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Reid Hoffman is an influential entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and celebrated speaker, renowned for his ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights. As the co-founder of LinkedIn, his biggest achievement lies in revolutionising professional networking and scaling the platform into one of the world’s most important tools for professionals. Reid’s talks blend visionary thinking with practical strategies, making him a sought-after voice in the realms of business innovation, artificial intelligence, and venture capital.
Reid’s journey to becoming a leading voice in technology and entrepreneurship began with a strong academic foundation. He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Symbolic Systems and Cognitive Science, followed by a Master of Studies in Philosophy from Oxford University. His early career saw him take on pivotal roles at Apple and PayPal, where he honed his ability to identify and execute transformative innovations. It was during this time that he laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial success and the launch of LinkedIn in 2003.
Throughout his illustrious career, Reid has earned numerous accolades and prestigious positions. As one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent investors, he joined Greylock Partners in 2009 and has since backed dozens of innovative start-ups, including more than 37 artificial intelligence companies. His achievements include LinkedIn’s acquisition by Microsoft for $26.2 billion in 2011, his appointment to Microsoft’s board in 2017, and his co-founding of Inflection AI in 2022. Reid is also a bestselling author, with titles such as ‘Blitzscaling and Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI’, the latter of which became a Wall Street Journal bestseller in 2023. He has been recognised globally, including being named a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship by President Barack Obama in 2014.
Hiring Reid Hoffman as a speaker offers audiences unparalleled expertise on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and scaling businesses at speed. Known for his engaging delivery and practical advice, he empowers audiences to rethink strategies, seize opportunities, and embrace future-focused innovations. Whether discussing AI’s transformative potential in healthcare and education or sharing lessons from his journey with LinkedIn, Reid inspires organisations and individuals to navigate today’s fast-evolving technological landscape with confidence and clarity.
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Books
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Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies
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Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI
![Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs](/sites/default/files/2025-01/Masters%20of%20Scale%20Surprising%20Truths%20from%20the%20World%E2%80%99s%20Most%20Successful%20Entrepreneurs.jpg)
Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs
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Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future
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The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age
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The Startup of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow Your Network, and Transform Your Career
How to hire Reid Hoffman
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Reid Hoffman’s official speaker topics are listed below:
- Blitzscaling for Competitive Advantage
- Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Success
- Professional Networking in the Digital Age
- Scaling Businesses at Speed
- The Future of Artificial Intelligence
- The Role of Technology in Solving Societal Challenges
- Venture Capital Trends
- 2024 – Delivered a keynote via an AI-generated replica at the Silicon Valley Video Summit
- 2023 – Released the book Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI
- 2022 – Co-founded Inflection AI, securing $1.3 billion in funding by 2023
- 2018 – Co-authored Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies
- 2017 – Appointed Microsoft board member following LinkedIn's acquisition
- 2014 – Honoured as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship by President Barack Obama
- 2011 – Oversaw LinkedIn’s $26.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft
- 2003 – Co-founded LinkedIn
- 2000 – Became Senior VP of Business Development at PayPal