Viadeo

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Definition
Viadeo is a professional networking platform designed to connect businesses/employers with potential employees and develop growing businesses, and focuses on the utility of networks. Individuals can create member profiles (similar to those on social networking sites) including education, skills, employment background, and so forth. Members develop contact lists and networks based on professional background and interests. A basic profile can be established on Viadeo free of charge. Certain functions require a paid membership, such as for entrepreneurs to post ads for their services. Members can search and participate in discussion forums, blogs, news, events, job ads, and communities.

Logo Source: Viadeo, Retrieved from www.viadeo.com

Here is a brief statement on the creation and status of Viadeo by founder Dan Serfaty:

Dan Serfaty on YouTube

History
Viadeo was created in 2004 by Dan Serfaty and Thierry Lunati, both of France. Over the next six years, the company aquired several other social networking sites worldwide, including Tianji.com of China, ICTnet of Spain, ApnaCircle of India, and unyk.com of Canada. It is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Viadeo employs 200 staff in its offices, which are located in 10 major cities world-wide. It is funded by revenue from premium memberships, advertising, and services provided to recruiters.