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Reid Hoffman

Reid Garrett Hoffman is an American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author best known as a co-founder of LinkedIn.

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Reid Hoffman is an American internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is best known as the co-founder of LinkedIn.

What it is

Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. He co-founded LinkedIn in 2003, which became one of the world's largest professional networking services. He later joined Greylock as a partner in 2009 and co-founded Inflection AI in 2022.

Why it matters

Hoffman's work reshaped professional networking and how people connect for career opportunities. Through LinkedIn, he created a platform used by millions. His investments and board roles, including at Microsoft, have influenced the tech industry. His focus on AI with Inflection AI continues to drive innovation.

Key details

Hoffman was born in Stanford, California in 1967. He studied at Stanford University and the University of Oxford as a Marshall Scholar. He served as executive chairman of LinkedIn and has been on the boards of Microsoft and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.

In short

  • Co-founded LinkedIn in 2003.
  • Venture capitalist and partner at Greylock.
  • Co-founded Inflection AI in 2022.
  • Served on boards of Microsoft and Stanford HAI.

Quick questions

Who is Reid Hoffman?
Reid Hoffman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author best known as a co-founder of LinkedIn.
What is Reid Hoffman known for?
He is best known for co-founding LinkedIn and for his later work as a venture capitalist and technology investor.
What companies has Reid Hoffman co-founded?
He co-founded LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_Hoffman
    Supports: Basic biographical details, LinkedIn co-founding, and current roles.
  2. Columbia University Institute of Global Politics — https://igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distinguished-fellows/reid-hoffman
    Supports: Career overview, LinkedIn, Greylock, Inflection AI, board roles, and education.
  3. American Academy of Achievement — https://achievement.org/achiever/reid-hoffman/
    Supports: Education, early career, LinkedIn founding, PayPal role, and broader career context.
  4. LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman
    Supports: Self-described current roles and recent company affiliations.