LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman on why he tells founders of companies he invests in to ask: How do I think I am different than Elon Musk as partner
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman advocates for a unique startup due diligence process, encouraging founders to speak with his negative references. He believes trust and transparency are crucial, even offering a list of such individuals to potential investees. Hoffman emphasizes evaluating an investor's character and compatibility beyond just their capital.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman advocates for a unique startup due diligence process, encouraging founders to speak with his negative references. He believes trust and transparency are crucial, even offering a list of such individuals to potential investees. Hoffman emphasizes evaluating an investor's character and compatibility beyond just their capital.
