According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Reid Hoffman appears in 1 case document, and 8 email records in the Epstein files.
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.
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Background
Reid Hoffman is an American technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist, best known as the co-founder and chairman of LinkedIn and as a partner at the venture capital firm Greylock Partners. He is listed in multiple documents as holding board positions at DoSomething, Kiva, Endeavor Global, and other organizations. Hoffman is one of Silicon Valley's most prominent figures, with extensive connections across the technology, finance, and philanthropic sectors.
Hoffman's name appears across a large volume of released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, primarily in the form of direct email correspondence between himself and Epstein spanning from at least August 2013 through April 2018. Despite this extensive documented correspondence, an internal FBI case review email explicitly classified Hoffman under 'No hit,' meaning no positive case hits for salacious information were found in the Epstein file associated with his name.
Epstein Connection
Reid Hoffman maintained a documented, sustained social and advisory relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from at least mid-2013 through early 2018. Emails show regular Skype calls, in-person meetings, and exchanges on topics including philanthropy, business strategy, tax matters, and political commentary. Much of the relationship was triangulated through Joi Ito, then-director of MIT Media Lab. Hoffman hosted the August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto that Epstein attended alongside Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Peter Thiel, and Joi Ito. Epstein used Hoffman as a connector to Silicon Valley figures, including requesting Peter Thiel's phone number through Hoffman's office. Hoffman was also listed among invitees to the 2014 Dialog retreat, an exclusive gathering of global leaders to which Epstein was also connected. The FBI's internal case index review found 'No hit' associated with Hoffman's name regarding salacious information.
Key Allegations(8)
Hoffman hosted the August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto attended by Epstein, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Peter Thiel, and Joi Ito, ostensibly honoring MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden.
documentedHoffman maintained direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least August 2013 through April 2018, including regular Skype calls.
documentedEpstein instructed staff to ask Hoffman's secretary for Peter Thiel's phone number for a planned meeting in New York.
documentedHoffman described LinkedIn contact Charlie Songhurst to Epstein as 'a younger Jeffrey-type,' suggesting a positive personal framing of Epstein.
documentedEpstein suggested tax return preparation advice to Hoffman, recommending he use a lawyer rather than accountant.
documentedEpstein proposed to Hoffman and Joi Ito the creation of a 'HUGE donor advised fund' to offset Trump administration cuts to public programs.
documentedFBI internal case index review classified Hoffman as 'No hit' -- no positive case hits for salacious information were found in the Epstein file.
documentedLegal Status
Reid Hoffman appears extensively in released Epstein case documents as a social and professional contact. The FBI's internal case review explicitly listed him under 'No hit,' indicating no salacious information was found associated with his name in the Epstein file. He has not been charged, investigated, or identified as a witness or victim in connection with the Epstein case.
Notable Statements(7)
“as a younger Jeffrey-type”
“yup. can add to our Skype next weekend”
“interesting. great to see you. more soon.”
“We definitely can find easier times, I hope”
“a quick synch of schedules suggests December”
“Not sure what this message is?”
“a HUGE donor advised fund is an elegant solution to the cuts trump proposes”
Contradictions(1)
Hoffman reportedly told Axios in 2019 that his last meeting with Epstein was in 2015.
Released emails show ongoing direct correspondence between Hoffman and Epstein in 2016 (multiple emails including April 9, June 13, July 25-26, August 1), 2017 (March 16 email with Joi Ito), and as late as April 30, 2018, when Hoffman replied to an Epstein email.
Key Relationships(6)
Extensive direct email correspondence from 2013-2018, regular Skype calls, hosted Epstein at August 2015 dinner. Epstein used Hoffman as a connector to Silicon Valley. Hoffman described a contact as 'a younger Jeffrey-type,' suggesting familiar personal rapport.
Joi Ito served as a frequent intermediary between Hoffman and Epstein. Multiple three-way email threads between Hoffman, Epstein, and Ito date from August 2013 through March 2017, covering topics including deception research, scheduling, MIT Media Lab, and a proposed donor-advised fund.
Epstein described Hoffman and Ito as 'both friends of thiel.' Epstein asked Hoffman's office for Thiel's phone number. Both attended the August 2, 2015 Baume dinner. Both listed in Dialog 2014 retreat invitations.
Both attended the August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant hosted by Hoffman. Epstein photographed Musk and Zuckerberg at the dinner.
Both attended the August 2, 2015 dinner at Baume restaurant hosted by Hoffman. Epstein photographed Musk and Zuckerberg at the dinner.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, coordinated scheduling between Epstein and Hoffman, including relaying messages from Hoffman's assistant. Groff was copied on group emails.
