Reid Hoffman
LinkedIn co-founder; hosted 2015 dinner with Epstein, Musk, Zuckerberg; visited island
Co-founder of LinkedIn and Greylock Partners venture capitalist who hosted an August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto where Epstein dined alongside Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, and MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito. Epstein described the dinner as 'wild' in a subsequently unsealed email. Hoffman visited Epstein's Little St. James island once in 2014. He initially told Axios in 2019 that his last meeting with Epstein was in 2015, but later admitted he was 'mistaken,' revealing calendar entries showing additional meetings in 2016 and March 2018 coordinated by Ito for MIT Media Lab fundraising.
In 2019, Hoffman apologized for his role in Epstein-linked donations to MIT after it emerged the Media Lab accepted gifts from Epstein while he was listed as 'disqualified' in MIT's donor database. Released emails show direct correspondence between Hoffman and Epstein.
Reid Hoffman is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
At a Glance
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DOJ EFTA Release - Palo Alto Dinner Photo and Emails (August 2015)
2015-08-02
“DOJ-released documents showing Epstein attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto on”
Jeffrey Epstein coordinating tech executive introductions and Jawbone investment details with Ian Osborne and others
2025-11-11
“The email chain shows Epstein discussing potential placements of a high‑net‑worth individual (referr”
Email Suggests Creating a Donor-Advised Fund to Offset Trump Administration Cuts to Public Programs
2025-11-11
“The passage proposes a vague idea of a large donor‑advised fund to replace government funding, menti”
Jeffrey Epstein coordinating talent placement for tech ventures, referencing Peter Thiel and potential Chinese OS projects
2025-11-11
“The email shows Epstein discussing recruitment and strategic moves for a tech executive (Sinofsky) w”
Reid Hoffman email roundup with no substantive allegations
2025-11-11
“The passage is a routine personal email sharing public links and announcements. It contains no concr”
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“Named alongside other network members in 14 documents”
Known Connections (5)
Document Mentions (12)
DOJ EFTA Release - Palo Alto Dinner Photo and Emails (August 2015)
DOJ-released documents showing Epstein attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto on August 2, 2015, hosted by Reid Hoffman and ostensibly honoring MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden. Confirmed attendees included Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and Joi Ito. Epstein took a photograph of Musk and Zuckerberg at the dinner table and emailed it to himself on August 3. In an August 20 email to billionaire Tom Pritzker, Epstein described the dinner as 'wild.'
Jeffrey Epstein coordinating tech executive introductions and Jawbone investment details with Ian Osborne and others
The email chain shows Epstein discussing potential placements of a high‑net‑worth individual (referred to as “Sinofsky”) with senior tech figures (Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Dave Morin, Drew Houston) Epstein is facilitating introductions between a wealthy client and top tech executives (Thiel, Hoffm Discussion of “Sinofsky” seeking opportunities in China, with security clearance concerns. Detaile
Reid Hoffman newsletter email with no substantive allegations
The document is a routine promotional email containing links to public articles and announcements. It mentions high‑profile tech figures but provides no concrete allegations, financial flows, or actio Email is a personal correspondence from Jeffery E. to Reid Hoffman. Contains a list of public links about tech hires, product launches, and media appearances. Mentions Sheryl Sandberg, Dave Goldberg,
Reid Hoffman email newsletter with links to interviews and videos
The document contains only promotional links and a standard confidentiality disclaimer, with no substantive information about influential actors, financial flows, or misconduct. It offers no actionabl Contains links to interviews with Ezra Klein, Dawn Nakagawa, and a video with Peter Thiel. Mentions Bitcoin betting but without details. Standard attorney-client privilege disclaimer.
