Reid Hoffman
Mentioned in 49 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and LinkedIn co-founder known for his work as an early OpenAI investor and techno-optimist advocate for AI's potential to solve global problems. He is frequently discussed in podcasts covering AI entrepreneurship, venture capital, and tech industry dynamics. His name has become a major focus in recent podcast discussions following mentions in the Epstein files, generating significant public debate and defense from various podcast hosts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Jul 29, 2026
Ben Affleck Sold His AI Startup to Netflix for $587M (Here's the Real Lesson)
“Tweeted about building professional networks, prompting the hosts' extended networking discussion.”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 29, 2026
Which Democrats could be on the presidential ballot in 2028?
“Nonprofit founder providing legal funding to E. Jean Carroll under DOJ investigation”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 28, 2026
Kara Swisher: The Tech Bros Should Just Shut Up
“Mentioned as tech figure becoming quieter due to Epstein-related controversy and reputational concerns”
Possible · May 6, 2026
The artist AI can’t kill
“Co-host of Possible podcast; technology optimist exploring future of human creativity and agency”
Prof G Markets · Apr 30, 2026
Ray Dalio: The World Order Has Unraveled
“Upcoming guest for next episode of Prof G Markets”
The Tim Ferriss Show · Apr 29, 2026
#863: Elad Gil, Consigliere to Empire Builders — How to Spot Billion-Dollar Companies Before Everyone Else, The Misty AI Frontier, How Coke Beat Pepsi, When Consensus Pays, and Much More
“Quoted on board member concept; 'co-founder you can't hire' framework for board selection”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Apr 29, 2026
How AI is Changing the Game for Entrepreneurs and Content Creators | Artificial Intelligence | YAPCreator Replay | E6
“Discussed AI agents as future interface, content creation implications, and created AI video avatar of himself”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026
What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’
“Tech billionaire distributing 'Abundance' book; cited as example of wealthy donor influence”
BigDeal · Apr 27, 2026
Stop Overthinking: The 70% Rule to Beat Procrastination
“Quoted: 'If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you shipped too late'”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 23, 2026
The Dems Hit The Panic Button (Ep. 2501)
“Caught funding fake Russia bot farms in 2018 Alabama Senate race; example of liberal donor funding operations”
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”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Feb 17, 2026
Why Most People Fail at Change (and How Jason Feifer Fixes It) - Episode 145
“Quoted on entrepreneurial philosophy: 'If you aren't embarrassed by your first product launch, you launched too late'”
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”