IHOF Nomination Reid Hoffman – Nomination #536

Summary of Contributions (50 words)

Reid Hoffman developed LinkedIn (2003), advancing professional networking and scaling careers for 5.3 billion users (2023, ITU). His 20-year legacy (2003–present) transformed work.

Impact (200 words)

Reid Hoffman launched LinkedIn in 2003, growing the Internet’s job fabric—1 billion users (2023, LinkedIn). From Silicon Valley, his 20-year push (2003–present) scaled professional connections—5.3 billion users (2023, ITU)—35 million-line browsers echo his career innovation.

Influence (200 words)

Reid Hoffman’s 20-year arc (2003–present) shaped society—5.3 billion users (2023, ITU)—via jobs. He influenced peers like Zuckerberg, inspired devs (network APIs), and hit next-gen—CS teaches career stacks. His vision set work norms from Silicon Valley.

Reach (200 words)

Reid Hoffman globalized jobs with LinkedIn—U.S. to Europe—enriching millions by 2010. His 20-year work (2003–present) hit 1 billion users (2023, LinkedIn)—5.3 billion users (2023, ITU) connect via 35 million-line browsers worldwide.

Innovation (200 words)

Reid Hoffman faced offline jobs in 2003—LinkedIn’s network broke it, a bold risk. His 20-year grind (2003–present) scaled work to 5.3 billion users (2023, ITU)—a paradigm shift from Silicon Valley that redefined careers.