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NFL and NBA owners open their wallets as US midterm elections heat up; Republicans get the bigger purse
The midterm elections in the US are witnessing a surge in financial backing from billionaire sports team owners, primarily tilting towards Republicans. Among the prominent donors are Miriam Adelson and Rob Walton, showcasing a powerful influence in the electoral landscape. With Republican donations far exceeding those for Democrats, these elections could significantly impact the direction of President Trump's administration.
‘Available 24/7, sleep optional’: Harsh Goenka’s hilarious take on Vinod Khosla’s Chief of Staff job requirements
Businessman Harsh Goenka took a hilarious dig at Vinod Khosla’s Chief of Staff job listing, mocking its demanding work hours, 24/7 availability and limited personal time. His post sparked reactions on X, with users joking about Gen Z employees, intense corporate work culture and the expectations placed on modern professionals.
ETSA 2026: Emergent shifting focus from AI software to business automation, says CEO Mukund Jha
The company is testing agents that can remain active in the background, monitor business metrics and help with tasks such as cash-flow analysis, scheduling and social media management. More than half of its team is working on its core agent technology, he said.
AI-focused VC firm Activate closes maiden fund at $105 million
The investment platform comprises an $85 million early-stage fund and $20 million deployed through dedicated growth-stage vehicles. The early-stage fund closed at 125% above its original target, Vaish told ET. The fund, founded in December 2025 by Vaish and former Together Fund investor Pratyush Choudhury, has made 10 investments since its first close in December 2025.
Aswath Damodaran calls Fed rate debate pointless, says stock market adapts quickly to higher rates
Aswath Damodaran argues that the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate debate is overemphasized, saying corporate earnings and fundamentals will ultimately drive US stocks. Rising Treasury yields, $40 trillion debt and inflation fears remain concerns, but stronger earnings have helped equities remain resilient.
Is AI boom hiding growing US risks? Nomura warns dollar asset concentration leaves global markets vulnerable to AI shocks
Nomura warned that the AI boom may be masking growing US risks, as heavy global exposure to dollar assets leaves markets vulnerable to an AI-driven shock. The brokerage said a setback in AI could trigger a sharp correction in US equities, weaken the dollar and potentially turn into a broader global risk-off event.
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Khosla family completes $9.612 billion purchase of Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
The Khosla family has officially purchased the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. NFL owners approved the sale, and the Seahawks announced the deal's closing. Vinod Khosla will serve as chair, with his wife and son also taking key roles. This significant transaction follows the wishes of the late Paul Allen. The deal makes the Seahawks one of the most valuable sports franchises ever sold.

Aswath Damodaran disagrees with Vinod Khosla on the scaling vs profitability debate. Here’s why
Aswath Damodaran has challenged Vinod Khosla’s view that companies should prioritise scaling over profitability. Damodaran argues that the right balance depends on factors such as market size, competition, capital intensity and unit economics. He warns that blindly chasing scale can turn small business failures into larger ones and create unsustainable models.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla’s $9.612 billion Seahawks purchase approved by NFL owners
NFL owners unanimously approved Vinod Khosla and his family’s $9.612 billion purchase of the Seattle Seahawks, making it a record team sale. The deal, conducted according to late owner Paul Allen’s wishes, transfers control to the Silicon Valley investor, who must sell his minority stake in the San Francisco 49ers.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla-led group buys Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in $9.6 billion deal
An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday. The Estate of Paul G. Allen revealed it entered into a formal sale agreement with a group led by the Khosla family, notably 71-year-old Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, a partner in the San Francisco 49ers' ownership group.

Who is Vinod Khosla? Group led by Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla buys Seattle Seahawks for record $9.6 billion
Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru Khosla are acquiring the Seattle Seahawks. This landmark transaction is valued at an unprecedented nine point six billion dollars. Neeru Khosla will assume the role of the franchise's controlling owner after approval. The sale marks the highest price ever paid for an NFL team. Proceeds from this sale will be donated to charitable causes.

AI could automate 80% of jobs, urges major tax reform: Vinod Khosla
Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla predicts AI will soon perform 80% of human economic work, with gains primarily benefiting investors. He proposes eliminating preferential capital gains tax rates after 2028, taxing them as ordinary income to fund displaced workers and lower taxes for those earning under $75,000. Khosla also suggests taxing AI-driven productivity to further support these initiatives.

AI could make traditional jobs obsolete by 2050: Vinod Khosla
Indian-American investor Vinod Khosla predicted that by 2050, traditional jobs may become largely unnecessary as AI advances across industries. He warned that white-collar roles and outsourcing firms could face major disruption within the next five to ten years. Khosla said the future of work will be fundamentally reshaped by AI.

Elon Musk vs Vinod Khosla: Why the tech giants are fighting again
Khosla’s response to a Musk post in September kicked off the latest spat. The founder of Khosla Ventures has accused the owner of Tesla and X of promoting a racist ideology.

Elon Musk has gotten it wrong about Trump and US economy? Vinod Khosla drops big truth bombs
Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley veteran, has been corresponding with Elon Musk on climate change, technology, and the US election. The views of Khosla, a Harris backer, and Musk, a Trump backer, have publicly clashed lately.

Vinod Khosla loses bid to end California beach access suit
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla faces setback in blocking public access to Martins Beach after California state judge denies his request. The lawsuit from a state agency regarding closing the popular surfing spot continues.

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla spars with Elon Musk over lawsuit
Vinod Khosla has been an investor in OpenAI since 2019 when the company became "for profit". He said Musk's lawsuit "feels like a bit of sour grapes in suing OpenAI ChatGpt, not getting in early enough, not staying committed and now a rival effort".

IBM and Dell haven't had a new idea in 30 years: Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla, former Sun Microsystems founder, was instrumental in the rise of what we now think of as the computer server.

In Silicon Valley, valuations are by analogy and that’s dangerous: Vinod Khosla
"There are some fundamentally new ideas coming out and all of those will result in valuable companies," Vinod Khosla.

Uber ban: Use of Aadhaar in police verification can make transportation secure, says Vinod Khosla
The Uber problem will be reduced but never eliminated because we are dealing with human beings, said Khosla, referring to the Uber rape case.

Silicon Valley can be created anywhere: Vinod Khosla
"Most entrepreneurs, good entrepreneurs are just not afraid to fail," said Indian- American billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla.

Indian startup scene is nascent: Vinod Khosla
"It is possible the existing technology will be able to handle the growth in demand for energy and resources, but they will do so only at an increasing cost."

Marc Andreessen, Vinod Khosla backed Boku Inc acquires Indian startup Qubecell
Global payment company Boku, backed by Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen & venture capitalist Vinod Khosla, acquired mobile payment startup Qubecell.

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla hosts dinner for Obama
It's not every day that the US President drops by for dinner at the home of an ordinary resident but Vinod Khosla is no regular Joe.

Technology is my religion: Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures
"In the idea that an immigrant could go to Silicon Valley and get funded and start a company just sounded to me astounding given the Indian environment," said Vinod Khosla.

Vinod Khosla pledges half of his $1.4 bn fortune to charity
Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla is keenly interested in funding technologies that can be widely adopted in fast-growing India and China.
Vinod Khosla pledges half his $1.4 bn fortune to charity
Ten more families, including the Khoslas, signed the pledge on April 28, bringing the total number of signatories to 69.
Blair joins Vinod Khosla's firm as adviser
Former British Premier Tony Blair has joined Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla's US-based company that specialises in promoting environment-friendly technology as an adviser.
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