How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer cures

Masters of Scale

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Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Reid Hoffman, Mindset, Diversity & Inclusion, Jeff Berman, Bob Safian, Startups

4.6 • 4.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Reid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s using to scale it, and what advice he has for fellow entrepreneurs and investors about how to make the most of AI in any industry.

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0:00.0	Hey folks, Jeff Berman here. If your business is driving innovation, delivering exceptional experiences, or making a real impact on society, or maybe all three, we want you to apply for the Masters of Scale Business Awards.
0:13.0	These awards celebrate bold organizations of all sizes and across all industries. Award recipients don't just get a trophy,
0:21.1	although yes, there are trophies.
0:23.8	They get a spotlight at the Masters of Scale Summit
0:25.9	and a seat at the table
0:27.3	with the very best in business.
0:29.8	Don't wait.
0:31.4	Head to Mastersofscale.com
0:33.1	slash business awards dash apply.
0:35.6	That's Mastersofscale.com slash business awards dash apply.
0:41.9	This week on Masters of Scale, Reid Hoffman is here to tell us all about the new company he's launched Manus AI.
0:49.3	To say that Reid has formed brilliant team would be a big understatement.
0:54.3	To say that they have ambitious goals would be an even bigger one.
0:58.5	Reed has put some of the world's most powerful AI tools in the hands of some of the world's
1:02.8	best researchers.
1:04.1	The mission?
1:05.0	To discover new ways to treat disease and to actually, finally, cure cancer.
1:12.4	You've got to have incredible talent at every position.
1:15.3	It's like this huge push.
1:17.0	There are fires burning when you're going home.
1:18.8	Can you believe it?
1:19.7	Such an idiot.
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