Reid Hoffman — Notable For: Co-founded LinkedIn (2002, acquired by Microsoft for $26.2B in 2016); early PayPal executive; Greylock Partners board partner; major Democratic donor and democracy-focused philanthropist.
The source confirms most elements: LinkedIn co-founding (2002), Microsoft acquisition ($26.2B in 2016), PayPal involvement (board member, COO, Senior VP), and Greylock Partners involvement (joined 2009). However, the claim states 'Greylock Partners board partner' but the source indicates he joined as a partner in 2009 and as of August 2023 serves as a 'venture partner' rather than general partner. The claim's characterization of him as a 'major Democratic donor and democracy-focused philanthropist' is partially supported—the source confirms he is 'a major figure in political circles' with 'active participation in political funding and advocacy' and is 'a vocal proponent of democratic institutions,' but does not explicitly use the term 'major Democratic donor' or detail philanthropic activities. The claim is incomplete rather than contradicted, making it 'partial' rather than fully confirmed.
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- Reid Hoffman
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- Notable For
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- Co-founded LinkedIn (2002, acquired by Microsoft for $26.2B in 2016); early PayPal executive; Greylock Partners board partner; major Democratic donor and democracy-focused philanthropist.
- As Of
- March 2026
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1 src · 1 checkNoteThe source confirms most elements: LinkedIn co-founding (2002), Microsoft acquisition ($26.2B in 2016), PayPal involvement (board member, COO, Senior VP), and Greylock Partners involvement (joined 2009). However, the claim states 'Greylock Partners board partner' but the source indicates he joined as a partner in 2009 and as of August 2023 serves as a 'venture partner' rather than general partner. The claim's characterization of him as a 'major Democratic donor and democracy-focused philanthropist' is partially supported—the source confirms he is 'a major figure in political circles' with 'active participation in political funding and advocacy' and is 'a vocal proponent of democratic institutions,' but does not explicitly use the term 'major Democratic donor' or detail philanthropic activities. The claim is incomplete rather than contradicted, making it 'partial' rather than fully confirmed.