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Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital has grown into a major VC firm, with investments including a $2 billion stake in Stripe and $150 million in OpenAI leading to substantial returns. Despite Thrive's success, Kushner sought guidance from Rick Rubin on maintaining his intuitive decision-making, reflecting concerns about losing this edge as decisions often rely on non-explainable intuition. Thrive's strategic investments, such as in OpenAI during its leadership crisis, demonstrate its ability to capitalize on opportunities, even under challenging circumstances.
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