As global leaders disperse from the World Economic Forum, LinkedIn cofounder and tech investor Reid Hoffman breaks down the biggest challenges and opportunities facing business today—from political headwinds tied to immigration and geopolitics to why fears of a tech bubble aren’t shaping his investing. A self-proclaimed optimist, Hoffman urges today’s business leaders to speak up and use their voices to help society “steer toward the good futures.”

This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by former Fast Company editor-in-chief Robert Safian. From the team behind the Masters of Scale podcast, Rapid Response features candid conversations with today’s top business leaders navigating real-time challenges. Subscribe to Rapid Response wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you never miss an episode.

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