I Should Have Invested in Elon Musk, Doerr Says

The speaker reflects on missed investment opportunities in the tech industry, including early interactions with notable figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos. They recount their time in Silicon Valley and missed chances with companies like Cisco. The speaker also discusses a significant decision between investing in Tesla or another electric vehicle company, ultimately regretting not choosing Tesla. The narrative highlights the long-lasting impact of these decisions and the lessons learned.

What regrets does the speaker express about their past investment decisions?

Who were the notable figures mentioned by the speaker during their time at Stanford?

What opportunity did the speaker have regarding electric vehicle companies?

What was the speaker's decision regarding backing a car designer or an entrepreneur?

How does the speaker cope with their mistakes over time?