"There's a bunch of things red states are doing better than blue states." Not my words; they're @reidhoffman's! We disagree on politics, but agree on AI optimism — and some pro-liberty policies too. New AO chat w/ Reid, and wait till you hear our exchange on DEI vs merit...

.@reidhoffman's AI enthusiasm runs headfirst into Democratic Party strongholds. I asked him if AI & innovation can win out over special interests, DEI, and other challenges on the left. His answer was encouraging — and I'm going to hold him to it!

@reidhoffman An early member of the PayPal mafia, @reidhoffman went on to become a leading investor and builder in Silicon Valley. His other PayPal colleagues haven't done so bad either. We talk about what made the culture unique, and if there are still things he admires about the team.