Uncapped with Jack Altman Uncapped #15 | Vinod Khosla from Khosla Ventures
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Jul 1, 2025 
Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, shares his insights as an entrepreneur and investor. He discusses the uncanny ability to predict future technological trends and the transformative role of AI in various sectors, including energy and healthcare. Khosla emphasizes the potential for a new era of abundance, while also acknowledging the risks of dystopia. He advocates for responsible AI development and highlights the importance of mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs tackling societal challenges.
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AI Will Replace Most Jobs
- AI will perform 80% of economically valuable jobs within five years, drastically reshaping work and society.
- This shift leads to an era where people work by choice, not necessity, changing the social contract fundamentally.
Future Work Driven by Passion
- Future abundance means people won't need jobs to survive but will pursue work out of curiosity or passion.
- Humans will focus on creativity, care, and personal growth rather than traditional labor.
Early OpenAI Investment Story
- Vinod Khosla made a large early investment in OpenAI before it was widely recognized as a breakthrough.
- His decision was driven by talent, progress rate, and geopolitical concerns rather than herd mentality.