What Reid Hoffman Saw in a Young Mark Zuckerberg

The transcript discusses the insights of a successful angel investor in Silicon Valley, focusing on the decision to invest in Facebook. It highlights the early success of Facebook as a campus network and the attributes of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, which indicated potential for significant growth.

What was the initial scope of Facebook when the speaker invested in it?

• A professional networking site

• A university campus network

• A global social network

• A photo-sharing platform

What was a key indicator of Facebook's potential success according to the speaker?

• The number of employees

• The amount of funding received

• The rapid user adoption on campuses

• The number of investors

What was the speaker's initial impression of Facebook's product?

• It lacked innovation

• It had a promising usage curve

• It was similar to other networks

• It was too niche to succeed

How did the speaker describe Mark Zuckerberg's communication style during their early meetings?

• Quiet with long pauses

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Aggressive and demanding

• Very talkative and engaging

What did the speaker notice about Mark Zuckerberg despite his quiet demeanor?

• His reluctance to take risks

• His lack of interest in Facebook

• His focus on other projects

• His intelligence and vision