"People want to be anonymous online. No one will upload their resume." That’s what the smartest people in Silicon Valley told Reid Hoffman. In this episode, we decode the story of LinkedIn, the "boring" social network that proved everyone wrong.

We track Hoffman’s journey from his first failed startup (SocialNet) to his days as the "Firefighter Chief" of the legendary PayPal Mafia. You’ll learn how a childhood obsession with RPG games turned him into a master strategist and how he used the "Network Effect" to build a digital empire.

Then we break down the $26 Billion Microsoft acquisition. We explain why Hoffman believes you should listen to criticism but not let it stop you, and the critical difference between Angel Investors and VCs that every founder needs to know.

By the end, you’ll understand why the most valuable ideas often look "stupid" at first glance—and why you need "F-You Money" to truly change the world. 📉➡️📈

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