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20VC Exclusive: Keith Rabois on Rejoining Khosla Ventures

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Jan 12, 2024
Keith Rabois, Managing Director at Khosla Ventures and a veteran venture investor, returns to discuss his recent transition from Founders Fund. He shares what he missed about Khosla and compares the investing styles of both firms. Rabois also highlights the significance of price sensitivity, lessons learned about liquidity, and the importance of founder-investor compatibility. Delving into the future, he reflects on balancing career challenges with family life and offers insights into the evolving dynamics of venture capital.
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ANECDOTE

Return to Khosla

  • Keith Rabois rejoined Khosla Ventures after a successful run at Founders Fund, maintaining close ties with Khosla partners through co-investments.
  • He cites Khosla's rigorous partner meetings and deep tech focus as key factors in his return.
INSIGHT

Rigorous Partner Meetings

  • Khosla Ventures' partner meetings involve extensive debates, sharpening investment decisions.
  • Rabois valued these discussions, even carrying the partners' perspectives with him to Founders Fund.
ANECDOTE

Missed Opportunities

  • Rabois regrets not increasing his offer for Rippling's seed round due to price sensitivity at Khosla Ventures.
  • He also regrets declining a board seat at Robinhood's seed stage due to partner advice.
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