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Reid Hoffman | The Importance of Friendship

Reid Hoffman | The Importance of Friendship

FromGreymatter


Reid Hoffman | The Importance of Friendship

FromGreymatter

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A re-broadcast of our episode featuring Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman sharing the speech he gave at the 2022 Commencement of Vanderbilt University. Hoffman discusses several key moments in his personal and professional life, including his initial foray into entrepreneurship, and the role his friends have played. As he says, "The most impactful lessons that shaped my perspective, decisions, and ultimately the actions I took came from friends."
You can read the transcript of this speech here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/reid-hoffman-the-importance-of-friendship/
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do tech startups go from idea…to iconic? Greymatter’s weekly podcast features interviews with VCs, founders, and tech visionaries on everything from AI, marketplaces, and cybersecurity as well as company-building strategies like growth, finding product-market-fit, and recruiting top talent. Founders and VCs offer candid accounts of success, failure, and adaptation. Greymatter delivers practical insights mixed with the bold optimism that defines entrepreneurship.