Pioneers of AI Investing in the age of AI, part 1: Vinod Khosla
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May 14, 2025 
Vinod Khosla, the head of Khosla Ventures and a tech pioneer, discusses his visionary investment philosophy and insights on the AI landscape. He shares lessons from his startup experiences, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. Jeremy Kahn, AI editor at Fortune, joins to unpack OpenAI's restructuring and its implications for the industry. They explore the competitive dynamics among AI players and the potential for AI to transform the workforce, raising questions about job displacement and societal impacts.
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Belief and Role Models Matter
- Vinod Khosla emphasizes the importance of role models and believing you can do more than you think.
- He learned early on that most limitations are mental, not actual ability.
Engineer Startup Team by Risks
- Engineer your startup team to address key risks by sourcing talent from companies experienced with those risks.
- The team you build determines your success, not the initial plan.
Value Learning Rate in Founders
- Invest in founders with a high learning rate who adapt quickly and seek feedback.
- Rapid learners succeed because they find where they're wrong early and evolve.