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| name        = Vinod Khosla
| name        = Vinod Khosla
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1955|1|28}}
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1955|1|28}}
| birth_place  = Pune, Bombay State, India
| birth_place  = [[Pune]], [[Bombay State]], India
| nationality  = American
| nationality  = American
| education    = Stanford University (MBA)
| education    = [[Stanford University]] (MBA)
| occupation  = Venture capitalist, businessman
| occupation  = Venture capitalist, entrepreneur
| known_for    = Co-founder of [[Sun Microsystems]], Founder of [[Khosla Ventures]]
| known_for    = Co-founder of [[Sun Microsystems]], Founder of [[Khosla Ventures]]
| spouse      = Neeru Khosla
| spouse      = Neeru Khosla
| children    = 4
| children    = 4
| awards      =
| website      = {{URL|http://www.khoslaventures.com/team}}
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Vinod Khosla (born 28 January 1955) is an Indian-American billionaire businessman and venture capitalist who co-founded Sun Microsystems and later established Khosla Ventures, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Born in Pune, India, Khosla immigrated to the United States to pursue graduate education and went on to become one of the most influential figures in the American technology industry. He prefers the title "venture assistant" over "venture capitalist," reflecting his stated emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs rather than simply providing capital.<ref name="khoslaventures">{{cite web |title=Team — Vinod Khosla |url=http://www.khoslaventures.com/team |publisher=Khosla Ventures |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Over a career spanning more than four decades, Khosla has been involved in early-stage investments across networking, software, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. A 2001 article in ''Red Herring'' titled "The No. 1 VC on the Planet: Vinod Khosla" estimated that during his first 24 years in the United States, he helped create 40 companies producing $150 billion of market value and generated approximately six new jobs for every day he lived in the country.<ref name="scribd">{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/21789982/Vinod-Khosla |publisher=Scribd |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In recent years, Khosla has become a prominent public commentator on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and its implications for the global economy. He has also been involved in a prolonged and high-profile legal dispute over public beach access at Martins Beach in California.
'''Vinod Khosla''' (born 28 January 1955) is an Indian-American billionaire businessman, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist who co-founded [[Sun Microsystems]] in 1982 and later founded [[Khosla Ventures]], a venture capital firm focused on technology and clean energy investments. Born in [[Pune]], India, Khosla moved to the United States to pursue graduate education and went on to become one of the most prominent figures in [[Silicon Valley]]. He prefers to describe himself as a "venture assistant" rather than a venture capitalist, emphasizing his role in helping entrepreneurs build companies rather than simply providing capital.<ref name="khoslaventures">{{cite web |title=Team – Khosla Ventures |url=http://www.khoslaventures.com/team |publisher=Khosla Ventures |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> A 2001 article in ''Red Herring'' titled "The No. 1 VC on the Planet: Vinod Khosla" estimated that Khosla had created six new jobs for every day he had lived in the United States and had helped create 40 companies producing $150 billion of market value during his first 24 years in the country.<ref name="scribd">{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/21789982/Vinod-Khosla |publisher=Scribd |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Throughout his career, Khosla has made investments spanning networking, software, and alternative energy technologies, and he has become a vocal public commentator on topics ranging from [[artificial intelligence]] to economic policy. His career has also been marked by a protracted legal dispute over public access to [[Martins Beach]] in California, which drew national attention to issues of coastal access rights.


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Vinod Khosla was born on 28 January 1955 in Pune, in what was then Bombay State, India. His father served in the Indian Army.<ref name="nytimes2000">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2000-01-03 |title=A Capitalist Venturing in the World of Computers and Religion |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/03/business/a-capitalist-venturing-in-the-world-of-computers-and-religion.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Growing up in India, Khosla developed an early interest in technology and entrepreneurship. He has spoken publicly about being inspired as a teenager by accounts of the founding of Intel Corporation, which fueled his ambition to start a technology company.<ref name="computerhistory">{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla Biography |url=http://www.computerhistory.org/events/bio/Vinod,Khosla |publisher=Computer History Museum |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Vinod Khosla was born on 28 January 1955 in [[Pune]], in what was then [[Bombay State]], India. He grew up in an environment that was, by his own account, relatively modest and far removed from the technology industry that would later define his career. As a young man in India, Khosla developed an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. He has spoken publicly about being inspired by stories of Silicon Valley and American innovation, which motivated him to seek educational opportunities in the United States.<ref name="nyt2000">{{cite news |date=2000-01-03 |title=A Capitalist Venturing in the World of Computers and Religion |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/03/business/a-capitalist-venturing-in-the-world-of-computers-and-religion.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Khosla pursued his undergraduate education at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), where he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in electrical engineering.<ref name="computerhistory" /> The rigorous technical training at IIT Delhi provided the foundation for his later work in the technology industry. After completing his undergraduate studies, Khosla moved to the United States to continue his education, a decision that would shape the trajectory of his career and place him at the center of Silicon Valley's rise as a global technology hub.
Khosla pursued his undergraduate education at the [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]] (IIT Delhi), where he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in electrical engineering. IIT Delhi is one of India's most selective engineering institutions, and his education there provided the technical foundation for his later work in the technology sector.<ref name="computerhistory">{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla |url=http://www.computerhistory.org/events/bio/Vinod,Khosla |publisher=Computer History Museum |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
After completing his undergraduate studies, Khosla left India for the United States, a move that would prove transformative both for his own career and for the broader technology industry. He arrived in the U.S. with the goal of pursuing advanced degrees and eventually building companies in the technology space.


