Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft's board of directors to focus on his role at the AI-driven drug discovery startup, Manus. Hoffman, a long-time investor and board member, aims to dedicate more time to the company's mission of using AI to advance cancer research.
Why it matters
Hoffman's transition highlights the growing trend of high-profile tech investors shifting focus from corporate governance to hands-on 'founder mode' in specialized AI sectors.
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft s board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down, the company announced Thursday. Hoffman joined the board after Microsoft bought his company LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016.
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