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Josh Kushner episode on Invest Like the Best

Patrick O'Shaughnessy with Josh Kushner, subject: Josh Kushner and Thrive Capital

A David-recommended conversation centered on a hiring and investing principle: choose the person who wants it most.

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About this work

Kushner describes starting Thrive Capital in 2010 and launching a 40 million dollar first institutional fund that led Warby Parker's Series A and backed Instagram, plus the firm's incubation of Oscar Health and its growth to 15 billion dollars under management.

Why explore it

Best if you are a founder, investor, or hiring leader looking for a concise principle for evaluating people’s motivation.

Key themes

  • Choosing for desire
  • Founder judgment

Evidence and original sources

This record is supported by 2 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.

  • Oprah — David highly recommends the entire Josh Kushner episode of Invest Like the Best, calling it excellent.

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