== Education ==
== Education ==


After graduating from IIT Delhi with a BTech, Khosla enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering.<ref name="computerhistory" /> He subsequently attended the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.<ref name="computerhistory" /> His time at Stanford proved particularly formative; it was there that he developed connections with fellow students and entrepreneurs who would become his co-founders at Sun Microsystems. Stanford's proximity to the emerging Silicon Valley ecosystem provided Khosla with both the business acumen and the professional network necessary to launch a major technology company.
Khosla's graduate education took him to two of the United States' most distinguished institutions. He first attended [[Carnegie Mellon University]], where he earned a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering. He subsequently enrolled at the [[Stanford Graduate School of Business]] at [[Stanford University]], where he earned a [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA).<ref name="computerhistory" /> Stanford, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, provided Khosla with both the business training and the professional network that would prove essential to his subsequent career as an entrepreneur and investor. It was at Stanford that he formed relationships with individuals who would become his co-founders at Sun Microsystems.<ref name="hbs">{{cite web |title=Sun Microsystems Inc. (A) |url=http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/web/product_detail.seam?E=20605&R=390049-PDF-ENG |publisher=Harvard Business School |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Co-founding Sun Microsystems ===
=== Sun Microsystems ===


In 1982, Vinod Khosla co-founded Sun Microsystems alongside Scott McNealy, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Bill Joy. The company's name was derived from the Stanford University Network, reflecting the academic origins of the project.<ref name="hbs">{{cite web |title=Sun Microsystems Case Study |url=http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/web/product_detail.seam?E=20605&R=390049-PDF-ENG |publisher=Harvard Business School |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Khosla served as the company's first chairman and chief executive officer. Under his early leadership, Sun Microsystems focused on developing networked computing workstations based on open systems and Unix-based architectures, a strategy that positioned the company as a major force in enterprise computing during the 1980s and 1990s.
In 1982, Khosla co-founded [[Sun Microsystems]] along with [[Scott McNealy]], [[Andy Bechtolsheim]], and [[Bill Joy]]. The company's name was derived from the [[Stanford University Network]], reflecting the academic origins of its founding technology. Khosla served as the company's first chairman and chief executive officer, guiding the firm through its early stages of development.<ref name="hbs" />


Sun Microsystems grew rapidly, becoming one of the defining companies of Silicon Valley. The company eventually became known for developing key technologies including the Java programming language, the Solaris operating system, and the SPARC processor architecture. Khosla's role in founding Sun Microsystems established his reputation as a technology entrepreneur and provided the foundation for his subsequent career in venture capital.<ref name="computerhistory" />
Sun Microsystems grew rapidly during the 1980s and became a major force in the computing industry, particularly in the workstation and server markets. The company developed influential technologies including the [[Java (programming language)|Java]] programming language, the [[Solaris (operating system)|Solaris]] operating system, and the [[SPARC]] microprocessor architecture. Under Khosla's early leadership, the company established itself as a significant competitor to established computing firms.<ref name="computerhistory" />


=== Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers ===
Khosla departed Sun Microsystems in 1985 to pursue a career in venture capital. The company continued to operate independently until it was acquired by [[Oracle Corporation]] in 2010 for approximately $7.4 billion. Sun Microsystems' legacy in the technology industry, particularly through technologies like Java, has endured well beyond the company's independent existence.


After departing Sun Microsystems, Khosla transitioned into venture capital. He joined Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (now Kleiner Perkins), one of the most prominent venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, where he became a general partner. During his tenure at Kleiner Perkins, Khosla focused on investments in networking, software, and internet-related companies. The ''Red Herring'' article from 2001 placed him at the top of the venture capital industry, estimating that the companies he had helped create produced $150 billion in market value during his first 24 years in the United States.<ref name="scribd" />
=== Kleiner Perkins ===


Khosla's years at Kleiner Perkins solidified his position as one of the technology industry's most consequential investors, and his track record attracted attention from entrepreneurs seeking both capital and strategic guidance.
After leaving Sun Microsystems, Khosla joined [[Kleiner Perkins]], one of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture capital firms. At Kleiner Perkins, he became a general partner and was involved in numerous technology investments over nearly two decades. During his tenure at the firm, Khosla helped fund and advise companies across a range of technology sectors, including networking, software, and the early internet.<ref name="scribd" />


=== Founding Khosla Ventures ===
His work at Kleiner Perkins established his reputation as one of the most influential venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. The ''Red Herring'' article that named him "The No. 1 VC on the Planet" in 2001 cited his track record of job creation and company building during this period, noting that the companies he had helped create produced $150 billion in market value.<ref name="scribd" />


In 2004, Khosla founded Khosla Ventures, his own venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California.<ref name="khoslaventures" /> The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, with a particular emphasis on sectors that Khosla believes have the potential for transformative impact. These areas have included clean technology, alternative energy, biotechnology, the internet, computing, and more recently, artificial intelligence.
=== Khosla Ventures ===


Khosla Ventures has invested in a wide range of companies across multiple sectors. The firm's investment philosophy, as articulated by Khosla, centers on backing entrepreneurs who are attempting to solve large-scale problems, even when the probability of success for any individual venture may be low. Khosla has described his approach as one that embraces high risk in exchange for the potential for outsized impact.<ref name="khoslaventures" />
In 2004, Khosla left Kleiner Perkins to found [[Khosla Ventures]], his own venture capital firm. The firm is based in [[Menlo Park, California]], and invests in a broad range of technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on clean technology, internet, computing, mobile, and silicon technology companies.<ref name="khoslaventures" />
 
Khosla Ventures has made investments in numerous companies across its history, with Khosla maintaining his philosophy of acting as a "venture assistant" — providing hands-on guidance to entrepreneurs rather than functioning solely as a source of capital.<ref name="khoslaventures" /> The firm has backed companies in fields ranging from alternative energy to artificial intelligence, reflecting Khosla's broad interests and his willingness to invest in sectors that other venture capitalists have sometimes viewed as too risky or too capital-intensive.


