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Keith Rabois
Keith Rabois

Keith Rabois is an experienced executive in the technology industry, having held several leadership roles since the 1990s. He was a key figure at PayPal and has played significant roles in other Silicon Valley startups. more

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“When I ask candidates to tell me about their weaknesses, I am hoping for a wise, honest, and self-confident answer. When I hear a candidate rationally admit a weakness, I am impressed. When I hear a candidate duck the question with language straight out of a book, I start thinking about the next candidate.”

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