Episode

Hard truths about building in the AI era | Keith Rabois (Khosla Ventures)

Keith Rabois, managing director at Khosla Ventures and former COO of Square, discusses assessing talent through rigorous referencing and his "barrels and ammunition" framework for why adding headcount alone doesn't increase a company's output. He argues AI is dissolving the traditional PM role in favor of CEO-like judgment, defends prioritizing a "winning" culture over psychological safety, and explains why he avoids talking directly to consumers when making product decisions.