=== Views on Artificial Intelligence ===
=== Views on Artificial Intelligence ===


In the mid-2020s, Khosla emerged as one of the most prominent voices in the technology industry on the subject of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape economies and labor markets. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, Khosla made headlines for his remarks about the disruptive potential of AI, including his assertion that AI could render India's information technology services and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries obsolete.<ref name="americanbazaar">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-16 |title=Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla says IT services, BPOs will 'disappear' due to AI |url=https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/02/16/billionaire-vc-vinod-khosla-says-it-services-bpos-will-disappear-475203/ |work=The American Bazaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="msn">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Vinod Khosla warns AI may wipe out India's IT, BPO services, even as IT stocks rebound |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/vinod-khosla-warns-ai-may-wipe-out-india-s-it-bpo-services-even-as-it-stocks-rebound/ar-AA1WwHQE?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds |work=MSN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In recent years, Khosla has become one of the most outspoken voices in the technology industry regarding the potential and disruptive impact of [[artificial intelligence]]. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, Khosla delivered remarks that generated significant debate, including criticism of long tenures at legacy technology companies and bold predictions about AI's capacity to displace existing industries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla at India AI Impact Summit 2026 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7WyD8khO2/ |publisher=Instagram |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
In February 2026, Khosla warned that AI could fundamentally disrupt India's information technology services and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, urging the country to move toward "AI-native innovation" rather than relying on traditional IT services models.<ref name="ambazaar">{{cite news |date=2026-02-16 |title=Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla says IT services, BPOs will 'disappear' due to AI |url=https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/02/16/billionaire-vc-vinod-khosla-says-it-services-bpos-will-disappear-475203/ |work=The American Bazaar |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vinod Khosla warns AI may wipe out India's IT, BPO services, even as IT stocks rebound |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/vinod-khosla-warns-ai-may-wipe-out-india-s-it-bpo-services-even-as-it-stocks-rebound/ar-AA1WwHQE?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds |work=MSN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Khosla has also engaged in conversations with prominent AI leaders about the broader economic implications of artificial intelligence. In February 2026, [[OpenAI]] CEO [[Sam Altman]] discussed with Khosla the inadequacy of [[gross domestic product]] (GDP) as a measure of quality of life in an era shaped by AI's deflationary impact on goods and services.<ref>{{cite news |title=GDP ill-suited for the age of AI, Sam Altman tells Vinod Khosla |url=https://m.economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/gdp-ill-suited-for-the-age-of-ai-sam-altman-tells-vinod-khosla/articleshow/128719267.cms |work=The Economic Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


During the same summit, Khosla sparked debate by criticizing long tenures at legacy technology companies, singling out Cisco Systems in his remarks and suggesting that employees who had worked at such companies for 15 to 20 years might be "unemployable" in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.<ref name="instagram">{{cite web |title=Vinod Khosla at India AI Impact Summit 2026 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7WyD8khO2/ |publisher=Instagram |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During the summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly noted his interaction with Khosla, stating that they discussed "aspects relating to AI and India's vibrant StartUp ecosystem."<ref name="modix">{{cite web |title=Narendra Modi on X |url=https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2024164814277206404?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet |publisher=X |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In the same period, Khosla proposed significant changes to U.S. tax policy in response to projected AI-driven job losses, suggesting that taxing capital rather than labor could allow approximately 125 million Americans to be removed from the tax rolls. He described this as part of a necessary "rethink of capitalism" in light of AI's transformative effects on the labor market.<ref name="bi-taxes">{{cite news |title=Vinod Khosla suggests scrapping taxes for most Americans in response to AI job losses |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/vinod-khosla-ai-taxes-capital-labor-job-losses-billionaires-musk-2026-2 |work=Business Insider |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In a conversation with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Khosla discussed the economic implications of AI, with Altman arguing that GDP is "ill-suited" as a measure of quality of life in an era where AI produces deflationary effects on goods and services.<ref name="economictimes">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-24 |title=GDP ill-suited for the age of AI, Sam Altman tells Vinod Khosla |url=https://m.economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/gdp-ill-suited-for-the-age-of-ai-sam-altman-tells-vinod-khosla/articleshow/128719267.cms |work=The Economic Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
During his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit 2026, Khosla met with Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] to discuss AI and India's startup ecosystem. Modi described the interaction as "wonderful" in a public post on the platform [[X (social media)|X]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Narendra Modi post on meeting Vinod Khosla |url=https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2024164814277206404?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet |publisher=X |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Khosla has also advocated for significant policy changes in response to AI-driven disruption. In February 2026, he suggested that the United States should consider "scrapping taxes for most Americans" in response to anticipated AI-related job losses, arguing that taxing capital more heavily could allow approximately 125 million people to be removed from the U.S. tax rolls. He described these proposals as part of a necessary "rethink of capitalism."<ref name="businessinsider-taxes">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02 |title=Vinod Khosla suggests scrapping taxes for most Americans in response to AI job losses |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/vinod-khosla-ai-taxes-capital-labor-job-losses-billionaires-musk-2026-2 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Public Policy Engagement and Political Commentary ===


