Vinod Khosla: 12 entrepreneurs can address society's toughest issues | Masters of Scale Summit '24

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Attend Masters of Scale Summit 2025: https://mastersofscale.com/attend On stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in October, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla shares his "Instigator Thesis," arguing that solving the climate crisis requires a dozen visionary entrepreneurs tackling key sectors like electric vehicles, aviation fuel, and plant-based proteins. In conversation with Masters of Scale host Jeff Berman, Khosla explores how bold instigators like Elon Musk and Pat Brown drive change, why start-ups lead transformative breakthroughs, and how AI can accelerate scientific progress in healthcare, energy, and beyond. With a focus on human-centered innovation, he outlines a path to an era of abundance fueled by technological optimism, care, and inclusiveness. 00:15 Vinod Khosla on his ‘instigator thesis’ 06:23 Can AI solve the climate crisis? 08:22 How AI will advance healthcare 13:41 AI expertise vs human irrationality 17:37 How does the instigator thesis apply to democracy? 20:16 Vinod’s version of techno-optimism 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/11096326 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastersofscale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastersofscale X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastersofscale TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mastersofscale 💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #mastersofscale #summit #leadership #leadershiplessons #ai #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligencetechnology #mastersofscalesummit #vinodkhosla #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #climatechange #climatesolutions #elonmusk