Reid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman
Hoffman in 2022
Born
Reid Garrett Hoffman

(1967-08-05) August 5, 1967 (age 57)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
EducationStanford University (BS)
Wolfson College, Oxford (MSt)
Occupation(s)Executive Chairman, LinkedIn
VC Partner at Greylock
Board member at Microsoft
Spouse
Michelle Yee
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(m. 2004)​
Websitereidhoffman.org

Reid Garrett Hoffman (born August 5, 1967) is an American internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. Hoffman is the co-founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn, a business-oriented social network used primarily for professional networking. He is also chairman of venture capital firm Village Global and a co-founder of Inflection AI.[1][2][3]

Hoffman has been an influential figure in political circles, being a member of the Bilderberg Group since at least 2011 and the Council on Foreign Relations since 2015. He has actively participated in political funding and advocacy, contributing to various campaigns and organizations, and has been a vocal proponent of democratic institutions and voting rights.

  1. ^ Shead, Sam (March 8, 2022). "Reid Hoffman has co-founded his first new company since LinkedIn sale". CNBC. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Carson, Biz (November 2023). "Bill Gates, Michael Dell Back $250 Million Village Global Fund". Bloomberg. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Jin, Berber. "Venture Capitalist Reid Hoffman to Scale Back Investment Role at Greylock". WSJ. Retrieved April 17, 2024.