=== Political Engagement and Public Commentary ===
Khosla has been an active participant in U.S. political life and public policy debates. He hosted a dinner for President [[Barack Obama]] during Obama's presidency, reflecting his engagement with Democratic Party politics and technology policy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indian American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla hosts dinner for Obama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indian-American-venture-capitalist-Vinod-Khosla-hosts-dinner-for-Obama/articleshow/20484494.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Khosla has been politically active, hosting a dinner for President Barack Obama, an event reported by ''The Times of India'' in 2013.<ref name="toi-obama">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2013-05 |title=Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla hosts dinner for Obama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indian-American-venture-capitalist-Vinod-Khosla-hosts-dinner-for-Obama/articleshow/20484494.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In February 2026, Khosla publicly criticized U.S. lawmakers [[Bernie Sanders]] and [[Ro Khanna]] in a post on the platform X, accusing them of pursuing policies that would lead to "bad outcomes" for Silicon Valley.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02 |title='Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/bad-outcomes-indian-origin-billionaire-vinod-khosla-blasts-ro-khanna-bernie-sanders-over-silicon-valley-intentions/articleshow/128730252.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In early 2026, Khosla publicly clashed with Elon Musk after Khosla accused Musk of promoting racism and urged some of Musk's employees to leave their positions. Musk responded with personal insults directed at Khosla, and the exchange drew significant media attention.<ref name="businessinsider-musk">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-01 |title=Elon Musk hurls insults at Vinod Khosla after VC founder tries to poach Musk's employees |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-vc-founder-vinod-khosla-argue-racism-maga-2026-1 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Khosla has also been involved in public disputes with [[Elon Musk]]. In January 2026, Khosla accused Musk of promoting racism and publicly urged some of Musk's employees to leave their positions. Musk responded with personal insults directed at Khosla, and the exchange attracted widespread media attention.<ref>{{cite news |title=Elon Musk hurls insults at Vinod Khosla after VC founder tries to poach Musk's employees |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-vc-founder-vinod-khosla-argue-racism-maga-2026-1 |work=Business Insider |date=2026-01 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Also in February 2026, Khosla criticized U.S. lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna in a post on the social media platform X, taking issue with what he characterized as their approach to Silicon Valley and technology policy. ''The Times of India'' reported that Khosla used the phrase "bad outcomes" to describe what he viewed as the consequences of their legislative intentions.<ref name="toi-khanna">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2026-02-24 |title='Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/bad-outcomes-indian-origin-billionaire-vinod-khosla-blasts-ro-khanna-bernie-sanders-over-silicon-valley-intentions/articleshow/128730252.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
== Martins Beach Controversy ==


=== Martins Beach Dispute ===
One of the most prominent public controversies involving Khosla has been a protracted legal dispute over access to [[Martins Beach]], a stretch of coastline in [[San Mateo County, California]]. Khosla purchased the property surrounding Martins Beach in 2008 and subsequently restricted public access to the beach by locking a gate and posting guards, reversing decades of public use of the beach and the road leading to it.<ref name="guardian">{{cite news |date=2017-08-10 |title=Martins Beach, California |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/10/martins-beach-california-public-vinod-khosla |work=The Guardian |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


One of the most publicized episodes in Khosla's public life has been his prolonged legal battle over access to Martins Beach, a stretch of coastline in San Mateo County, California. In 2008, Khosla purchased a property adjacent to the beach and subsequently restricted public access to the shoreline by locking a gate across the only road leading to the beach.<ref name="guardian">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2017-08-10 |title=Martins Beach, California: billionaire told he must allow public access |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/10/martins-beach-california-public-vinod-khosla |work=The Guardian |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The case became a significant test of the [[California Coastal Act]], which protects public access to California's coastline. Environmental groups, surfers, and public access advocates challenged Khosla's restrictions in court, arguing that the closure violated California law requiring public access to the coast.<ref name="vanityfair">{{cite news |date=2018-02 |title=Vinod Khosla Beach Lawsuit |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/vinod-khosla-beach-lawsuit |work=Vanity Fair |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The dispute centered on the California Coastal Act, which requires property owners to obtain permits before restricting public access to the coast. The Surfrider Foundation and other advocacy groups filed legal challenges against Khosla's restriction of access. In a key ruling, a California state appeals court determined that Khosla was required to allow public access to the beach, finding that his actions constituted an unpermitted development under the Coastal Act.<ref name="courtopinion">{{cite web |title=Court Opinion — A144268 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183426/http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A144268.PDF |publisher=California Courts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="sfchronicle">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2017 |title=State appeals court tells billionaire he must open road to beach |url=http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/State-appeals-court-tells-billionaire-he-must-11749183.php |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In 2017, a California state appeals court ruled against Khosla, finding that he was required to allow public access to the beach. The court's opinion held that Khosla could not block access without first obtaining a permit from the [[California Coastal Commission]].<ref name="courtopinion">{{cite web |title=Court Opinion – A144268 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183426/http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A144268.PDF |publisher=California Courts |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=State appeals court tells billionaire he must open access to beach |url=http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/State-appeals-court-tells-billionaire-he-must-11749183.php |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Khosla appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, but in October 2018, the Court declined to hear the case, effectively upholding the lower court's ruling.<ref name="cbslocal">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-10-01 |title=Martins Beach: Supreme Court Not Hearing Vinod Khosla Appeal |url=https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/martins-beach-supreme-court-not-hearing-vinod-khosla-appeal/ |work=CBS San Francisco |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The case continued to generate legal proceedings and public attention in subsequent years. In January 2020, CNN reported on ongoing litigation related to the beach access dispute.<ref name="cnn">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-01-07 |title=California lawsuit: Vinod Khosla beach |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/california-lawsuit-vinod-khosla-beach-trnd/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The ''Los Angeles Times'' also covered the Supreme Court's decision not to take up the case in 2018.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-03 |title=Martins Beach Supreme Court |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-martins-beach-supreme-court-20180306-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Khosla appealed the case to the [[Supreme Court of the United States]], but in October 2018, the Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, effectively letting the lower court ruling stand.<ref>{{cite news |date=2018-10-01 |title=Martins Beach: Supreme Court not hearing Vinod Khosla appeal |url=https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/martins-beach-supreme-court-not-hearing-vinod-khosla-appeal/ |work=CBS SF Bay Area |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Martins Beach Supreme Court |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-martins-beach-supreme-court-20180306-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


