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Reid HoffmanReid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman

Co-Founder, LinkedIn / Partner, Greylock Partners / Co-Founder, Inflection AI & Manas AI

Reid Hoffman is a highly influential American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, best known as the co-founder of LinkedIn and a partner at Greylock Partners. He is a prominent figure in the AI space, having co-founded Inflection AI and Manas AI, and was an early investor and board member of OpenAI. Hoffman focuses on product development, innovation, and business strategy across the consumer internet and software industries, and serves on the board of Microsoft.

M.St., University of Oxford
United States
InstagramInstagram106.5K
TwitterTwitter765.6K
YouTubeYouTube62.3K
TechnologyEntrepreneurshipVenture Capital
2.7M
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765.6K
Twitter Followers
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Companies Founded
15+
Years as VC Partner
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Work Experience

Manas AIManas AI
Manas AI

Co-Founder, Board Chair

Jan 2025 - Present
Responsibilities
Manas AI leverages proprietary AI, generative computational chemistry, and best in class biology to cut the timeline and costs of traditional therapeutic discovery and transform the treatment of cancer and rare disease. While we're still in the early stages of contemporary AI development, initiatives like Manas AI show how close we already are to advances that can profoundly change the world. Success in our quest will give thousands of oncologists around the world new therapeutics to combat diseases that have shaped human existence since before recorded history, constraining human possibilities and causing immense suffering and loss. The future of medicine has never held more promise.
Inflection AIInflection AI
Inflection AI

Co-Founder, Board Member

Mar 2022 - Present
Responsibilities
Inflection AI is a public benefit corporation leveraging our world-class large language model to build the first AI platform focused on the needs of the enterprise. I helped start Inflection AI to further a vision where artificial intelligence empowers individuals and amplifies human capabilities. In March 2024, an expanded team of kind, innovative, and collaborative individuals grew Inflection’s scope to focus on building enterprise AI solutions.
GreylockGreylock
Greylock

Partner

Nov 2009 - Present
Responsibilities
Greylock partners with entrepreneurs to build market-transforming companies. Notable Greylock portfolio companies include Linkedin, Airbnb, Facebook, Workday, Roblox, Palo Alto Networks, Dropbox, Pure Storage, Instagram and Discord. My primary focus is world-class entrepreneurs with bold new ideas with the possibility of massive scale. I also focus on companies in domains where my product and entrepreneurial experience applies strongly: artificial intelligence, consumer internet, enterprise 2.0, mobile, social gaming, online marketplaces, payments, SAAS, and social networks.
Village GlobalVillage Global
Village Global

Chairperson

Aug 2017 - Present
Responsibilities
Village Global is a network-native VC firm backed by tech industry luminaries. When you join a Village, seed capital is just the beginning. Village helps you go faster with an incredible founder community, expert advice, and game-changing introductions. As the Chairman of Village since 2017, I have supported the community as we’ve built a network of experienced founders and advisors who are democratizing access to startup wisdom.
MicrosoftMicrosoft
Microsoft

Board Member

Mar 2017 - Present
Responsibilities
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. I believe in technology's power to empower people and transform industries. Microsoft exemplifies this mission at a global scale. Joining the board allowed me to contribute to a company that is using AI and cloud computing to amplify human potential and enhance productivity and creativity for billions.
AuroraAurora
Aurora

Board Member

Jan 2018 - Present
Responsibilities
Aurora is a leading autonomous vehicle technology company, focused on self-driving solutions for freight, delivery, and passenger transport. The Aurora Driver platform integrates hardware, software, and data services to enable safe and efficient transportation. Aurora is a bet on the transformative potential of autonomous technology to revolutionize logistics and mobility while addressing pressing challenges like safety and efficiency in transportation.
NAUTONAUTO
NAUTO

Board Member

Aug 2017 - Present
Responsibilities
Nauto develops AI-powered driver and fleet safety systems to reduce collisions and improve driving behavior. By leveraging real-time insights, it enhances operational efficiency for businesses and supports safer roads for all. Backing Nauto is an opportunity to leverage AI to make the roads safer while driving value for thousands of businesses.
Entrepreneur FirstEntrepreneur First
Entrepreneur First

