.

Runs insights at Carta, publishing data on startup funding, equity distribution, and market trends. Peter's reports are must-reads for anyone in the startup ecosystem. His followers are founders, investors, and operators who want data-driven insights on startup compensation and fundraising.

Owns 340+ rental units and hosts the Disruptors podcast with 1,000+ episodes. Rob is a bestselling author teaching property investment strategies in the UK. His followers are property investors, landlords, and entrepreneurs looking to build passive income through real estate.

Wrote 'The SaaS Playbook' and founded TinySeed, the first accelerator for bootstrapped SaaS. Rob's audience is indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, and developers building profitable software businesses without VC funding.

LinkedIn Top Voice in leadership and 25+ years as an HR executive coach. Roberta helps organizations find, hire, grow, and keep top talent. Her followers are HR leaders, executives, and consultants focused on talent strategy and leadership development.

Former Greylock partner, now runs Conviction investing in AI-native startups. Sarah co-hosts the 'No Priors' podcast and shares sharp takes on AI technology and investing. Her followers are AI founders, investors, and technologists tracking the cutting edge of AI applications.

30+ years building wealth through real estate. Thach co-founded Springboard To Wealth to mentor aspiring investors on building generational wealth. His followers are aspiring real estate investors, immigrant entrepreneurs, and people seeking financial independence through property.

One of the most data-driven VCs in SaaS. Tomasz shares benchmarks, metrics, and insights that help founders understand what 'good' looks like. His followers are SaaS operators, founders raising capital, and revenue leaders who care about metrics.