The Martins Beach case became a significant test of California's coastal access laws and drew national attention to the tension between private property rights and public access to natural resources. ''Vanity Fair'' published a lengthy account of the dispute in 2018, examining the broader implications for coastal policy.<ref name="vanityfair">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-02 |title=Vinod Khosla Beach Lawsuit |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/vinod-khosla-beach-lawsuit |work=Vanity Fair |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The legal dispute continued in subsequent years, with further litigation over the specifics of access and permitting. In January 2020, additional legal proceedings related to the beach access dispute were reported.<ref>{{cite news |date=2020-01-07 |title=California lawsuit Vinod Khosla beach |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/california-lawsuit-vinod-khosla-beach-trnd/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The Martins Beach case drew national media coverage and became a symbol of broader tensions between private property rights and public access to natural resources in California and across the United States.<ref name="guardian" /><ref name="vanityfair" />


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Vinod Khosla is married to Neeru Khosla, and the couple has four children.<ref name="forbes-neeru">{{cite news |last=Savchuk |first=Katia |date=2015-06-29 |title=Neeru Khosla, Wife Of Billionaire Venture Capitalist, Wants To Fix Education With Software |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiasavchuk/2015/06/29/neeru-khosla-wife-of-billionaire-venture-capitalist-wants-to-fix-education-with-software/#24f466b66cd1 |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Neeru Khosla has pursued her own career in education and social entrepreneurship; a 2015 ''Forbes'' profile described her efforts to improve education through software-based learning tools.<ref name="forbes-neeru" />
Vinod Khosla is married to Neeru Khosla, and the couple has four children.<ref name="forbes-neeru">{{cite news |last=Savchuk |first=Katia |date=2015-06-29 |title=Neeru Khosla, Wife Of Billionaire Venture Capitalist, Wants To Fix Education With Software |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiasavchuk/2015/06/29/neeru-khosla-wife-of-billionaire-venture-capitalist-wants-to-fix-education-with-software/#24f466b66cd1 |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Neeru Khosla has pursued her own career in education technology and philanthropy, founding CK-12 Foundation, a nonprofit organization that develops free, open-source educational materials and software.<ref name="forbes-neeru" />


Khosla has been involved in philanthropic activities. He served on the board of the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley, an institution focused on addressing global poverty and inequality.<ref name="blumboard">{{cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/people/board/ |publisher=Blum Center for Developing Economies, UC Berkeley |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="blumcenter">{{cite web |title=About the Center |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812055814/http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-center/ |publisher=Blum Center for Developing Economies, UC Berkeley |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Khosla has been involved in philanthropy and has served on the board of advisors for the [[Blum Center for Developing Economies]] at the [[University of California, Berkeley]], which focuses on issues of global poverty and economic development.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board – Blum Center for Developing Economies |url=http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/people/board/ |publisher=Blum Center for Developing Economies, UC Berkeley |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Center – Blum Center |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812055814/http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-center/ |publisher=Blum Center for Developing Economies |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


A 2000 profile in ''The New York Times'' explored Khosla's personal philosophy, describing him as a figure who navigated the worlds of computing and personal conviction.<ref name="nytimes2000" />
A 2000 profile in ''[[The New York Times]]'' explored Khosla's interests beyond technology, including his engagement with philosophical and spiritual questions, describing him as a figure who operated at the intersection of the computing world and broader intellectual pursuits.<ref name="nyt2000" />


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Khosla's contributions to the technology industry have been recognized by multiple organizations. The Computer History Museum has featured Khosla in biographical materials related to the history of Silicon Valley and computing.<ref name="computerhistory" /> The 2001 ''Red Herring'' article designating him "The No. 1 VC on the Planet" represented one of the most prominent public recognitions of his influence in venture capital.<ref name="scribd" />
Khosla's career in venture capital and technology entrepreneurship has brought him significant recognition within the business and technology communities. The ''Red Herring'' article naming him "The No. 1 VC on the Planet" in 2001 highlighted his track record of company creation and job generation as distinguishing features of his career.<ref name="scribd" />


His founding of Sun Microsystems, a company that played a central role in the development of networked computing and the early internet infrastructure, is frequently cited as one of his principal achievements. Through Khosla Ventures, he has continued to shape the direction of technology investment, with a portfolio spanning clean energy, health care, artificial intelligence, and other sectors.<ref name="khoslaventures" />
He has been recognized by the [[Computer History Museum]], which has documented his contributions to the technology industry through his roles at Sun Microsystems and as a venture capital investor.<ref name="computerhistory" />


