W93: Letters to a Young Founder
Vinod Khosla's advice to his younger self
Hola folks!
One often hears about great founders and great investors. But there is a rare breed of people who combine the two skills.
What would they tell their younger self if they could?
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Essay: Letters to a Young Founder
“The probability of failure doesn't matter to me.”
– Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla is an Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and engineer. He co-founded Sun Microsystems in the early 1980s and later became a prominent venture capitalist, founding Khosla Ventures. Known for his strategic investments in technology and his advocacy for disruptive innovation, Khosla has had a significant impact on various industries, including clean energy and healthcare.
In his column for The Generalist, Khosla explores his journey as an entrepreneur and as an investor, and what his advice would be for future founders. Read on!
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