Keith Rabois
Venture investor and entrepreneur with a background in fintech and real estate; managing partner at Foundry and Coastal Ventures (KV), known for leadership at PayPal, Square, and Opendoor and for commentary on AI, politics, and markets.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 49min
Keith Rabois: Israel, OpenAI, Opendoor, and DOGE
Keith Rabois, a venture investor and entrepreneur known for his roles at PayPal and Opendoor, joins Alex Rampell, a fintech expert at a16z. They dive into bold predictions about America's economic future powered by AI, forecasting a GDP boost to 5%. Rabois addresses the rise of sovereign AI, Trump's potential second term, and the transformative power of ChatGPT. They analyze the shifting dynamics of Google, the future of housing transactions, and the secret sauce behind fintech success, including the importance of vertical integration and localized strategies.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 57min
20VC: Keith Rabois and Mike Shebat on Creating an Olympian Mindset to Work Ethic, Why First-Time Founders are Better Than Serial Entrepreneurs, Why Remote Work Does Not Work, Why the Best Founders Always Start in their Teens & Why Companies are Cults?
Keith Rabois, a General Partner at Founders Fund, and Mike Shebat, CEO of Traba, dive into the unique mindset of successful founders. They explore why first-time founders often outshine veterans and the drawbacks of remote work. Rabois passionately advocates for an 'Olympian work ethic,' drawing parallels between startups and athletes' dedication. Insights on hiring the right fit for a high-performance culture and maintaining ambition in company growth are also shared, emphasizing that great companies thrive on shared values and commitment.
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May 30, 2022 • 40min
20VC: Keith Rabois on Why Buy Low, Sell High Does Not Work in Venture, Keith's Biggest Lessons from Prior Crashes, Why Today's Public Markets are not an Over-Reaction, Why Valuation is a Trap & Why Wokeness is a Function of Entitlement
Keith Rabois, a General Partner at Founders Fund, shares his sharp insights on venture capital, including why 'buy low, sell high' is a risky philosophy. He discusses the current public market landscape, suggesting that it's not simply an overreaction. Rabois emphasizes the importance of understanding cycles in investing and the need for scenario planning. He also reflects on the shifting dynamics in Silicon Valley, the importance of meeting founders in investment decisions, and the complexities in balancing personal insights with objective evaluations.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 24min
E55: Keith Rabois, Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg Dissect the Current Funding Climate
Join venture capital heavyweights Keith Rabois, known for his keen insights into startup dynamics, Logan Bartlett from Redpoint, AlleyCorp's Kevin Ryan, and biotech investor Zach Weinberg as they delve into the evolving funding landscape. They dissect Paul Graham's Founder Mode, reveal how AI is reshaping valuations, and share candid takes on the challenges faced by leaders in tech. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, they discuss the implications of political strategies and tech controversies, all while unpacking the current state of venture capital.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 16min
E61: Rabois, Bartlett, Ryan, and Weinberg on AI, Gambling, and Healthcare
Keith Rabois, a Partner at Founders Fund known for his tech investments, along with Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg, dive into the intricate landscape of AI and healthcare. They share a captivating story about their early investment in OpenAI and debate the risks and rewards in the rapidly evolving AI sector. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory frameworks in healthcare and the societal implications of gambling legalization. Expect insights on tech, investment strategies, and the ethics of modern innovations.
