Reid Hoffman
InvestorChairman at Village Global · Partner at Greylock Partners · Investor at Blue Tulip Ventures
Menlo Park, CA
Writes $500K – $200M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn, served on PayPal's founding team, and has been a partner at Greylock since 2009, where his investments included Airbnb and Aurora. A prolific author and podcast host, he has written extensively on networks, scaling, and artificial intelligence, and co-founded the AI startups Inflection AI and Manas AI. In 2026 he announced he would leave Microsoft's board to spend more time on Manas AI's drug-discovery work.
Reid Hoffman @reidhoffman
The tour ends with a conversation, clear results, and a chance to design the next one together if both sides want to keep collaborating. If not, that's fine too. Provided both sides made the effort to fulfill the promise, you end with a positive separation and an alumnus who may
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 108 · ⇄ 2
Reid Hoffman @reidhoffman
Most founders demand loyalty, but you can't ask for a commitment you can't return (nobody can promise a job for life.) My advice is always to offer a tour of duty instead: a defined mission, 2–4 years, with clear outcomes for the company and the person's career.
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 1482 · ⇄ 90
Reid Hoffman @reidhoffman
In asymmetric warfare, offense gets cheaper, more distributed, and more numerous, while defense stays expensive and designed for the last war. The latest OpenAI/Hugging Face news is another indication of where the space is heading. Some long-form thoughts on AI and cybersec: https://t.co/HbgneWDNf6
Jul 22, 2026 · ♥ 86 · ⇄ 8
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityFintechSaaS
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded LinkedIn. Co-founded the AI company Inflection. Co-founded the AI company Manas AI.
- Boards
- Served for five years on the OpenAI board. Joined the Microsoft board.
- More
- Has training in philosophy and describes himself as a humanist. Co-authored the book "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future" with Greg Beato. Co-hosts the podcast "Possible" with Aria Finger. Hosts the "Masters of Scale" podcast.
From Reid's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- Manas AICo-Founder, Executive Board Chaircurrent2025 — present
- Inflection AICo-Founder, Board Membercurrent2022 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- GreylockPartnercurrent2009 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Village GlobalChaircurrent2017 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- MicrosoftBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- AuroraBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- SEMAFORMember, World Economy Advisory Boardcurrent2026 — present
- NAUTOBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Entrepreneur FirstBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Wolfson College, OxfordHonorary Fellowcurrent2016 — presentGreater Oxford Area
- Cambridge Judge Business SchoolDean's Senior Fellowcurrent2025 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Visiting Senior Fellowcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Reinvent CapitalAdvisory Membercurrent2018 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Columbia UniversityDistinguished Fellow2024 — 2025New York, United States
- CodaBoard Member2014 — 2024Palo Alto, CA
- BlockstreamBoard Member2014 — 2024London Area, United Kingdom
- Joby AviationBoard Member2021 — 2024Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Convoy IncBoard Member2016 — 2023Greater Seattle Area
- NeevaBoard Member2019 — 2023Mountain View, California, United States
- OpenAIBoard Member2019 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
Education
- Università degli Studi di PerugiaHonorary Doctorate, Human Sciences2024
- University of OuluHonorary Doctor, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering2020
- Babson CollegeHonorary Doctor of Laws, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2012
- University of OxfordM.St., Philosophy1990 — 1993
- Stanford UniversityB.S., Symbolic Systems1985 — 1990
- The Putney SchoolDiploma, Highschool1982 — 1985
Skills & more
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Social MediaMobile DevicesLeadershipViral MarketingProduct DevelopmentAngel InvestingProduct InnovationManagementConsumer InternetProduct MarketingSoftware DevelopmentInvestmentsFrom Reid's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Università degli Studi di Perugia5
Also attended University of Oulu6
Also attended University of Oxford688
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Also attended Stanford University1,578
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Shared employers
Also worked at Manas AI1
Also worked at Microsoft626
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Also worked at NAUTO6
Deals · 3
Magical Tome, Inc.Board seat
via Greylock Partners · filed Sep 2021 · $26M raise
NeevaBoard seat
via Greylock Partners · filed May 2021 · $40.2M raise
ConvoyBoard seat
via Greylock Partners · filed Sep 2018 · $185M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Books by Reid Hoffman
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Reid HoffmanGreylock Partners Partner Reid Hoffman Talks AI Agents | Bloomberg Talks
Bloomberg Podcasts
Greylock Partners Partner Reid Hoffman Talks Our AI Future | Bloomberg Talks
Bloomberg Podcasts
Watch Greylock Partners' Reid Hoffman: Don't Think Divestment Is a Smart Strategy - Bloomberg
bloomberg.com
Reid Hoffman (Greylock Partners) on Fundraising Goals & Building Fundamental Partnerships
NFX
Colleagues at Village Global
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Network10
Investors connected to Reid in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
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