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70% of recent investments are AI focused
“Since then, in the last two years, I'd say it's about 70% of my investments are AI. And had I not rejoined KV, I think I would either have missed the whole wave and been completely irrelevant or been reckless.”
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Brutal honesty outperforms hypocritical politeness
“I always said I prefer brutal honesty to hypocritical polite. Being very direct saves a lot of hassle, and once you have that culture, nobody's guessing at what you think.”
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Venture capitalists should act as venture assistants
“In 40 years that I've done Venture Capital, I've not once called myself a Venture Capitalist or an investor. I always say I'm a Venture Assistant to entrepreneurs trying to build companies.”
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The team you build becomes the company
“While he was on the board of Square, he taught me a lot of things, including the most important precept of the team he builds, the company he builds. It’s the natural fit for how the style of KV translates through my brain.”
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Strong founders prioritize critical feedback over agreement
“Strong founders almost always select for the best feedback they can get, and also know how to say, no, thank you, I disagree with you. I think that's a really, really important characteristic.”