Khosla has been a frequent speaker at major technology and business conferences. His appearance at the 2024 SXSW conference and the 2026 India AI Impact Summit are among his more recent public engagements.<ref name="americanbazaar" /><ref name="instagram" />
Khosla's influence extends beyond his direct investments. His public commentary on topics including artificial intelligence, clean energy, and economic policy has made him a frequently cited voice in discussions about the future of technology and its societal implications. His meetings with heads of state, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his public exchanges with other prominent technology figures such as Sam Altman and Elon Musk, reflect his position as a significant figure in global technology discourse.<ref name="ambazaar" /><ref name="bi-taxes" />


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Vinod Khosla's career spans the full arc of Silicon Valley's modern history, from the workstation revolution of the early 1980s to the artificial intelligence era of the 2020s. As a co-founder of Sun Microsystems, he helped establish one of the foundational companies of the networked computing age. As a venture capitalist, first at Kleiner Perkins and then through his own firm, he has backed numerous companies across sectors ranging from software and the internet to clean energy and AI.
Vinod Khosla's career spans more than four decades in the technology industry, from the founding of Sun Microsystems in the early 1980s to his ongoing work at Khosla Ventures. Sun Microsystems, the company he co-founded, produced technologies — most notably the Java programming language — that have had a lasting impact on computing and software development worldwide.


Khosla's investment philosophy, which emphasizes high-risk, high-impact ventures and positions the investor as a resource for entrepreneurs rather than a passive source of capital, has influenced the broader venture capital industry. His preferred title of "venture assistant" reflects an approach to investing that prioritizes mentorship and active engagement with founders.<ref name="khoslaventures" />
Through Khosla Ventures, he has channeled investment into sectors including clean technology and artificial intelligence at stages when many other investors considered these areas too speculative. His investment philosophy, which emphasizes working closely with founders and taking risks on transformative technologies, has influenced the broader venture capital industry.


His public commentary on artificial intelligence — including predictions about the disruption of traditional IT services, proposals for restructuring tax policy in response to AI-driven automation, and advocacy for what he has termed a "rethink of capitalism" — has placed him at the center of global debates about the economic and social implications of emerging technology.<ref name="businessinsider-taxes" /><ref name="americanbazaar" />
The Martins Beach controversy, while a source of significant criticism, also contributed to legal precedents regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the California Coastal Act, making the case a reference point in ongoing debates about coastal access and property rights in the state.<ref name="courtopinion" /><ref name="guardian" />


The Martins Beach dispute, while distinct from his technology career, has contributed to legal precedent regarding the application of California's coastal access laws and has raised broader questions about the intersection of private wealth and public resources.<ref name="guardian" /><ref name="vanityfair" />
Khosla's recent focus on the economic and social implications of artificial intelligence — including his proposals for reforming tax policy, his warnings about the displacement of traditional IT services, and his advocacy for rethinking economic metrics — has positioned him as one of the technology industry's most prominent voices on the intersection of technology and public policy.<ref name="bi-taxes" /><ref name="ambazaar" />


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== References ==
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Vinod Khosla
Born28 1, 1955
BirthplacePune, Bombay State, India
NationalityAmerican
OccupationVenture capitalist, entrepreneur
Known forCo-founder of Sun Microsystems, Founder of Khosla Ventures
EducationStanford University (MBA)
Spouse(s)Neeru Khosla
Children4

Vinod Khosla (born 28 January 1955) is an Indian-American billionaire businessman, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist who co-founded Sun Microsystems in 1982 and later founded Khosla Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on technology and clean energy investments. Born in Pune, India, Khosla moved to the United States to pursue graduate education and went on to become one of the most prominent figures in Silicon Valley. He prefers to describe himself as a "venture assistant" rather than a venture capitalist, emphasizing his role in helping entrepreneurs build companies rather than simply providing capital.[1] A 2001 article in Red Herring titled "The No. 1 VC on the Planet: Vinod Khosla" estimated that Khosla had created six new jobs for every day he had lived in the United States and had helped create 40 companies producing $150 billion of market value during his first 24 years in the country.[2] Throughout his career, Khosla has made investments spanning networking, software, and alternative energy technologies, and he has become a vocal public commentator on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to economic policy. His career has also been marked by a protracted legal dispute over public access to Martins Beach in California, which drew national attention to issues of coastal access rights.

Early Life

Vinod Khosla was born on 28 January 1955 in Pune, in what was then Bombay State, India. He grew up in an environment that was, by his own account, relatively modest and far removed from the technology industry that would later define his career. As a young man in India, Khosla developed an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. He has spoken publicly about being inspired by stories of Silicon Valley and American innovation, which motivated him to seek educational opportunities in the United States.[3]

Khosla pursued his undergraduate education at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), where he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in electrical engineering. IIT Delhi is one of India's most selective engineering institutions, and his education there provided the technical foundation for his later work in the technology sector.[4]

After completing his undergraduate studies, Khosla left India for the United States, a move that would prove transformative both for his own career and for the broader technology industry. He arrived in the U.S. with the goal of pursuing advanced degrees and eventually building companies in the technology space.

Education

Khosla's graduate education took him to two of the United States' most distinguished institutions. He first attended Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering. He subsequently enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA).[4] Stanford, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, provided Khosla with both the business training and the professional network that would prove essential to his subsequent career as an entrepreneur and investor. It was at Stanford that he formed relationships with individuals who would become his co-founders at Sun Microsystems.[5]

Career

Sun Microsystems

In 1982, Khosla co-founded Sun Microsystems along with Scott McNealy, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Bill Joy. The company's name was derived from the Stanford University Network, reflecting the academic origins of its founding technology. Khosla served as the company's first chairman and chief executive officer, guiding the firm through its early stages of development.[5]

Sun Microsystems grew rapidly during the 1980s and became a major force in the computing industry, particularly in the workstation and server markets. The company developed influential technologies including the Java programming language, the Solaris operating system, and the SPARC microprocessor architecture. Under Khosla's early leadership, the company established itself as a significant competitor to established computing firms.[4]

Khosla departed Sun Microsystems in 1985 to pursue a career in venture capital. The company continued to operate independently until it was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010 for approximately $7.4 billion. Sun Microsystems' legacy in the technology industry, particularly through technologies like Java, has endured well beyond the company's independent existence.

