Reid Hoffman Files

Extracted Attributes

• Key Findings

  Evidence of a multi-year relationship between Reid Hoffman and Jeffrey Epstein

• Reported Gifts

  Ice cream and other items sent by Hoffman to Epstein's New York home in 2014

• Contradicted Claim

  Hoffman's assertion that involvement was solely for MIT Media Lab fundraising

• Primary Researcher

  Kevin Bass

• Disclosed Locations

  Epstein's private island (U.S. Virgin Islands), Manhattan (New York, USA), Palo Alto (California, USA), and Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA)

• Research Methodology

  AI-assisted document analysis

Timeline

• Reid Hoffman visits Jeffrey Epstein's private island and sends gifts to his Manhattan residence, including ice cream. (Source: CNBC/NBC News)

  2014-01-01

• Hoffman and Epstein exchange emails regarding a roundup of interesting links and Hoffman's diet program. (Source: ABC News)

  2015-07-01

• Hoffman meets with Epstein in Palo Alto, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Source: CNBC)

  2016-01-01

• Peter Thiel discusses his introduction to Epstein via Reid Hoffman in a podcast appearance. (Source: CNBC)

  2024-08-16

• Legal notices of appearance are filed for Reid Hoffman in the Musk v. Altman court case. (Source: CourtListener)

  2024-11-26

• President Donald Trump publicly calls for an investigation into Reid Hoffman following the release of new Epstein-related files. (Source: ABC News)

  2025-11-19

• CNBC reports on new disclosures from Epstein's records, detailing more extensive communications between Hoffman and Epstein than previously known. (Source: CNBC)

  2026-02-09

Reid Hoffman

Reid Garrett Hoffman (born August 5, 1967) is an American Internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. Hoffman is the co-founder and former executive chairman of LinkedIn, a business-oriented social network used primarily for professional networking. He is also chairman of venture capital firm Village Global, a co-founder of Inflection AI, a co-founder of Manas AI, and a board member at Arc Institute. Hoffman has been an influential figure in political circles, being a member of the Bilderberg Group since at least 2011 and the Council on Foreign Relations since 2015. He has actively participated in political funding and advocacy, contributing to various campaigns and organizations, and has been a vocal proponent of democratic institutions and humanism in technological innovation. As of 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth to be $2.6 billion.

Web Search Results

• LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein face ...

  # LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman's ties to Jeffrey Epstein face Trump-ordered investigation No Epstein victim has made any public allegation of wrongdoing by Hoffman. ByOlivia Rubin and James Hill November 19, 2025, 6:00 AM In the wake of the newly released Epstein files last week, President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Democrats mentioned in the files -- including LinkedIn co-founder and major Democrat donor Reid Hoffman. On Tuesday, when pressed by ABC News' Mary Bruce, Trump lashed out about the files, saying Democrats should face scrutiny. Specifically, he called out Hoffman by name, saying, "Hoffman, in my opinion, should be under investigation." "He's a sleazebag," Trump added. [...] Notably, despite Trump's new call for scrutiny of Hoffman, the 20,000+ page tranche of newly released Epstein files by the House Oversight Committee this week appears to contain few communications between Epstein and Hoffman. In one July 2015 exchange, Hoffman sent Epstein an email containing a link, writing: “my occasional roundup of interesting links and writing I’ve shared— in case you missed them :)” Epstein responded, but on another topic, “heyy it looks like your diet program has worked," he wrote. “Slow process,” Hoffman replied, indicating he would see Epstein soon. “Planning to see you in August. Hope you’re well.” [...] Following Trump’s call for an investigation, Hoffman responded in a series of social media posts calling for all the Epstein files to be released. “Trump should release all of the Epstein files: every person and every document in the files,” Hoffman wrote. “I want this complete release because it will show that the calls for baseless investigations of me are nothing more than political persecution and slander. I was never a client of Epstein’s and never had any engagement with him other than fundraising for MIT.” “I refuse to bend the knee to Donald Trump and his slanderous lies,” he added. ### Epstein survivors speak out ahead of House vote, take aim at Trump

• Musk v. Altman, 4:24-cv-04722

  56 Dec 4, 2024 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Russell P. Cohen on behalf of Reid Hoffman (Cohen, Russell) (Filed on 12/4/2024) (Entered: 12/04/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 57 Dec 4, 2024 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Howard Mark Ullman on behalf of Reid Hoffman (Ullman, Howard) (Filed on 12/4/2024) (Entered: 12/04/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 58 Dec 4, 2024 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Nisha Patel on behalf of Reid Hoffman (Patel, Nisha) (Filed on 12/4/2024) (Entered: 12/04/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 59 Dec 4, 2024 [...] Buy on PACER 59 Dec 4, 2024 NOTICE of Appearance filed by John A. Jurata, Jr on behalf of Reid Hoffman (Jurata, John) (Filed on 12/4/2024) (Entered: 12/04/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 60 Dec 4, 2024 NOTICE of Appearance filed by Andrew J Levander on behalf of Reid Hoffman (Levander, Andrew) (Filed on 12/4/2024) (Entered: 12/04/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 61 Dec 5, 2024 [...] Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER Nov 26, 2024 Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney 41 Nov 26, 2024 \\\ DISREGARD, Corrected at Docket 44 \\\ NOTICE of Appearance filed by Howard Mark Ullman on behalf of Deannah Templeton, Reid Hoffman, Microsoft Corp. (Ullman, Howard) (Filed on 11/26/2024) Modified on 11/27/2024 (kmm2, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/26/2024) Main Doc­ument Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Withdrawal of Attorney Buy on PACER 42 Nov 26, 2024 \\\ DISREGARD, Corrected at Docket 45 \\\ NOTICE of Appearance filed by Nisha Patel on behalf of Deannah Templeton, Reid Hoffman, Microsoft Corp. (Patel, Nisha) (Filed on 11/26/2024) Modified on 11/27/2024 (kmm2, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/26/2024)

