LinkedIn Influencers with Most Engaged Audiences (2025)

Adam Grant

5M+

Professor, Wharton School

Wharton's top-rated professor and author of 'Think Again', 'Give and Take', and 'Originals'. Adam researches how to find motivation and make work more meaningful. His followers are HR leaders, executives, and professionals interested in organizational psychology.

Alex Hormozi

3M+

Founder & CEO, Acquisition.com

Built Gym Launch to $100M+ and now runs Acquisition.com, investing in and scaling service businesses. Alex wrote '$100M Offers' and shares frameworks for pricing, offers, and scaling. His audience is entrepreneurs, agency owners, and business operators looking to scale revenue fast.

Alex Lieberman

500K+

Co-founder, Morning Brew

Co-founded Morning Brew in his dorm room, grew it to 4M+ subscribers, and sold majority stake for $75M. Alex now invests in media companies and shares the raw journey of entrepreneurship. His followers are founders, creators, and media operators.

April Dunford

180K+

Positioning Expert & Author, Ambient Strategy

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.

Arianna Huffington

10M+

Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

Founded The Huffington Post, sold it for $315M, then started Thrive Global to end burnout culture. Arianna is one of the most influential voices in wellness and leadership. Her followers are executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals focused on sustainable success.

Brené Brown

3M+

Professor & Author, University of Houston

Research professor who spent 20 years studying courage, vulnerability, and leadership. Brené's TED Talk has 60M+ views. Her books like 'Dare to Lead' transformed how organizations think about leadership. Her followers are executives, HR leaders, and professionals building authentic leadership.

Chamath Palihapitiya

1.5M+

Founder & CEO, Social Capital

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.

Chris Do

500K+

Founder & CEO, The Futur

Emmy award-winning designer who built Blind into a top motion design studio, then founded The Futur to teach creative business. Chris helps designers and creatives charge what they're worth. His followers are agency owners, designers, and creative professionals.

Chris Orlob

175K+

CEO, pclub.io

Grew Gong from $200K to $200M ARR in 5 years. Now runs pclub.io teaching sales skills. Chris shares data-backed sales insights and cold calling techniques. His followers are SDRs, AEs, and sales leaders hungry to level up their game.

Chris Walker

175K+

Founder & CEO, Refine Labs & Passetto

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.

Codie Sanchez

1M+

Founder & CEO, Contrarian Thinking

Former Wall Street investor turned entrepreneur who buys 'boring businesses' like laundromats and car washes. Codie runs Contrarian Thinking and teaches unconventional wealth-building. Her followers are investors, aspiring business buyers, and entrepreneurs seeking alternative paths to wealth.

Dalton Caldwell

200K+

Managing Partner, Y Combinator

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.

Daniel Priestley

500K+

Founder, Dent Global

Serial entrepreneur and author of 'Key Person of Influence' and 'Oversubscribed'. Daniel built multiple 8-figure businesses and now helps entrepreneurs become industry leaders. His followers are business owners, consultants, and professionals building authority in their space.

Dave Gerhardt

200K+

Founder, Exit Five

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.

Dharmesh Shah

800K+

CTO & Co-founder, HubSpot

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.

Dorie Clark

450K+

Keynote Speaker & Author, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

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.

Ed Mylett

1M+

Entrepreneur & Author, Ed Mylett Companies

Built a 9-figure business in financial services and now hosts one of the top business podcasts. Ed shares frameworks for peak performance, leadership, and building wealth. His followers are entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and high-performers seeking to maximize potential.

Gary Vaynerchuk

5M+

CEO, VaynerMedia & VaynerX

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.

Grant Cardone

3.2M+

CEO, Cardone Capital

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.

Harry Stebbings

350K+

Founder & Managing Partner, 20VC

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.

James Caan CBE

600K+

Chairman, Recruitment Entrepreneur

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.

Jason Lemkin

500K+

Founder, SaaStr

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.

John Barrows

250K+

CEO, JB Sales

Trained sales teams at Salesforce, LinkedIn, Slack, and Google. John delivers no-fluff, tactical sales advice that works. His audience is packed with SDRs, AEs, and sales managers - ideal if you sell sales tools, training, or enablement software.