Kleiner Perkins

After leaving Sun Microsystems, Khosla joined Kleiner Perkins, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture capital firms. At Kleiner Perkins, he became a general partner and was involved in numerous technology investments over nearly two decades. During his tenure at the firm, Khosla helped fund and advise companies across a range of technology sectors, including networking, software, and the early internet.[2]

His work at Kleiner Perkins established his reputation as one of the most influential venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. The Red Herring article that named him "The No. 1 VC on the Planet" in 2001 cited his track record of job creation and company building during this period, noting that the companies he had helped create produced $150 billion in market value.[2]

Khosla Ventures

In 2004, Khosla left Kleiner Perkins to found Khosla Ventures, his own venture capital firm. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California, and invests in a broad range of technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on clean technology, internet, computing, mobile, and silicon technology companies.[1]

Khosla Ventures has made investments in numerous companies across its history, with Khosla maintaining his philosophy of acting as a "venture assistant" — providing hands-on guidance to entrepreneurs rather than functioning solely as a source of capital.[1] The firm has backed companies in fields ranging from alternative energy to artificial intelligence, reflecting Khosla's broad interests and his willingness to invest in sectors that other venture capitalists have sometimes viewed as too risky or too capital-intensive.

Views on Artificial Intelligence

In recent years, Khosla has become one of the most outspoken voices in the technology industry regarding the potential and disruptive impact of artificial intelligence. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, Khosla delivered remarks that generated significant debate, including criticism of long tenures at legacy technology companies and bold predictions about AI's capacity to displace existing industries.[6]

In February 2026, Khosla warned that AI could fundamentally disrupt India's information technology services and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, urging the country to move toward "AI-native innovation" rather than relying on traditional IT services models.[7][8]

Khosla has also engaged in conversations with prominent AI leaders about the broader economic implications of artificial intelligence. In February 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed with Khosla the inadequacy of gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of quality of life in an era shaped by AI's deflationary impact on goods and services.[9]

In the same period, Khosla proposed significant changes to U.S. tax policy in response to projected AI-driven job losses, suggesting that taxing capital rather than labor could allow approximately 125 million Americans to be removed from the tax rolls. He described this as part of a necessary "rethink of capitalism" in light of AI's transformative effects on the labor market.[10]

During his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit 2026, Khosla met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss AI and India's startup ecosystem. Modi described the interaction as "wonderful" in a public post on the platform X.[11]

Public Policy Engagement and Political Commentary

Khosla has been an active participant in U.S. political life and public policy debates. He hosted a dinner for President Barack Obama during Obama's presidency, reflecting his engagement with Democratic Party politics and technology policy.[12]

In February 2026, Khosla publicly criticized U.S. lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna in a post on the platform X, accusing them of pursuing policies that would lead to "bad outcomes" for Silicon Valley.[13]

Khosla has also been involved in public disputes with Elon Musk. In January 2026, Khosla accused Musk of promoting racism and publicly urged some of Musk's employees to leave their positions. Musk responded with personal insults directed at Khosla, and the exchange attracted widespread media attention.[14]

Martins Beach Controversy

One of the most prominent public controversies involving Khosla has been a protracted legal dispute over access to Martins Beach, a stretch of coastline in San Mateo County, California. Khosla purchased the property surrounding Martins Beach in 2008 and subsequently restricted public access to the beach by locking a gate and posting guards, reversing decades of public use of the beach and the road leading to it.[15]

The case became a significant test of the California Coastal Act, which protects public access to California's coastline. Environmental groups, surfers, and public access advocates challenged Khosla's restrictions in court, arguing that the closure violated California law requiring public access to the coast.[16]

In 2017, a California state appeals court ruled against Khosla, finding that he was required to allow public access to the beach. The court's opinion held that Khosla could not block access without first obtaining a permit from the California Coastal Commission.[17][18]

Khosla appealed the case to the Supreme Court of the United States, but in October 2018, the Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, effectively letting the lower court ruling stand.[19][20]

The legal dispute continued in subsequent years, with further litigation over the specifics of access and permitting. In January 2020, additional legal proceedings related to the beach access dispute were reported.[21] The Martins Beach case drew national media coverage and became a symbol of broader tensions between private property rights and public access to natural resources in California and across the United States.[15][16]

Personal Life

Vinod Khosla is married to Neeru Khosla, and the couple has four children.[22] Neeru Khosla has pursued her own career in education technology and philanthropy, founding CK-12 Foundation, a nonprofit organization that develops free, open-source educational materials and software.[22]

Khosla has been involved in philanthropy and has served on the board of advisors for the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley, which focuses on issues of global poverty and economic development.[23][24]

A 2000 profile in The New York Times explored Khosla's interests beyond technology, including his engagement with philosophical and spiritual questions, describing him as a figure who operated at the intersection of the computing world and broader intellectual pursuits.[3]

