The Library of Minds Opendoor Co-Founder Keith Rabois explains Why Speed Beats Everything in the AI Era
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Sep 25, 2025 
Keith Rabois, a powerhouse in tech and investment, dives into his contrarian frameworks that have shaped companies like PayPal and Square. He discusses the critical signals he observes in startup cultures, emphasizes the need for adaptability in the AI-driven era, and shares strategies for balancing visionary product development with practical metrics. Rabois also critiques Slack's role in communication effectiveness and identifies user engagement as the key moat in today’s tech landscape, providing invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Read An Office In Minutes
- When visiting an office, check arrival times and visible energy to gauge work ethic.
- Walk the floor to see if people are genuinely focused or just performing work.
Learn Fast By Joining A Tutor
- Keith learned business quickly by choosing a manager he could learn from and reading targeted books.
- That early immersive learning let him jump into PayPal and keep up from day one.
Bet On Learning, Not Just Upside
- Prefer joining teams where you can learn from great operators over betting on many seed startups.
- Evaluate whether people in the company will accelerate your learning more reliably than speculative founder picks.