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E1057: Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois on stock market bounce back, domain expertise being overrated, US/China issues, 2020 election, recipe for startups success, chaos making way for a new generation of entrepreneurs & much more!

This Week in Startups

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Navigating Remote Investing Challenges

This chapter explores the difficulties investors face during virtual meetings due to the pandemic, emphasizing the lack of emotional cues and engagement that are apparent in in-person interactions. The discussion contrasts the challenges of assessing potential founders through video calls with the deeper connections fostered by face-to-face meetings. It also reflects on past economic crises that shaped the tech landscape, showcasing how unconventional backgrounds among founders contributed to innovation in Silicon Valley.

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