

E1152: Keith Rabois on leaving Silicon Valley for Miami, Roaring Twenties 2.0, IPO spree & more
Dec 15, 2020
Keith Rabois, a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his Silicon Valley roots, shares insights on his move to Miami and the future of the tech industry. He discusses the shifting dynamics of remote work and how startups are gravitating towards new hubs like Miami. Rabois emphasizes the implications of IPOs and SPACs on market entry strategies and investor expectations. The conversation also touches on the competition for talent and capital among states, highlighting Florida's rise as an emerging tech alternative.
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Stock Market Shift
- The stock market has priced in a secular shift from traditional industries to tech stocks.
- This shift was accelerated by the pandemic's impact on consumer behavior.
Suburban Focus
- Companies like DoorDash, which focus on suburbs, are better positioned for the shift away from dense city centers.
- The pandemic accelerated this existing trend.
Return to Office
- Larger, established companies are more likely to return to in-office work.
- Smaller, creative companies benefit more from in-person collaboration and spontaneous idea generation.