REID HOFFMAN
Reid Hoffman – Technology Entrepreneur, AI Innovator and Business Strategist
Reid Hoffman is the co-founder of LinkedIn and early PayPal executive, who is recognised as one of Silicon Valley’s most influential technology leaders. As a partner at Greylock, he has played a pivotal role in supporting globally successful companies such as Facebook, Airbnb, and OpenAI. Currently his goal is supporting organisations who are working with AI to benefit humanity.
Reid serves on the boards of Microsoft and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred AI, offering strategic guidance to both corporate and policy leaders on artificial intelligence and the future of technology. He is also the co-founder of Inflection AI, further cementing his role at the forefront of AI development.
A bestselling author and host of the award-winning Masters of Scale podcast, his work blends visionary thinking with practical insights on entrepreneurship, innovation and responsible AI adoption. His new book, SUPERAGENCY presents a thought-provoking perspective on AI’s potential to positively shape society.
Reid Hoffman is an ideal choice for conferences, corporate events and leadership gatherings in 2025, offering audiences actionable strategies and forward-thinking perspectives on technology, business growth, and the ethical future of AI.
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Networks, Marketplaces & Scaling
Reid emphasises how networks and marketplaces are foundational to building businesses that scale to hundreds of millions of users. He explores how this concept extends beyond Web 2.0 into “serious, deep technology.”
Entrepreneurship & Startup Leadership
As a Silicon Valley stalwart, Reid draws on his journey with LinkedIn and PayPal, and his backing of companies like Facebook, Airbnb, Aurora, and Convoy, to discuss scaling strategies, identifying market opportunities, and high-growth leadership.
AI, Ethics & Human-Centred Technology
Reid speaks extensively on artificial intelligence, its societal impact, and how to design it with ethical guardrails. This includes thoughtful discussions on how values are embedded in technology and the partnership between human creativity and AI tools.
Philosophy & Human Understanding
He often weaves philosophy into his talks, demonstrating how insights from thinkers like Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein can sharpen entrepreneurial thinking, ethical discernment, and leadership strategy.
Building Great Boards & Governance
Reid offers practical advice on constructing effective startup boards, the selection of directors, and the collaborative dynamics that contribute to governance and strategic oversight.
BIOGRAPHY
Reid Hoffman
Co-Founder of LinkedIn | Co-Founder of Inflection AI | Partner at Greylock | Author of Superagency
Reid Hoffman is a globally recognised entrepreneur, investor, and technologist whose work has shaped the way societies and businesses adapt to technological change. As co-founder of LinkedIn and a founding board member of PayPal, he has helped redefine how people connect, collaborate, and build careers worldwide. Today, as co-founder of Inflection AI and a partner at Greylock, Reid continues to play a central role in the evolution of artificial intelligence and human–centred innovation.
His portfolio includes early investments in companies such as Facebook, Airbnb and OpenAI, and he currently serves on the boards of Microsoft and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred AI. His deep understanding of innovation at scale and ethical technology leadership has made him a trusted voice among policymakers, business leaders, and academic institutions globally.
Reid’s work is particularly resonant with audiences across Europe and beyond the United States. He has delivered keynote addresses at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, the Bologna Business School, and the London School of Economics, where he was appointed Visiting Senior Fellow in 2025. His approach respects regional priorities—especially around ethical AI, governance and inclusive growth—making his insights both timely and globally relevant.
His latest book, Superagency, released in 2025, presents a forward-looking and pragmatic view of how artificial intelligence can amplify individual and collective capacity, challenging the dominant fear-driven narratives. A New York Times bestseller, the book draws on his decades of experience at the forefront of technology and society.
As host of the award-winning Masters of Scale podcast and author of bestselling titles including Blitzscaling and The Startup of You, Reid’s public thinking continues to influence a generation of leaders seeking meaningful innovation. Organisations outside the US looking to engage with the future of AI, leadership, and purpose-led growth will find Reid’s voice both globally attuned and locally relevant.