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Keith Rabois | Venture Capitalist and Co-Founder of Opendoor and OpenStore

The Founder Hour

CHAPTER

Evolution of Contrarianism in Venture Capital

The chapter explores how holding contrarian beliefs in venture capital can identify unique opportunities before others, using examples like COVID-19 origins and Apple Maps. It highlights the journey of convincing others of original ideas, the importance of being a voracious reader, and the transition from a unique to mainstream concept for massive success, illustrated by the example of Airbnb.

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