Recognition

Khosla's career in venture capital and technology entrepreneurship has brought him significant recognition within the business and technology communities. The Red Herring article naming him "The No. 1 VC on the Planet" in 2001 highlighted his track record of company creation and job generation as distinguishing features of his career.[2]

He has been recognized by the Computer History Museum, which has documented his contributions to the technology industry through his roles at Sun Microsystems and as a venture capital investor.[4]

Khosla's influence extends beyond his direct investments. His public commentary on topics including artificial intelligence, clean energy, and economic policy has made him a frequently cited voice in discussions about the future of technology and its societal implications. His meetings with heads of state, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his public exchanges with other prominent technology figures such as Sam Altman and Elon Musk, reflect his position as a significant figure in global technology discourse.[7][10]

Legacy

Vinod Khosla's career spans more than four decades in the technology industry, from the founding of Sun Microsystems in the early 1980s to his ongoing work at Khosla Ventures. Sun Microsystems, the company he co-founded, produced technologies — most notably the Java programming language — that have had a lasting impact on computing and software development worldwide.

Through Khosla Ventures, he has channeled investment into sectors including clean technology and artificial intelligence at stages when many other investors considered these areas too speculative. His investment philosophy, which emphasizes working closely with founders and taking risks on transformative technologies, has influenced the broader venture capital industry.

The Martins Beach controversy, while a source of significant criticism, also contributed to legal precedents regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the California Coastal Act, making the case a reference point in ongoing debates about coastal access and property rights in the state.[17][15]

Khosla's recent focus on the economic and social implications of artificial intelligence — including his proposals for reforming tax policy, his warnings about the displacement of traditional IT services, and his advocacy for rethinking economic metrics — has positioned him as one of the technology industry's most prominent voices on the intersection of technology and public policy.[10][7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Team – Khosla Ventures".Khosla Ventures.http://www.khoslaventures.com/team.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Vinod Khosla".Scribd.https://www.scribd.com/doc/21789982/Vinod-Khosla.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "A Capitalist Venturing in the World of Computers and Religion".The New York Times.2000-01-03.https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/03/business/a-capitalist-venturing-in-the-world-of-computers-and-religion.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Vinod Khosla".Computer History Museum.http://www.computerhistory.org/events/bio/Vinod,Khosla.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Sun Microsystems Inc. (A)".Harvard Business School.http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/web/product_detail.seam?E=20605&R=390049-PDF-ENG.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Vinod Khosla at India AI Impact Summit 2026".Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7WyD8khO2/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla says IT services, BPOs will 'disappear' due to AI".The American Bazaar.2026-02-16.https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/02/16/billionaire-vc-vinod-khosla-says-it-services-bpos-will-disappear-475203/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Vinod Khosla warns AI may wipe out India's IT, BPO services, even as IT stocks rebound".MSN.https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/vinod-khosla-warns-ai-may-wipe-out-india-s-it-bpo-services-even-as-it-stocks-rebound/ar-AA1WwHQE?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "GDP ill-suited for the age of AI, Sam Altman tells Vinod Khosla".The Economic Times.https://m.economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/gdp-ill-suited-for-the-age-of-ai-sam-altman-tells-vinod-khosla/articleshow/128719267.cms.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Vinod Khosla suggests scrapping taxes for most Americans in response to AI job losses".Business Insider.2026-02.https://www.businessinsider.com/vinod-khosla-ai-taxes-capital-labor-job-losses-billionaires-musk-2026-2.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Narendra Modi post on meeting Vinod Khosla".X.https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2024164814277206404?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Indian American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla hosts dinner for Obama".The Times of India.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indian-American-venture-capitalist-Vinod-Khosla-hosts-dinner-for-Obama/articleshow/20484494.cms.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "'Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions".The Times of India.2026-02.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/bad-outcomes-indian-origin-billionaire-vinod-khosla-blasts-ro-khanna-bernie-sanders-over-silicon-valley-intentions/articleshow/128730252.cms.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Elon Musk hurls insults at Vinod Khosla after VC founder tries to poach Musk's employees".Business Insider.2026-01.https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-vc-founder-vinod-khosla-argue-racism-maga-2026-1.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "Martins Beach, California".The Guardian.2017-08-10.https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/10/martins-beach-california-public-vinod-khosla.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Vinod Khosla Beach Lawsuit".Vanity Fair.2018-02.https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/02/vinod-khosla-beach-lawsuit.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Court Opinion – A144268".California Courts.https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183426/http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A144268.PDF.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "State appeals court tells billionaire he must open access to beach".San Francisco Chronicle.http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/State-appeals-court-tells-billionaire-he-must-11749183.php.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Martins Beach: Supreme Court not hearing Vinod Khosla appeal".CBS SF Bay Area.2018-10-01.https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/10/01/martins-beach-supreme-court-not-hearing-vinod-khosla-appeal/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Martins Beach Supreme Court".Los Angeles Times.https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-martins-beach-supreme-court-20180306-story.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "California lawsuit Vinod Khosla beach".CNN.2020-01-07.https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/california-lawsuit-vinod-khosla-beach-trnd/index.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 SavchukKatiaKatia"Neeru Khosla, Wife Of Billionaire Venture Capitalist, Wants To Fix Education With Software".Forbes.2015-06-29.https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiasavchuk/2015/06/29/neeru-khosla-wife-of-billionaire-venture-capitalist-wants-to-fix-education-with-software/#24f466b66cd1.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Board – Blum Center for Developing Economies".Blum Center for Developing Economies, UC Berkeley.http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/people/board/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "About the Center – Blum Center".Blum Center for Developing Economies.https://web.archive.org/web/20140812055814/http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-center/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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