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Reid Hoffman — full AI read

Reid Hoffman — Partner at Greylock; co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI; OpenAI board alum (United States) — ranks #64/635 on the Power & Influence Index (63.2). Greatest lever: AI power (76.0, Leading). Entrenchment 72/100; net worth $3bn.

Role
Partner at Greylock; co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI; OpenAI board alum
Country
United States
Category
Investor/financier
Net worth / capital
$3bn
Controls
AI startup investing/network, professional networking, Democratic political funding, AI policy

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Reid Hoffman sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)63.2Strong · #64/635High here — near the apex of civilizational influence.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power62.0Moderate · #266/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls vast wealth and companies; low would mean limited economic control.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power60.0Strong · #174/635High here — commands states, law or policy.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power76.0Leading · #60/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach68.0Strong · #96/635High here — commands a vast audience or network.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control76.0Moderate · #201/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls pivotal institutions and capital; low would mean limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure72.0Strong · #163/635High here — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • AI power (76.0, Leading) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
  • Platform reach (68.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.
  • Entrenchment / tenure (72.0, Strong) — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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