Reid Hoffman's radical belief revolves around the idea that one's network is more extensive than perceived, leading to immense value creation.
Hoffman highlights that a person with 170 LinkedIn connections is at the core of a professional network surpassing two million individuals, emphasizing the significance of networks in the AI era.
LinkedIn's sale to Microsoft for $26.2 billion, Facebook's substantial returns from his early investment, and Airbnb's valuation showcase the exponential value networks can generate.
Hoffman emphasizes that in the AI-driven landscape, networks serve as a crucial competitive advantage, shaping how individuals work and interact in a technology-dominated environment.