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.
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Last checked: 3/26/2026
The source confirms most elements: LinkedIn co-founding in 2002, PayPal executive role, Greylock Partners involvement, and democratic/political engagement. However, the critical claim about Microsoft's $26.2B acquisition in 2016 is not mentioned in the provided excerpt. The source text appears to be cut off mid-sentence regarding Greylock Partners. While the claim's other elements are verified, the absence of the specific acquisition details (price and year) from the source means the claim cannot be fully confirmed. This is a partial confirmation rather than full confirmation.
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Note: The source confirms most elements: LinkedIn co-founding in 2002, PayPal executive role, Greylock Partners involvement, and democratic/political engagement. However, the critical claim about Microsoft's $26.2B acquisition in 2016 is not mentioned in the provided excerpt. The source text appears to be cut off mid-sentence regarding Greylock Partners. While the claim's other elements are verified, the absence of the specific acquisition details (price and year) from the source means the claim cannot be fully confirmed. This is a partial confirmation rather than full confirmation.
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