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Auren Hoffman builds companies as CEO of NQB8 and invests at Flex Capital. He founded SafeGraph, becoming chairman in 2024, and previously cofounded and led LiveRamp. His writing explores company building, data businesses, and the work of backing founders at seed.
Auren Hoffman builds companies as CEO of NQB8 and invests at Flex Capital. He founded SafeGraph, becoming chairman in 2024, and previously cofounded and led LiveRamp. His writing explores company building, data businesses, and the work of backing founders at seed.
Career
Auren Hoffman studied at University of California, Berkeley (B.S.E. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research).
Co-founder at EliotNest from 2025 to PresentCo-founded EliotNest, which builds intelligence software for government fraud investigations and prosecutions.
Founder and Chairman at SafeGraph from 2024 to PresentFounder and former CEO; transitioned to Chairman in 2024 when Jason Richman became CEO.
Partner at Flex Capital from 2018 to PresentInvests at the seed stage as an operator-turned-venture partner.NChief Executive Officer at NQB8 until Present
Co-founder and Chairman at Dialog until PresentCo-founded the Dialog retreat with Peter Thiel.
President and General Manager at LiveRamp until 2015Co-founded LiveRamp and previously served as CEO. Led the acquired business before handing over to Travis May in 2015.BCo-founder and CEO at BridgePath until 2002Built enterprise software for staffing firms; the company was acquired by Bullhorn.
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From LiveRamp to NQB8: Auren Hoffman’s founder journey
Hoffman examines his bets on data businesses, building communities, developing executives and deciding which ideas deserve a new company.