Vinod Khosla is hiring a Chief of Staff who values learning speed and first-principles thinking
kevinakwok · x · 2026-10-16
Venture investor Vinod Khosla announced he is hiring his next Chief of Staff, with the post amplified by others in the AI/VC community.
- Requirements: candidates won't know every field Khosla works in — what matters is how quickly they learn, the questions they ask, and first-principles thinking
- The role involves evaluating opportunities and working with founders building consequential companies
- Technical background preferred, three-year commitment, in-person in Menlo Park
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