Reid Hoffman
Mentioned in 38 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and LinkedIn co-founder known for techno-optimist views on AI's potential to solve global problems. He is frequently discussed in podcasts for his early investments in AI companies like OpenAI and his involvement with Greylock Partners, as well as his appearance in the Epstein files, which has generated significant podcast commentary and public defense.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Apr 3, 2026
Ep 148: JoeBen Bevirt, Founder & CEO of Joby Aviation — Flying Cars Have Arrived
“Early investor in Joby Aviation; mentioned in context of competitive attacks and political bias”
Possible · Mar 25, 2026
After SaaS
“Main speaker discussing SaaS disruption and AI's impact on software development”
Possible · Mar 18, 2026
Humans secretly prefer AI writing
“Podcast host discussing AI industry dynamics and investment perspectives”
Possible · Mar 11, 2026
The AI Kept Choosing War
“Host discussing AI warfare, labor markets, and his book Super Agency throughout the episode”
Better Offline · Mar 11, 2026
Hater Season: Henry Zebrowski
“LinkedIn CEO who endorsed Jeffrey Epstein on the platform according to Epstein files”
Possible · Mar 4, 2026
How Notion rebuilt for the age of AI
“Host and former OpenAI board member who witnessed the GPT-4 development firsthand”
Possible · Feb 25, 2026
Network effects, AI medicine, and the fight for free speech
“LinkedIn co-founder and Manus AI co-founder discussing network effects and AI medicine”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Epstein’s Silicon Valley and Academic Laundromat
“LinkedIn co-founder; attended Epstein's 2015 dinner; part of Silicon Valley tech elite network”
No Agenda Show · Feb 22, 2026
1845 - "Slave Slab"
“$2.5 billion net worth; LinkedIn founder; mentioned as typical Epstein club clientele unable to find partners naturally”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 20, 2026
Prince Andrew Arrested, Epstein Mythology, Reid Hoffman Files with Saagar Enjeti & Michael Tracey
“LinkedIn founder whose extensive relationship with Epstein contradicts his public statements”
Possible · Feb 18, 2026
Does AI really save time?
“Co-host discussing AI productivity impacts and competitive dynamics in business”
TBPN · Feb 13, 2026
Anthropic Hits $380B Valuation, Become Unsloppable, WSJ Mansion Section | Martin Shkreli, Connor Hayes, Alex Bouzari, Brett Adcock
“Early OpenAI investor with significant returns mentioned in investment tracking”
Possible · Feb 11, 2026
Making sense of the layoff wave
“Host discussing AI impact on employment and advocating for tech industry political engagement”
Timcast IRL · Feb 11, 2026
IT WAS A HOAX w/ Terry Schilling
“LinkedIn founder allegedly visited Epstein's island; mentioned in context of potential co-conspirators”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Feb 10, 2026
The AI Prompt That Writes $100k Sales And Email Copy For You
“LinkedIn founder mentioned in context of Epstein associations and business connections”
Timcast IRL · Feb 10, 2026
TPUSA Halftime HITS NUMBER ONE w/ Scott Greer
“LinkedIn founder with extensive Epstein correspondence and island visit invitations in released files”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 9, 2026
#278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?
“LinkedIn co-founder; named in Epstein files; subject of calls for congressional investigation”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Feb 9, 2026
Ilana Golan: How to Build a Career and Life You Love in 2026 | Success | E26
“LinkedIn co-founder quoted on the shift from single career ladders to multiple ventures model”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 7, 2026
Epstein Files, Is SaaS Dead?, Moltbook Panic, SpaceX xAI Merger, Trump's Fed Pick
“Most mentioned person in Epstein files with 2600 references”
Last Week in AI · Feb 6, 2026
#233 - Moltbot, Genie 3, Qwen3-Max-Thinking
“Major Silicon Valley investor and tech figure; decrying Minnesota ICE violence alongside AI leaders”
kill switch · Feb 4, 2026
how the internet learned to extract
“Referenced for promoting 'Blitzscaling' strategy; compared business strategy to WWII Blitzkrieg tactics”
Possible · Feb 4, 2026
CryptoPunks creators: from art experiment to cultural movement
“Podcast host and co-founder of LinkedIn; former OpenAI board member and early investor in AI”
Pivot · Feb 3, 2026
Epstein Files Fallout, Trump's Fed Chair Pick, and Musk Merger
“LinkedIn founder defending himself against Musk's attacks over Epstein connections”
TBPN · Feb 3, 2026
Moltbook goes viral, $100B OpenAI-Nvidia deal stalled, SpaceX merges with xAI | Diet TBPN
“Mentioned as going back and forth with Elon Musk regarding Epstein files”
Possible · Jan 28, 2026
Reid Riffs with Parth Patil on AI-Native Startups (Part 3 of 3)
“Host discussing AI-native entrepreneurship and demonstrating podcast internationalization project”
TBPN · Jan 17, 2026
The Elon vs OpenAI Lawsuit and ads in ChatGPT | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 16, 2026
Elon vs OpenAI, Ads in ChatGPT, Leaked Tech Emails | Sean Frank, Bill Shufelt, Alex Mashrabov, Sonya Huang & Pat Grady
The a16z Show · Jan 12, 2026
Alex Rampell on Venture at Scale and Founder Incentives
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jan 11, 2026
Does Work Still Matter in the Age of AI?
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 9, 2026
The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
The Last Invention · Dec 19, 2025
Ezra Klein on the Uncertain Politics of A.I.
“Techno-optimist investor arguing AI will solve major global problems”
Uncapped with Jack Altman · Dec 16, 2025
Uncapped #37 | Saam Motamedi from Greylock Partners
“Greylock partner; founder/CEO background before becoming VC; example of senior operating experience joining venture”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Dec 15, 2025
Reid Hoffman: Superagency, How AI Will Help Humans Dominate the Future | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault
“LinkedIn and Inflection AI co-founder; primary guest discussing AI as amplification intelligence and human agency”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 22, 2025
Epstein Files Fallout, Nvidia Risks, Burry's Bad Bet, Google's Breakthrough, Tether's Boom
“LinkedIn founder mentioned in Epstein files context; defended as likely seeking funding rather than involved in misconduct”
The Last Invention · Nov 20, 2025
EP 8: The Accelerationists
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 28, 2025
#176: ChatGPT Atlas, ChatGPT Atlas Security Issues, Letter to Pause Superintelligence, Amazon’s Plan to Automate 600,000 Jobs & New Data on AI Relationships
“LinkedIn co-founder and early OpenAI investor; publicly defended Anthropic on responsible AI”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Oct 27, 2025
Tech Legend Tim O’Reilly on AI, Humanity, and What Really Matters | Motivation | E11
“Referenced for blitzscaling philosophy emphasizing rapid growth and exit strategies over sustainable value creation”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Sep 30, 2025
#170: How ChatGPT Is Used at Work, New GDPval Benchmark, AI “Workslop,” ChatGPT Pulse, Meta Vibes & More AI Economy Warnings
“LinkedIn creator; discussed AI transition period in Moonshots podcast; characterized as disconnected from worker realities”