Keith Rabois on Trump Vs Kamala, Founder Mode & Mastering time like Elon Musk

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In this episode of World Class with Chris Vasquez, we dive into the mind of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential entrepreneurs and investors, Keith Rabois. Keith, a founding member of PayPal and an early investor in companies like LinkedIn, Square, and Yelp, shares his profound insights on scaling world-class companies, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced world of startups. Throughout this conversation, Keith opens up about his decision-making frameworks, operating fast-growing startups, and hiring the right executives. He discusses why talented salespeople sometimes flop as VPs, the importance of knowing when to delegate versus doing things yourself, and how to manage time effectively as a leader. Keith also reveals his personal motivation, including how proving people wrong has fueled his incredible drive. In a deep dive into current events, Keith shares his thoughts on the Kamala vs. Trump dilemma and explains why he believes the upcoming election could result in a massive win for Trump—providing a candid perspective on the political landscape and what’s at stake for the country’s future. Chapters: 1:25 Founder Mode Explained 4:06 Why Sometimes Talented Sales Flop as VPs 4:57 Delegate vs Doing Yourself 9:00 Scaling Fast-Growing Startups 14:42 Key Executive Hires 16:20 Hiring Mistakes 17:25 Time Management Hacks 31:03 The Kamala vs Trump Dilemma 47:54 World Class Life Key topics in this episode include: • Founder Mode Explained: Keith’s approach to leadership and thriving in a startup environment • Why Talented Sales Flop as VPs: The mismatch of skills at the executive level • Delegate vs Doing: When to delegate and when to take charge yourself • Scaling Fast-Growing Startups: Strategies for rapid growth in the tech industry • Decision Frameworks & SOPs: Keith’s structured approach to running a business • Investment Decision-Making Model: Keith’s method for evaluating high-potential investments • Key Executive Hires & Hiring Mistakes: How to build an effective executive team and common pitfalls to avoid • Motivation & Success: Keith’s insights on what drives him, and using negativity as fuel for growth • Time Management Hacks: How to manage your time as a startup leader • The Kamala vs Trump Dilemma: Keith’s perspective on the 2024 election and why he thinks Trump will come out on top • The World Class Life: Insights into what it takes to live at the highest level of success • Growth Philosophy: Keith’s personal approach to growing businesses and people This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders, as well as a unique political perspective on the future of the country. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with Keith Rabois as he shares what it takes to build and scale iconic companies and navigate the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship and politics. Follow Keith Rabois X:https://twitter.com/rabois IG:https://www.instagram.com/krabois/ Web:https://www.khoslaventures.com/team/keith-rabois/ Follow Chris Vasquez X: https://x.com/imchrisvasquez YT: www.youtube.com/@imchrisvasquez IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvasquez #KeithRabois #WorldClassPodcast #ChrisVasquez #StartupSuccess #ScalingCompanies #Leadership #DecisionMaking #TimeManagement #kamalavstrump #Election2024 #SiliconValley #entrepreneurship #kamalaharris #trump #startup #founder