Khosla: Most VCs prioritize hypocritical politeness over brutal honesty
Vinod Khosla · All-In Summit: In conversation with Vinod Khosla · Sep 26, 2023 · at 3:47
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla shares advice for founders during a panel at the All-In Summit, criticizing common VC behavior.
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“Most VCs want to be your friend. And so they are hypocritically polite instead of brutally honest in a way that can actually help you make a better decision.”
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