Josh Bersin

500K+

Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company

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.

Justin Welsh

800K+

Solopreneur & Investor, The Saturday Solopreneur

Built a $10M+ one-person business through courses and newsletters. Justin helped scale two companies to $50M+ ARR before going solo. He teaches creators how to build audiences and monetize expertise. His followers are solopreneurs, creators, and professionals building personal brands.

Lenny Rachitsky

600K+

Author, Lenny's Newsletter

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.

Liz Ryan

3.5M+

Founder & CEO, Human Workplace

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.

Lou Adler

250K+

CEO, The Adler Group

The architect of Performance-based Hiring, adopted by LinkedIn, Disney, McKinsey, and 10,000+ companies. Lou has spent 30+ years transforming how organizations hire, with a weekly newsletter reaching 250K+ subscribers. His followers are talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, and HR directors looking to upgrade their hiring process.

Mel Robbins

3M+

Author & Speaker, The Mel Robbins Companies

Created the '5 Second Rule' used by millions worldwide. Mel is one of the most-booked speakers globally, helping people overcome self-doubt and take action. Her followers are professionals seeking motivation, productivity tips, and career advancement strategies.

Neil Patel

600K+

Co-founder, NP Digital

Built KISSmetrics, Crazy Egg, and now NP Digital into one of the largest marketing agencies. Neil is the go-to expert for SEO and digital marketing, helping 700K+ businesses grow traffic. His followers are marketers, founders, and agencies looking to master growth.

Nik Sharma

100K+

CEO, Sharma Brands

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.

Richard van der Blom

200K+

LinkedIn Expert, Just Connecting

Europe's leading LinkedIn algorithm expert. Richard publishes annual LinkedIn algorithm reports and trains companies on social selling. His followers are marketers and sales pros who want to crack the LinkedIn code.

Rob Moore

750K+

Entrepreneur & Author, Progressive Property

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.

Sahil Bloom

1M+

Investor & Creator, SRB Holdings

Former private equity investor turned creator with 2M+ newsletter subscribers. Sahil breaks down mental models, business frameworks, and life lessons into actionable insights. His followers are investors, founders, and ambitious professionals seeking wisdom for work and life.

Sam Parr

300K+

Co-host, My First Million

Founded The Hustle newsletter, grew it to 2M+ subscribers, sold to HubSpot. Sam now co-hosts 'My First Million' podcast breaking down business opportunities. His followers are entrepreneurs and founders hunting for their next big idea.

Shaan Puri

400K+

Co-host, My First Million

Former VP at Twitch, now co-hosts 'My First Million' podcast with Sam Parr. Shaan is known for generating 100+ business ideas per episode and his frameworks for spotting opportunities. His followers are founders and entrepreneurs looking for their next venture.

Simon Sinek

6M+

Author & Speaker, Start With Why

Author of 'Start With Why' and 'Leaders Eat Last' with 60M+ TED Talk views. Simon teaches leaders how to inspire action and build trust. His followers are executives, HR leaders, and managers seeking to transform organizational culture.

Steven Bartlett

2.5M+

Founder & Host, The Diary of a CEO

Founded Social Chain at 22, sold it for $200M+, and now hosts 'The Diary of a CEO' podcast with 20M+ monthly downloads. Steven shares unfiltered insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and life. His followers are ambitious founders, creators, and business leaders.

Tim Sackett

150K+

President, HRU Technical Resources

Author of 'The Talent Fix' and a Top 10 Global HR Influencer. Tim delivers no-nonsense HR and recruiting insights with humor that cuts through the noise. His followers are HR leaders, recruiters, and talent acquisition pros who appreciate straight talk on hiring strategies and employer branding.

Tony Robbins

4M+

Author & Life Strategist, Robbins Research International

The world's most famous life and business strategist. Tony has coached everyone from Bill Clinton to Serena Williams. His events draw 10,000+ attendees who pay $5,000+ per ticket. His followers are entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performers seeking peak performance.