August 16, 2026

Reid Hoffman leaves Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with AI drug startup Manus

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Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft‘s board of directors after nearly a decade. The company disclosed the departure in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Hoffman said he wants to go “founder mode” with Manus, his AI-powered drug discovery star...