This Week in Startups: Keith Rabois on 2023 macro outlook, startup valuations, founder advice, ChatGPT vs Google | E1650
Jason Calacanis 1/4/23 - Episode Page
Multiple time guest and friend of the pod Keith Rabois is back! Jason and Keith talk 2023 macro outlook (1:00), big tech's impact on startups (10:01), advice for founders (18:24), Meta's risky VR bet (27:22), ChatGPT vs Google (39:05), and more!
(0:00) Jason intros today's guest: Keith Rabois!
(1:00) Keith's 2023 macro outlook and thoughts on startup valuations
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(10:01) What are big tech hiring freezes and RIFs doing to the startup market? Entitlement era coming to an end
(18:24) Advice for different archetypes of founders
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(27:22) Importance of founder authority, Tim Cook taking over for Steve Jobs at Apple, Meta's risky VR bet
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(39:05) Keith's thoughts on ChatGPT, a new approach to search, and Microsoft taking on Google
(53:37) What types of founders is Keith looking to invest in right now?
(59:25) OpenDoor thoughts + a little politics
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