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sports3 days ago•3 min saved

Khosla Family Set to Own Seattle Seahawks, Navigating League Rules

The Seattle Seahawks announced a sale to the Khosla family after Paul Allen’s passing. Vinod Khosla must divest his 3.1% stake in the San Francisco 49ers to avoid conflicts, with Neeru Khosla likely serving as controlling owner and Neal Khosla in a leadership role. NFL approval will require at least 24 of 32 owner votes, anticipated in August, before Week 1. No former Seahawks players are reported as involved, and there’s no evidence yet of relocation plans, though fans are advised to wait for more details.

via Field Gulls|

#khosla-family #neeru-khosla #nfl-ownership

business4 days ago•11 min saved

Khosla Family Wins Record Seahawks Purchase, Signals New Ownership Era

Vinod Khosla-led group will buy the Seattle Seahawks for about $9.6 billion, a NFL-record price, with team brass expressing a strong feel that the Khoslas will be engaged and effective owners who can contribute value to the football operation.

via Seattle Sports|

#business #khosla-family #neeru-khosla

sports4 days ago•3 min saved

Khosla’s Seahawks bid fuels public clash with Elon Musk

Proposed Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla has publicly sparred with Elon Musk on social media as his bid for the NFL team attracts scrutiny; Khosla’s wife Neeru will serve as the controlling owner, keeping Vinod in the background, and the feud highlights the intense attention that accompanies high-profile NFL ownership moves.

via NBC Sports|

#elon-musk #nfl #ownership

business4 days ago•3 min saved

Seahawks ownership vote set for August as Khosla-led bid targets record price

NFL team owners are scheduled to vote in August 2026 on Vinod Khosla-led group's bid to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. Khosla has already been approved to hold a minority stake in the 49ers, which should smooth the vetting process, and while these deals rarely fall apart, the final structuring of the transaction remains the key remaining step.

via NBC Sports|

#business #nfl #ownership-change

business5 days ago•2 min saved

Khosla-led Seahawks Sale to Channel $9.6B to Charity

Tech investor Vinod Khosla leads a group buying the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion; the sale proceeds, like assets from the Paul G. Allen Estate, will go to charity, with Khosla saying he’s excited the money will support non-profits. His wife Neeru would become controlling owner if at least 24 team owners approve the deal, which follows a delayed sale after Paul Allen’s passing and marks a price rise of more than 50% over the prior NFL franchise record set by the Commanders’ sale.

via NBC Sports|

#business #charity #nfl

business6 days ago•2 min saved

Khosla-Led Group Secures Record $9.6B Seattle Seahawks Sale

Paul Allen's estate sold the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion to a Vinod Khosla–led group, with Neeru Khosla as controlling owner and Neal Khosla in a major role; the deal, awaiting NFL owners’ approval, marks the NFL’s highest franchise price and follows Allen's death years earlier.

via USA Today|

#business #nfl #paul-g-allen

business6 days ago•14 min saved

Vinod Khosla Strikes $9.6B Seattle Seahawks Buy

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla has agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate for $9.6 billion, in one of the NFL's largest control deals, beating rivals including Aditya Mittal. Financing details are not disclosed. NFL ownership rules cap debt and require at least 30% equity for the control owner, and Khosla would need to sell his stake in the San Francisco 49ers if the deal closes. The sale follows a rare market move for NFL teams and comes with the Seahawks’ estimated value cited around $6.59 billion.

via Sportico.com|

#business #dollar96-billion #nfl-sale

business2 months ago•14 min saved

Khosla Pushes Seattle Seahawks Bid, Eyes 49ers Exit

Vinod Khosla, billionaire cofounder of Sun Microsystems and a recent investor in the San Francisco 49ers, has submitted a letter of intent to bid for the Seattle Seahawks. A successful bid would require him to shed his 49ers stake. The Seahawks, valued around $6.59 billion, are being sold by Paul Allen’s estate, with other contenders like Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck reportedly forming bids. NFL ownership rules limit debt and minority ownership, and a deal would trigger Khosla’s exit from the 49ers if he wins.

via Sportico.com|

#bidding #business #nfl

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

AI Wealth Shift Sparks Proposed Tax Overhaul

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla argues AI is accelerating a shift in wealth and power away from workers and proposes taxing capital gains at the same level as income to let roughly 125 million lower‑income Americans pay no federal income tax while preserving government revenue, a move he says could ease the transition and reflect AI‑driven political concerns ahead of the 2028 US elections.

via Financial Times|

#artificial-intelligence #capital-gains-tax #tax-policy

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Khosla: AI could make most future jobs obsolete by the 2030s

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla predicts AI could handle up to 80% of jobs by the early 2030s, making it unlikely that today's five-year-olds will need traditional employment; he envisions a future of abundant tech and lower prices, where people pursue passions instead of work, framed as a US-China 'techno-economic war' for AI leadership.

via Business Insider|

#ai #automation #jobs

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Khosla Ventures Divides Over ICE Critique After Minneapolis Shooting

A public rift at Khosla Ventures emerged after MD Keith Rabois asserted that no law enforcement has shot an innocent person in response to the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti; founder Vinod Khosla backed a partner who called the incident plain wrong and criticized ICE, signaling internal disagreement on the firm’s stance amid other tech leaders weighing in.

via Business Insider|

#business #ice #keith-rabois

business11 months ago•5 min saved

Vinod Khosla Warns AI Will Disrupt Careers and Education, Urges Focus on Adaptability

Vinod Khosla emphasizes that in the age of AI, the most valuable skill for Gen Z is the ability to learn and adapt quickly, as AI will automate most jobs. He advises focusing on developing the capacity to learn across diverse fields and thinking strategically, as these qualities will be key to future success and entrepreneurship. The article discusses the broader economic implications of AI and the shifting value of traditional education, highlighting the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly changing job market.

via Fortune|

#ai #business #future-of-work

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Vinod Khosla criticizes Windsurf founders for abandoning their team

Vinod Khosla criticized Windsurf's founders for abandoning their team to join Google DeepMind after a failed deal with OpenAI, expressing disapproval of founders leaving their teams behind without sharing proceeds, and emphasizing the importance of trust and loyalty in startup leadership.

via Business Insider|

#ai-startup #business #founders-departure

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Senate Urged to Ban TikTok as a National Security Threat

Investor Vinod Khosla and Palantir advisor Jacob Helberg have written an open letter urging the Senate to pass a bill that would force the divestiture of Bytedance-owned TikTok in the U.S., describing the platform as "a weapon of war." The bill, which was overwhelmingly passed by the House in March, demands that Bytedance either find a buyer for TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. However, Bytedance has mobilized its user base to oppose the bill, prompting a flood of phone calls to congressional representatives. The battle over TikTok's future involves national security concerns, lobbying efforts, and potential divestiture, with key figures like former President Donald Trump and top investors weighing in on the debate.

via CNBC|

#ban #jacob-helberg #senate

business-venture-capital2 years ago•5 min saved

"Keith Rabois Returns to Khosla Ventures After Five Years at Founders Fund"

Keith Rabois, a prominent venture capitalist known for his involvement in successful startups, has returned to Khosla Ventures after nearly five years at Founders Fund. He will be one of five managing directors in the firm's new $3.1 billion capital across three funds. Rabois, who is also known for his vocal support of the tech scene in Miami, will split his time between the Bay Area and Miami. His return reunites him with Khosla Ventures' founder Vinod Khosla and marks a significant move in the venture capital landscape.

via Forbes|

#business-venture-capital #founders-fund #keith-rabois