Auren Hoffman, Founder and CEO of SafeGraph, discusses all things data business including windfalls and net worth, reputational databases, and the failures and successes of LinkedIn. They explore the challenges of making informed purchasing decisions and the frustrations users face with slow performance on LinkedIn. They also discuss the complexities of matching individuals based on skills and compatibility, second-party data sharing, and the concept of incubators in building data businesses.

Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, and Auren Hoffman, host of World of DaaS, delve into the Great Founder Theory and its implications for history and societal change. They tackle the decline of trust in institutions and how it affects contemporary relationships and governance. The pair also explores the impact of falling fertility rates and aging leadership on U.S. foreign policy, drawing cultural contrasts in child-rearing practices. They highlight the importance of exceptional individuals in navigating these complex dynamics.

Auren Hoffman, a serial tech entrepreneur and CEO of SafeGraph, shares his insights from nearly 30 years in Silicon Valley. He reflects on the challenges of selling LiveRamp for $310M and the complexities of entrepreneurial decision-making. The conversation dives into the evolution of tech from the 90s to AI, emphasizing how AI can enhance creativity and productivity. Auren also discusses the changing landscape of networking, the complexities of venture capital, and how marketing shapes societal perceptions of value.

Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph, discusses building data businesses, selling horizontal data, second party data sharing, challenges & potential for social recommendations, improving the user experience of LinkedIn, building a reputation database, and software businesses masquerading as services businesses.

Auren Hoffman, host of the World of DaaS podcast, engages with Samo Burja, who presents his "Great Founder Theory." They discuss how exceptional individuals have historically shaped civilization and institutions. Topics include the evolving trust in elites, the decline of fertility rates, and the pressures facing modern parents. The conversation also navigates the paradox of trust in decentralized crypto systems and critiques the societal barriers faced by ambitious innovators today.

Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and GP of Flex Capital, chats with Ben Casnocha, co-founder of Village Global. They dive into the dynamic world of career strategy, weighing the importance of personal connections against knowledge. Discover insights on spotting undiscovered talent and the serendipity of networking. They discuss the paradox of wealth and happiness, suggesting too much can detract from joy. Plus, learn how flexibility in career choices can lead to unexpected opportunities, all while keeping an eye on personal integrity and happiness.

Auren Hoffman, CEO of Safegraph and host of World of Daas, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss data business. They cover topics like market share and declining CACs, challenges of data businesses, building reputation databases, frustrations with LinkedIn, and scaling service businesses.

CEO of SafeGraph and partner at Flex Capital, Auren Hoffman, discusses the slow growth in data buyer’s market, challenges in scaling data companies, team management, and applying B2B SaaS playbook. Topics also include sales process at SafeGraph, reinventing as a CEO, auditing time, and traits for recruiting executives.

Sarah Tavel and Auren discuss selling work in SaaS industry, AI impacts, consumer social transformation, AI avatars, and unconventional wisdom in Harvard, UAPs, TikTok, and fundraising.

Data expert Auren Hoffman discusses geospatial data and entity resolution. Topics include complexities of address matching, benefits of using Placekey, challenges of joining data sets, future goals of Placekey, and the importance of celebrating small wins.