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“I'm not a political person. I'm a techie nerd, and I enjoy the techie part. I mean, all my life, I've loved great technology.”

Quote by Vinod Khosla

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Vinod Khosla is a distinguished Indian-American businessman recognized for his venture capital investments and entrepreneurial endeavors. He is the co-founder of Khosla Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in technology and energy startups. Khosla has a background in computer science and has been instrumental in several successful ventures throughout his career. more

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