The story
Founded by Tony Hsieh in 1996.1
Private company
LinkExchange
Internet advertising cooperative
LinkExchange was a popular Internet advertising cooperative, similar in function to a webring, originally known as Internet Link Exchange or ILE.2 It was founded by Tony Hsieh.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1996Founded1
- HeadquartersSouth of Market1
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LinkExchange was a popular Internet advertising cooperative, similar in function to a webring, originally known as Internet Link Exchange or ILE.2
Leadership
Who has led LinkExchange, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderTony Hsieh1
Timeline
- 1996Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaLinkExchange
- WikidataQ6554221
Sources
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- 1WikidataLinkExchange on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaLinkExchange on Wikipedia