Episode · This Week in Startups · 2022-02-17

Books mentioned on Keith Rabois of Founders Fund + AirBnB's earnings & evolving customer base, SF BOE recall | E1388

2 books · With Keith Rabois · Listen · Watch on YouTube

World-class investor-operator Keith Rabois is back for his eighth time! But first, Jason breaks down Airbnb's great Q4 and full-year earnings report (2:42) and how its customer segment is evolving.

Keith Rabois recommended The Wires of War by Jacob Helberg, and discussed The Federalist papers by Alexander Hamilton and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Federalist papers

   Alexander Hamilton; James Madison; John Jay · at 49:46

   The Federalist papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay is a foundational collection of essays defending the United States Constitution and outlining the structure of the American government.

   Discussed

   “if you read the federalist papers and you talk and you read anything about the filing histories country the biggest fear was always that we would people would spend money or promise money to get votes”

   Keith Rabois Keith Rabois of Founders Fund + AirBnB's earnings & evolving customer … 2022-02-17 Listen at 49:46

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   The Wires of War

   Jacob Helberg · at 1:08:30

   The Wires of War by Jacob Helberg is a non-fiction book exploring technology and the global struggle for power, focusing on the new cold war and international digital conflicts.

   Recommended

   “i remember my husband and i actually interviewed the former head of the mossad um or got to meet him and then he jacob uses a partial interview for the book he he wrote and uh the point he made was fascinating”

   Keith Rabois Keith Rabois of Founders Fund + AirBnB's earnings & evolving customer … 2022-02-17 Listen at 1:08:30

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible