The Rise kicks off with the launch of the Nucleus100, the new benchmark for early-stage performance.
Leading the list is Keith Rabois, a rare investor who led early in Ramp and Faire and built a career backing generational founders. From PayPal and Square to Founders Fund and Khosla, Keith has set the standard for outlier investing. We cover how he built that record, what drives conviction, and his advice for the next generation in venture.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome Keith Rabois - #1 On The Nucleus100
02:08 - Ramp Investment Story
09:18 - The Era of AI and Young Founders
13:45 - Backing Emerging Managers
16:48 - Advice for Aspiring VCs
21:01 - The Importance of Early Investments
30:25 - Fair Investment Journey
35:34 - Conviction and Competition in Startups
40:10 - The Importance of Talent and Team Building
44:48 - Evaluating Talent and Finding an Edge
48:13 - The Role of a Venture Capitalist
52:43 - Hiring and Building a Strong Team
57:37 - Keith's Time Management & Prioritization
01:00:19 - Future Trends
01:03:12- Thanks Keith For Joining The Rise!
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