Reid Hoffman Steps Down from Microsoft Board, Former LinkedIn Co-founder to Focus on AI-Driven Drug Discovery Startup 'Manus'

Reid Hoffman is stepping down from Microsoft’s board of directors to focus on "founder mode" at his AI drug discovery startup, Manus. Hoffman joined Microsoft's board in 2016 following the LinkedIn acquisition. He intends to dedicate more attention to Manus as it develops AI aimed at superseding human creativity in chemistry to combat various cancers.