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LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman: The Truth About Making Better Decisions [The Knowledge Project Ep. #147]

Few figures have shaped the way we think about business over the past 20 years more than Reid Hoffman.

The co-founder of LinkedIn and former PayPal executive is a venture capitalist, author, and podcaster.

Hoffman discusses lessons learned from decades spent as a hands-on operator and investor, including what he knows about scaling that others miss, the three principles of decision-making he uses, how to constantly evolve your learning pattern, and much more.

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Hoffman is perhaps best known for co-founding LinkedIn in 2003. Before that, Hoffman was one of the first employees at PayPal, where he served as an executive vice president. He is also a partner at the venture capital firm Greylock Partners.

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A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.

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