To LinkedIn the downturn is an opportunity to pinch business from weaker rivals, explains Steve Sordello, the chief financial officer of the company, which has been profitable since 2007.

经济危机之于LinkedIn，是一次从较弱对手那里争取客户的机会，公司的财务总监Steve Sordello如是解释道。公司从2007年就已经开始盈利。

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