Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn in 2002, which became the world's largest professional network before selling to Microsoft for $26.2 billion in 2016. As a partner at Greylock, he has invested in transformative companies and is a thought leader on entrepreneurship, networks, and organizational growth. His work emphasizes the strategic importance of relationships and data-driven decision-making.
15 Books Recommended by Reid Hoffman
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Sapiens
34 people recommendedA grand theory of humanity.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Changpeng Zhao, Daniel Ek, James Cameron, Kishore Biyani, Melinda Gates, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Vinod Khosla, Ashton Kutcher, Bill Gurley, Anthony Pompliano, Chris Evans, Demis Hassabis, James Clear, Joe Rogan, Karlie Kloss, Keith Rabois, Lex Fridman, Mark Manson, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Penn Jillette, Peter Attia, Pewdiepie, Ryan Shea, Sam Kass, Sebastian Junger, Simon Mayo, Whitney Cummings, Derek Sivers
High Growth Handbook
10 people recommendedIf you want the chance to turn your startup into the next Google or Twitter, then read this trenchant guide from someone who played key roles in the growth of these companies.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Brian Armstrong, Aaron Levie, Alexis Ohanian, Chris Dixon, Kathryn Minshew, Keith Rabois, Max Levchin, Ryan Petersen
Essentialism
10 people recommendedrecommended 2xOffers concise and eloquent advice on how to determine what you care about most, and how to apply your energies in ways that ultimately bring you the greatest rewards.
Offers concise and eloquent advice on how to determine what you care about most, and how to apply your energies in ways that ultimately bring you the greatest rewards.
Also recommended by: Sam Ovens, Ankur Warikoo, Austen Allred, Jason Ferruggia, Jodie Cook, Kevin Rose, Michael Hyatt, Noah Kagan, Steve Harvey
Measure What Matters
8 people recommendedWhether you're a seasoned CEO or a first-time entrepreneur, you'll find valuable lessons, tools, and inspiration in the pages of [this book]. I'm glad [the author] invested the time to share these ideas with the world.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Larry Page, Dustin Moskovitz, Sheryl Sandberg, Jim Collins, Marty Cagan, Walter Isaacson
Presents a clear road map for the new reality of managing organizations, careers, and life.
Also recommended by: David Allen, Patrick Bet David, Graham Duncan, Sahil Lavingia, Tony Hsieh
New Power
6 people recommendedrecommended 2xAn essential and extremely insightful guide for anyone who wants to maximize the opportunities for progress and impact in todayβs new tightly connected world.
An essential and extremely insightful guide for anyone who wants to maximize the opportunities for progress and impact in todayβs new tightly connected world.
Also recommended by: Craig Newmark, Richard Branson, Adam Grant, Kat Cole, Russell Brand
The Gene
4 people recommendedReid Hoffman told McKinsey he was reading this book.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Bryan Johnson, John Legend
The story of four women who entered the tech industry to follow their dreams and managed through hard work and creativity to make those dreams come true.
The story of four women who entered the tech industry to follow their dreams and managed through hard work and creativity to make those dreams come true.
Also recommended by: Melinda Gates, Caroline Paul, Peter Diamandis
Recently Iβve been giving out [this book].
Also recommended by: Vinod Khosla, Keith Rabois
[The author's] whole kind of thread is to say actually in fact, how you can express business and capitalism as a spiritual practice of compassion.
Also recommended by: Sheryl Sandberg, Jeff Weiner
The Airbnb Story
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xCaptures the remarkable journey of Airbnb exceedingly well.
Captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb exceedingly well.
Also recommended by: Brian Chesky, Tony Hsieh
Reid Hoffman told McKinsey he was reading this book.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington
Reid Hoffman told McKinsey he was reading this book.
About entrepreneurship for young people.
About entrepreneurship for young people.
Essential reading for any non-economist who wants to understand how markets shape our world.
Essential reading for any non-economist who wants to understand how markets shape our world.