Reid Hoffman
Co-founder · Partner
LinkedIn · Greylock
LinkedIn co-founder and venture capitalist at Greylock. Early OpenAI board member. Wrote "Impromptu" with GPT-4. Advocates that AI is a force multiplier for human potential and pushes for responsible AI policy in Washington.
Current focus
Jul 23, 2026Reid Hoffman is advocating for urgent action on AI’s economic impact, warning of job losses and emphasizing its disruptive potential, while also criticizing political proposals related to AI infrastructure.
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In the News
Read the letter Eric Schmidt, Reid Hoffman, and top economists signed warning about AI's threat to jobs
AOL.com · July 22, 2026
Reid Hoffman says 15 people using AI can compete with 150 who aren't
MSN · July 18, 2026
'We Must Act Now': Eric Schmidt, Reid Hoffman, Joseph Stiglitz among 200 who just sounded an alarm on AI
The Economic Times · July 14, 2026
Read the letter Eric Schmidt, Reid Hoffman, and top economists signed about AI wiping away millions of jo
The Times of India · July 14, 2026
Reid Hoffman slams Bernie's call to send AI data centers to Canada
Yahoo · July 6, 2026
Core Positions & Ideas
AI as a Force Multiplier for Human Creativity and Productivity
2020Consistent optimist on AI's potential. His thesis: AI doesn't replace human capabilities — it amplifies them. Just as LinkedIn amplified professional networking, AI amplifies thinking, writing, and problem-solving. An entrepreneur with AI tools has capabilities that would have required a large team in 2015.
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Responsible AI Requires Industry, Government, and Civil Society Cooperation
2023As an early OpenAI backer and LinkedIn founder, Hoffman has worked to bridge Silicon Valley and Washington on AI policy. Argues that governance requires all three sectors — companies can't self-regulate effectively, governments can't move fast enough alone, and civil society provides the values framework.
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AI Will Radically Change the Labor Market — Prepare Now, Not Reactively
2023Unlike many tech optimists who dismiss labor displacement concerns, Hoffman acknowledges significant disruption while arguing it creates new opportunity. His policy interest: how do we design education, social safety nets, and labor markets to benefit from AI's productivity gains rather than be crushed by them?
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