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#170 Chairman of Kleiner Perkins, John Doerr: Getting Into Trouble with Disruptors (Encore)

Dec 25, 2023
01:06:15
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Chairman of Kleiner Perkins, John Doerr, shares stories of investing in Google and the need for a CEO, the urgent action required for the climate crisis, balancing work and family, the opportunity of AI and sustainability, the invention of Amazon Prime, the Google CEO search, and how the iPhone nearly killed Apple.
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Quick takeaways

  • Working with disruptors who have grand visions and strong execution abilities leads to success.
  • Recognizing the potential of disruptive technologies and emphasizing execution are crucial for partnerships with companies like Amazon and Google.

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Investing in disruptors

John Doar highlights the importance of working with disruptors who have grand visions and strong execution abilities. He emphasizes the need for feedback and learning from a network of peers who will challenge and provide critical input.

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