Board Member

Sep 2017 - Present
Responsibilities
Entrepreneur First identifies founders with extraordinary futures before anyone else, embedding them in a community of ambitious peers and giving them the tools they need to succeed, fast. We back them before they have a company, a team, even before they have an idea, based purely on talent. Serving on Entrepreneur First’s board has allowed me to play a small role in fostering entrepreneurship by investing in individuals and giving more exceptional leaders access to capital.
Wolfson College, OxfordWolfson College, Oxford
Wolfson College, Oxford

Honorary Fellow

Oct 2016 - Present
Responsibilities
I first attended Wolfson College at the University of Oxford as a Marshall Scholar, earning an MSt in Philosophy in 1993. It was a privilege to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship by my alma mater in 2016.
Cambridge Judge Business SchoolCambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge Judge Business School

Dean's Senior Fellow

Jun 2025 - Present
Position
Dean's Senior Fellow
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Visiting Senior Fellow

Feb 2025 - Present
Responsibilities
Appointed as a Visiting Senior Fellow at LSE’s Data Science Institute (DSI). I will interact with LSE students and faculty and participate in events including discussions and workshops during my visits to London. In the role, I will draw on my experience in technological entrepreneurship and the impacts of new technologies on society, the function of education and the university, and geopolitics of technology.
Reinvent CapitalReinvent Capital
Reinvent Capital

Advisory Member

Aug 2018 - Present
Responsibilities
Reinvent partners with bold leaders of category-defining companies to help them grow and innovate at scale.
Columbia UniversityColumbia University
Columbia University

Distinguished Fellow

Oct 2024 - Sep 2025
Responsibilities
Institute of Global Politics
CodaCoda
Coda

Board Member

Oct 2014 - Dec 2024
Responsibilities
Coda is a collaboration platform that combines the power of spreadsheets and databases into a flexible, dynamic workspace. Their technology makes it so everyone can work together, in their own way, off a single source of truth.
BlockstreamBlockstream
Blockstream

Board Member

Nov 2014 - Sep 2024
Responsibilities
Blockstream is a leader in Bitcoin and blockchain technology, offering solutions for scaling, security, and decentralized financial systems. Its products include the Liquid Network and Bitcoin mining services. Since 2015, I have been writing about the power of Blockchain technology to redefine finance and ownership online. Serving on Blockstream’s board allowed me to support that vision and a dedicated team of builders.
Joby AviationJoby Aviation
Joby Aviation

Board Member

Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
Responsibilities
Joby Aviation is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company aiming to redefine urban transportation. Its aircraft promise zero-emission, quiet, and efficient air travel. Joby is a pioneer in the future of sustainable, urban transportation.
Convoy IncConvoy Inc
Convoy Inc

Board Member

Jan 2016 - Oct 2023
Responsibilities
Convoy is a digital freight network that uses technology to optimize trucking logistics, reducing costs and environmental impact. It connects shippers with carriers through a seamless platform. I served on Convoy’s board until 2023, when the company transitioned to become a part of Flexport.
NeevaNeeva
Neeva

Board Member

Jan 2019 - May 2023
Responsibilities
Neeva is search re-imagined. Always ad-free, private, and personal. Co-founded by Sridhar Ramaswamy (ex-SVP of Ads at Google) and Vivek Raghunathan (ex-VP of Monetization at YouTube). I served on Neeva’s board until their acquisition by Snowflake in 2023
OpenAIOpenAI
OpenAI

Board Member

Mar 2019 - Feb 2023
Responsibilities
OpenAI is creating Beneficial Artificial Intelligence for society, humanity, and industries. OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. In 2015, I was honored to be the earliest investor in OpenAI, and serving on the company’s board during the launch of Chat GPT – which kickstarted the broad AI revolution. In 2023 I stepped down from the company’s board to avoid conflicts of interest, though I still remain dedicated to OpenAI’s growth, and the larger mission to use AI to benefit humanity.
Xapo BankXapo Bank
Xapo Bank

Board Observer

Jul 2014 - Oct 2021
Responsibilities
Xapo combines the convenience of an everyday bitcoin wallet with the security of a deep cold storage vault. By bringing together convenience that bitcoin users want everyday with the security they require for saving, Xapo is the most secure, reliable, and easy way to manage and store your bitcoin.

