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Reid Hoffman

American Entrepreneur

EntrepreneurInvestorBoard Member

United States

About

Reid Hoffman is a leading tech entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of LinkedIn. Now a central figure in blockchain and crypto, as he makes investments through Greylock and the charitable Hoffmann Foundation. An early advocate for cryptocurrency, Hoffman led Greylock's 2014 Series A financing round in Xapo, a company that developed a bitcoin wallet product. However, he has a neutral stance on the crypto adoption debate. Quick Facts Full name Reid Garrett Hoffman Birth 05-08-1967, Palo Alto, California, United States Nationality American Education Wolfson College, Oxford Known for Venture Capitalist Reid Hoffman - Career Highlights & Events • 2003: Co-founded LinkedIn, revolutionizing professional networking • 2007: Led LinkedIn’s IPO, marking the first major social platform debut • 2018: Co-founded the OpenAI advisory board • 2023: Co-authored “The Startup of You,” now blockchain-adapted

Experience

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    greylock

Awards

  • MIT Technology2023 - Review Honored as a Top AI Investor
  • CoinDesk2021 - Blockchain Influencer of the Year
  • BusinessWeek2010 - Named Best CEO in Silicon Valley
  • TechCrunch2007 - LinkedIn Wins Tech Breakthrough

FAQs

  • Reid Hoffman is the creator of LinkedIn and a tech investor active in blockchain and AI.