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Online platforms ‘can’t just sit on their hands’

About Steve

  • Co-founded Reddit, 'front page of the internet,' in Y Combinator's first batch (2005).
  • Led Reddit through major growth to public IPO, reaching $6.5B valuation in 2024.
  • CEO of Reddit, overseeing platform transformation & 430M+ monthly users as of 2024.
  • Co-founded and served as CTO of travel site Hipmunk.
  • Named to Inc.'s “30 Under 30” (2011) and Forbes “30 Under 30” (2012) lists.

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Steve Huffman, co-founder and CEO of Reddit, joins host Reid Hoffman to share scale lessons from building one of the internet’s most influential platforms. It took nearly two decades for Reddit to reach its IPO, persevering through ownership changes, swings in popular sentiment, and shifts in the site’s identity. Steve guides Reddit with a deep belief in the power of online communities, and he dives into how he tackles challenges – like AI and misinformation – while staying true to Reddit’s values.

Synthetic voiceover of Reid Hoffman used in this episode was produced by Respeecher with full consent and permission.

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Reid Hoffman
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