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Reid Hoffman, born on August 5, 1967, co-founded LinkedIn, the premier professional networking platform, in 2002. As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, he played a pivotal role in the growth of PayPal, serving as its COO. Hoffman authored "The Start-Up of You" and "The Alliance," offering insights into career development and workplace strategies. more Reid Hoffman, born on August 5, 1967, co-founded LinkedIn, the premier professional networking platform, in 2002. As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, he played a pivotal role in the growth of PayPal, serving as its COO. Hoffman authored "The Start-Up of You" and "The Alliance," offering insights into career development and workplace strategies. His investment acumen shines through early backing of Facebook and Airbnb. In 2016, he joined Greylock Partners, where he continues to influence the tech industry. Hoffman’s contributions earned him the distinction of being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014 for his achievements in business and charity. less

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"Building a high-growth company is not about building a product; it's about championing a vision and catalyzing a team that can operationalize it"
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"An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to pivot based on what they learn"
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"The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else"
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"The start-up of you means two things: you have to actively manage your professional life and you have to be in constant motion, always willing to adapt"
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"If you are not growing, you are contracting"
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"You need to have an idea of what you are going to do, but you have to be open to the serendipity of the moment"
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"The network makes the individual better"
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"Your first goal is to build a great product"
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"Pivots are a new reality for businesses since they enable you to move quickly to newer, untapped areas or to adjust your focus toward winning propositions."
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"The biggest breakthrough for scaling a company is the ability to leverage people"
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"A lot of people think of new things as risky. They're not. "
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"Remember, if you are not a customer, you are a product being sold"
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"The power of networking cannot be overestimated"
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"To say you have no choice is to relieve yourself "
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"Opportunities come from solving problems"
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