• Epstein's Silicon Valley connections went beyond Gates and Musk

  In a podcast appearance that aired on Aug. 16, 2024, Thiel discussed some of his encounters with Epstein, noting that he met him a few times starting in 2014, after being introduced by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Thiel said the discussions centered on tax and financial advice. He added that he had underestimated the severity of Epstein's earlier crimes due to Epstein's lenient sentencing in 2008 and his trust in the judgment of his mutual connections. ## Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder The latest Epstein file releases feature many references to Reid Hoffman, who co-founded LinkedIn in 2002, with communications between the two showing several friendly email exchanges. [...] While much of the correspondence centered on fundraising for MIT's Media Lab, it also included personal interactions, tax advice, meeting plans, and mentions of gifts Hoffman sent to Epstein. The documents also confirm a 2014 visit Hoffman made to Epstein's private island. Hoffman has previously acknowledged visiting the island, saying the trip was strictly for philanthropic purposes and that he later regretted not researching Epstein more thoroughly beforehand. However, other emails show plans for additional visits to Epstein's estates, including his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and his Manhattan apartment, though it's unclear which of those trips actually occurred.  Hoffman recently confirmed 2016 meetings with Epstein in Palo Alto and Cambridge. [...] But those two billionaires are not the only tech names to appear repeatedly in the trove of new documents. Other tech leaders named include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. While those four have been linked to Epstein in the past, the new disclosures reveal more than previously known about their association with the convicted sex offender through records ranging from emails, schedules and photos. Brin and Sinofsky have not commented on the matter, while Theil and Hoffman have said they only associated with Epstein for legal and legitimate purposes.

• Reid Hoffman - Trump should release all of the Epstein files - LinkedIn

  1,439 148 Comments Like Comment Peter Goon 3w Report this comment #Bravo, Reid Hoffman ! Like Reply 6 Reactions 7 Reactions Vineet Thapar (He/Heem) 3w Report this comment Release the Epstein files. Like Reply 4 Reactions 5 Reactions Alex Roetter 3w Report this comment You are my favorite billionaire :) Like Reply 17 Reactions 18 Reactions Ishani Ruia 3w Report this comment 100% agree. Let the truth come out: no exceptions, no politics, just justice. Like Reply 6 Reactions 7 Reactions Feena Hegde 1w Report this comment Transparency is always the best path forward — releasing all the files would help bring clarity, accountability, and closure for everyone involved, especially the victims who deserve the full truth [...] Reid Hoffman 1w ### The Pope has something to say about AI, and we should listen. Reid Hoffman 2w ## Explore content categories Career Productivity Finance Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence Project Management Education Technology Leadership Ecommerce User Experience ## Sign in to view more content Create your free account or sign in to continue your search ## Welcome back By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. New to LinkedIn? Join now or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. Never miss a beat on the app Don’t have the app? Get it in the Microsoft Store. Open the app [...] Trump should release all of the Epstein files: every person and every document in the files. I want this complete release because it will bring justice for the victims. I want this complete release because it will show that the calls for baseless investigations of me are nothing more than political persecution and slander. I was never a client of Epstein’s and never had any engagement with him other than fundraising for MIT. The call for an investigation is an obvious ploy to avoid releasing the files. Simply release all the files, and expose the people who had both deep and ongoing relationships with Epstein. I will do everything in my power going forward to advocate for the release of the files, to get justice for Epstein’s victims, and to promote the values of truth our great country

• Latest Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures rock the rich and powerful

  The release also showed more emails between Epstein and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, who has said he regrets having associated with Epstein. In one 2015 email, Epstein invited Hoffman to his island or his New Mexico ranch to “play.” In an exchange in 2014, Hoffman wrote that he had sent gifts to Epstein’s home in New York, which included ice cream “for the girls” and “something that may strike your funny bone for the island.” It is not clear which girls Hoffman was referring to or what the other gift was; a spokesperson for Hoffman did not immediately respond to a request for comment. [...] In December 2013, Musk wrote, “Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” Epstein wrote back, “any day 1st — 8th. play it by ear if you want. always space for you.” NBC News hasn't verified whether Musk traveled to the island. He isn't accused of any wrongdoing. Musk posted Feb. 1 on X, "Nobody has fought harder for full release of the Epstein files and prosecutions of those who abused children more than I did." "I knew that I would be smeared relentlessly, despite never having attended his parties or been on his 'Lolita Express' plane or set foot on his creepy island or done anything wrong at all," the post said. ## Musk, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman point fingers at each other [...] Hoffman fired back with a screenshot of one of Musk's 2012 emails to Epstein about visiting his island, where he asked, "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" Authorities have not accused either Hoffman of Musk of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.Trump has publicly directed the Justice Department to investigate numerous Democrats who've been mentioned in the files, including Hoffman, a prominent donor to the party. He did not give such a directive about Musk, a major Republican donor and Trump ally. ## Epstein claimed he was Bill Gates’ ‘right hand’ In a series of emails from 2013 that Epstein sent to himself, he claimed he had been Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ “right hand” and participated in things for him that were “ethically unsound.”