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Future of Business: Reid Hoffman on Managing Technological Change and Innovation

2024/10/31
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Business leaders must consider their broad responsibilities within their networks of customers, employees, investors, and society. It's important to advocate for societal well-being, stability, unity, and truth, as these factors contribute to a healthy business environment. Leaders should engage in thoughtful discussions about what's best for business and society, fostering civil discourse and contributing to a more positive environment.
  • Businesses operate within networks and are responsible to them.
  • Leaders should advocate for stability, unity, truth, and a healthy society.
  • Business leaders should engage in civil discussions about societal well-being.

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Reid Hoffman is one of the most prominent and recognizable voices in Silicon Valley, and after predicting some of the biggest trends that have shaped our world in the last 25 years, he is sharing his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence. In this interview with HBR Editor in Chief Adi Ignatius, Hoffman shares his approach to managing technological change and innovation, explains why he thinks generative AI won't destroy jobs, and imagines how these new tools will transform our world. Spoiler: It's all about managing technological change and innovation the right way. Previously, Hoffman founded or co-founded PayPal, Inflection AI, and LinkedIn, where he served as CEO and is now its executive chairman. He’s also an active early-stage investor at Greylock Partners, host of the Masters of Scale podcast, and author of the forthcoming book Superagency.