LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman: Laughable Ideas Are Sometimes the Best Ideas

Editor’s Note: In the new podcast Masters of Scale, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner Reid Hoffman explores his philosophy on how to scale a business — and at Entrepreneur.com, entrepreneurs are responding with their own ideas and experiences on our hub. This week, we’re discussing Hoffman’s theory: the most scalable ideas often seem laughable at first glance.   Investors often place bets on proven models. But in searching for the next Casper or Facebook, they can miss the next big thing. (Just look at Chris Sacca’s decision to pass on Airbnb and Snapchat.) Sometimes the most scalable ideas are the … Continue reading LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman: Laughable Ideas Are Sometimes the Best Ideas