Timeline(31 events)
Joi Ito emails Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman, copying Epstein, about a 'Skype about deception' -- one of the earliest documented three-way communications.
Epstein emails Hoffman and Joi Ito: 'I will search for your reading assignment re money.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'Skype tomorrow island anytime after oct 15,' referencing his island property.
Lesley Groff relays a message from Hoffman's assistant to Epstein regarding Reid Hoffman.
Hoffman emails Epstein and Joi Ito: 'a quick synch of schedules suggests December' for a meeting.
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'My trouble with the pledge was that after signing - there is no follow.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'understood. However, if you want to call so that we can help.'
Epstein emails Joi Ito and Hoffman: 'I suggest the Center for Projective Communications.'
Hoffman emails Epstein, Ito, and Groff: 'We definitely can find easier times, I hope.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'Skype?'
Epstein notes: 'ask reid hoffman sec for thiels phone number as we were supposed to meet in ny monday.'
Joi Ito emails Hoffman, cc'ing Epstein, referencing a collaborative matter.
Hoffman emails Epstein a LinkedIn profile of Charlie Songhurst, describing him as 'a younger Jeffrey-type.'
Epstein's staff discusses a package, believing it may have come from Reid Hoffman.
Epstein replies to Hoffman's newsletter email: 'heyy it looks like your diet program has worked.'
Hoffman sends Epstein a newsletter about Greylock Partners and LinkedIn initiatives.
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'since i ve been told you have the philanthropy answer, will you share.'
Hoffman emails Epstein: 'let me check -- when do you get in?' coordinating logistics ahead of the Palo Alto dinner.
Hoffman hosts dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto attended by Epstein, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Peter Thiel, and Joi Ito. Epstein photographs Musk and Zuckerberg and later describes the dinner as 'wild.'
Epstein emails Hoffman with business advice: 'I would suggest that there are at least three divisions...start-ups. scale.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'Where and how are you.'
Hoffman emails Epstein: 'interesting. great to see you. more soon.' -- indicating a recent in-person meeting.
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'goldilocks. not too hard not too easy.'
Hoffman emails Epstein: 'yup. can add to our Skype next weekend,' indicating regular scheduled calls.
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'I love the idea of babbling to a writer. I felt like David Blaine.'
Epstein emails Hoffman with tax advice: 'i suggest you have your lawyer, not accountant prepare a sample tax return.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'skype?'
Epstein emails Hoffman and Joi Ito proposing 'a HUGE donor advised fund' as 'an elegant solution to the cuts trump proposes.'
Epstein emails Hoffman: 'you ve been a busy boy. hope youre having fun.'
Richard Kahn emails Epstein a CNBC article about Hoffman calling Trump 'worse than useless.'
Hoffman emails Epstein: 'Not sure what this message is?' -- the last documented direct communication between the two in the evidence.
At a Glance
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1 source for document mentions
DOJ EFTA Release - Palo Alto Dinner Photo and Emails (August 2015)
2015-08-02
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Co-Document Mentions
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Activity Timeline
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Document Mentions
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
heyy it looks like your diet program has worked
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
heyy it looks like your diet program has worked
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
Schedule (41)
2013-07-19 to 2018-03-24 · 16 entries verified across multiple documents
Tentative appointment with George Church at Harvard or MIT with Neil Gershenfeld & Reid Hoffman
Harvard or MIT
Appointment with Neil Gershenfeld & Reid Hoffman at MIT Center for Bits and Atoms
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 20 Ames Street, Bldg E15-401, Cambridge, MA
Appointment with Neil Gershenfeld and Reid Hoffman
Center for Bits and Atoms, MIT, 20 Ames Street, Bldg E15-401, Cambridge, MA
Appt w/Neil Gershenfeld & Reid Hoffman
TENTATIVE Appt w/George Church at Harvard OR George meet JE at MIT along w/Neil Gershenfeld & Reid Hoffman
Harvard or MIT
Skype call with Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman RE Deception
Skype with Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman RE Deception
Skype meeting with Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman RE Deception
Skype w/Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman RE Deception
SKYPE w/Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman RE Deception
SKYPE meeting RE Deception with Joi Ito, Kevin Slavin and Reid Hoffman
Skype call with Reid Hoffman
Skype with Reid Hoffman
Skype w/Reid Hoffman
Skype with Reid Hoffman
Skype w/Reid Hoffman
Skype Call with Reid Hoffman
Skype w/Reid Hoffman
Skype with Reid Hoffman
Joi Ito and Reid Hoffman to visit the ranch
Ranch
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