Email from Richard Kahn to Jeffrey Epstein referencing Reid Hoffman’s criticism of Trump
The passage provides a vague lead – an email linking a private individual (Richard Kahn) to Jeffrey Epstein and a public statement by Reid Hoffman about Trump. It lacks concrete details such as dates Email sent on 11/17/2017 from Richard Kahn to Jeffrey Epstein. Subject line cites a CNBC article where Reid Hoffman calls Trump "worse than useless". Kahn includes his business address and marks the
Email Suggests Creating a Donor-Advised Fund to Offset Trump Administration Cuts to Public Programs
The passage proposes a vague idea of a large donor‑advised fund to replace government funding, mentioning high‑profile tech philanthropists (Reid Hoffman, Joi Ito) and a generic reference to ‘the weal Proposes a donor‑advised fund to fund programs threatened by Trump administration cuts. Names Reid Hoffman and Joi Ito as potential recipients of the idea. References “the wealthiest” (e.g., Elon Mus
Reid Hoffman email newsletter with links to tech and civic initiatives
The passage is a routine internal newsletter containing promotional links and benign updates. It mentions no concrete allegations, financial flows, or misconduct involving high‑profile officials. No a Email from Reid Hoffman to a personal contact in July 2015. Mentions hires at Greylock Partners and LinkedIn, and various tech‑civic projects. Includes a link to an article about LinkedIn supporting
Reid Hoffman newsletter with links to interviews and articles
The document is a promotional email containing no substantive allegations, names, transactions, or actionable information linking powerful actors to controversy. It merely lists media appearances and Mentions Sheryl Sandberg, Dave Goldberg, Peter Thiel, and Reid Hoffman in a non‑controversial contex References topics like blockchain, Bitcoin, and tech entrepreneurship. Contains no dates, financia
Email forwarding CNBC article where Reid Hoffman calls Trump "worse than useless"
The passage contains only a forwarded link to a public news article and a brief comment. It does not provide new factual information, specific transactions, dates, or actionable leads involving powerf Richard Kahn forwarded a CNBC article about Reid Hoffman's criticism of Donald Trump. The email includes contact details for Richard Kahn and his firm HBRK Associates. No new allegations, financial f
Reid Hoffman email roundup with no substantive allegations
The passage is a routine personal email sharing public links and announcements. It contains no concrete allegations, financial flows, or connections to powerful officials. It offers no investigative l Email exchange between a private individual and Reid Hoffman. Mentions public announcements about hires and product launches. References a Bloomberg West interview about the President's Tech Jobs Ini
Reid Hoffman newsletter email with links to tech and media content
The passage is a routine marketing newsletter from Reid Hoffman containing no concrete allegations, financial transactions, or connections to powerful officials. It lacks actionable leads, controversy Email exchange between Reid Hoffman and a personal contact. Contains promotional links to articles, interviews, and announcements. Mentions “HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029983/029984” but provides no substantive
Jeffrey Epstein coordinating talent placement for tech ventures, referencing Peter Thiel and potential Chinese OS projects
The email shows Epstein discussing recruitment and strategic moves for a tech executive (Sinofsky) with high‑profile Silicon Valley figures (Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Drew Houston). While it hints at Epstein is in direct email contact with Ian/Jan Osborne about placing a tech executive (Sinofsky) in Mentions leveraging Peter Thiel’s network and other high‑profile founders for currency/financial o
Email Mentions (8)
Re: Jawbone/Mort
What else are you interested in? Peter is best for currency; maybe Reid Hoffman (fatty at LinkedIn) or Dave Morin (Path) or Drew Houston (Dropbox).
Re: ICYMI
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ICYMI
My occasional roundup of interesting links and writing I've shared — in case you missed them. :) New and Notable • We are thrilled to welcome Sarah T
Reid Hoffman: Trump 'worse than useless'
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/16/reid-hoffman-trump-worse-than-useless.html
ICYMI
ICYMI My occasional roundup of interesting links and writing I've shared - in case you missed them. :) New and Notable * we are thrilled to welcome
Re: ICYMI
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RE: ICYMI
slow progress. planning to see you in August. Hope you're well.
Re: Jawbone/Mort
What else are you interested in? Peter is best for currency; maybe Reid Hoffman (fatty at LinkedIn) or Dave Morin (Path) or Drew Houston (Dropbox). I
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