Education

Università degli Studi di PerugiaUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
Università degli Studi di Perugia

Honorary Doctorate

May 2024 - May 2024
Field of Study
Honorary Doctorate - Human Sciences
University of OuluUniversity of Oulu
University of Oulu

Honorary Doctor

2020 - 2020
Field of Study
Honorary Doctor - Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Babson CollegeBabson College
Babson College

Honorary Doctor of Laws

2012 - 2012
Field of Study
Honorary Doctor of Laws - Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford
University of Oxford

M.St.

Sep 1990 - Jun 1993
Field of Study
M.St. - Philosophy
Stanford UniversityStanford University
Stanford University

B.S.

1985 - 1990
Field of Study
B.S. - Symbolic Systems
T
The Putney School

Diploma

1982 - 1985
Field of Study
Diploma - Highschool

Key Focus Areas

AI Pioneer

Focuses on investing in and building with AI to benefit humanity.

LinkedIn Co-Founder

Co-founded LinkedIn, a massive professional networking platform.

Venture Capitalist

Partner at Greylock, focusing on early-stage, massive-scale companies.

Serial Co-Founder

Co-founded Inflection AI and Manas AI, focusing on large language models and drug discovery.

Professional Skills

Reid Hoffman's expertise spans the full lifecycle of technology companies, from founding and product development to strategic investing and board governance, with a current focus on the transformative potential of AI.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership
CEOsFoundingStart-upsEntrepreneurshipAngel Investing
Strategy & Product
StrategyBusiness StrategyProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentProduct Innovation

Recent Posts

The disinformation campaign around data centers is concerning.The disinformation campaign around data centers is concerning.
The disinformation campaign around data centers is concerning.

The disinformation campaign around data centers is concerning.

2025-12-12
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The AI Energy War Is HereThe AI Energy War Is Here
The AI Energy War Is Here

In this episode of Reid Riffs, Reid and Aria explain why "compute" is the new oil powering the cognitive industrial revolution. They argue that the United States must urgently expand domestic data cen

2025-12-10
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“Every time the Jews have been expelled from a country…or the Pakistanis and Indians in East Africa…“Every time the Jews have been expelled from a country…or the Pakistanis and Indians in East Africa…
“Every time the Jews have been expelled from a country…or the Pakistanis and Indians in East Africa…

“Every time the Jews have been expelled from a country…or the Pakistanis and Indians in East Africa…. They get expelled because they’re doing too well. And then, like clockwork, the country is much wo

2025-12-10
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Working in a modern office is about to look very different.Working in a modern office is about to look very different.
Working in a modern office is about to look very different.

An excerpt from Tanay Kothari's episode of Possible, an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and A

2025-12-08
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Typing will become a thing of the past.Typing will become a thing of the past.
Typing will become a thing of the past.

An excerpt from Tanay Kothari's episode of Possible, an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and A

2025-12-07
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Who is faster, a pro typist or someone using talk to text tech?Who is faster, a pro typist or someone using talk to text tech?
Who is faster, a pro typist or someone using talk to text tech?

An excerpt from Tanay Kothari's episode of Possible, an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and A

2025-12-05
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If the keyboard becomes obsolete, what will replace it?If the keyboard becomes obsolete, what will replace it?
If the keyboard becomes obsolete, what will replace it?

An excerpt from Tanay Kothari's episode of Possible, an award-winning, weekly podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Hosts Reid Hoffman and A

2025-12-05
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What if we could get rid of the keyboard?What if we could get rid of the keyboard?
What if we could get rid of the keyboard?

What if we could get rid of the keyboard?

2025-12-03
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R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)
R.I.P. Computer Keyboard (1964 – 2025)

In this special live episode of Possible, Reid and Aria sit down with Wispr Flow founder and CEO Tanay Kothari to explore a post-keyboard future where voice becomes the primary way humans interact wit

2025-12-03
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Platform Analytics

Twitter Followers

765.6K

Instagram Followers

106.5K

YouTube Subscribers

62.3K

Primary Topics

Venture Capital, AI, Entrepreneurship

Content Focus

Reid Hoffman's content focuses heavily on the future of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, its societal impact, and the dynamics of the startup and venture capital world. He frequently shares excerpts from his 'Possible' podcast.

Key Themes
Artificial IntelligenceVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipFuture of WorkCybersecurity
Recent Mentions
Possible PodcastConversations with ColemanWispr FlowAnthropicNvidia

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