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Keith Rabois on 2023 macro outlook, startup valuations, founder advice, ChatGPT vs Google | E1650

Jan 4, 2023

Keith Rabois, partner at Founders Fund, shares his deep insights on the 2023 macroeconomic landscape and its impact on startup valuations. He discusses the effects of big tech hiring freezes on new ventures and offers tailored advice for various founder types. Rabois also critiques Meta's VR strategy and compares ChatGPT to Google, emphasizing how AI is shifting the search engine landscape. His perspective on leadership changes at Apple and the importance of founder authority rounds out an engaging conversation for any entrepreneur.

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Multiple time guest and friend of the pod Keith Rabois is back! Jason and Keith talk 2023 macro outlook (1:00), big tech's impact on startups (10:01), advice for founders (18:24), Meta's risky VR bet (27:22), ChatGPT vs Google (39:05), and more!

(0:00) Jason intros today's guest: Keith Rabois!

(1:00) Keith's 2023 macro outlook and thoughts on startup valuations

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(10:01) What are big tech hiring freezes and RIFs doing to the startup market? Entitlement era coming to an end

(18:24) Advice for different archetypes of founders

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(27:22) Importance of founder authority, Tim Cook taking over for Steve Jobs at Apple, Meta's risky VR bet

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(39:05) Keith's thoughts on ChatGPT, a new approach to search, and Microsoft taking on Google

(53:37) What types of founders is Keith looking to invest in right now?

(59:25) OpenDoor thoughts + a little politics

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