Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board of directors, with the company disclosing the change in a regulatory filing. The departure ends nearly a decade of service on the board, where Hoffman joined in 2016 following Microsoft’s acquisition of his company LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. Hoffman says he is moving into “founder mode” to focus on Manus, an AI-powered drug discovery startup he is associated with. Both outlets report that the decision is driven by Hoffman’s intent to concentrate on building and leading Manus rather than continuing his role as a Microsoft board member. The disclosures describe the timing and formal process through Microsoft’s filing, while Hoffman’s statements outline his rationale for the move. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about successor board members, Manus’s funding, or specific project status. Overall, the reporting aligns on the main points: Hoffman’s board departure, the reason given by Hoffman, and the connection to his background with LinkedIn and Microsoft.