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Investor profile

Vinod Khosla

Founder, Khosla Ventures

About

Khosla brands himself as a "venture assistant" rather than a venture capitalist, emphasizing hands-on help with recruiting, strategy, and executive hiring beyond just providing funding. He's known for his philosophy of "brutal honesty" over "hypocritical politeness" when advising founders and frequently writes detailed essays about AI's long-term impact on society. Khosla brands himself as a "venture assistant" rather than a venture capitalist, emphasizing hands-on help with recruiting, strategy, and executive hiring beyond just providing funding. He's known for his philosophy of "brutal honesty" over "hypocritical politeness" when advising founders and frequently writes detailed essays about AI's long-term impact on society.

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Investment focus

Stages
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Sectors
AI
Health
Climate
Enterprise
BioTech

Investment details

Avg check size$500K - $50M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
USA