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20Growth: Top Five Lessons from Leading Analytics at Facebook and Data Science at Sequoia Capital, The Two Skills Required to do Analytics Well, The Three Types of Execs within Companies and When and How to Hire for Growth with Chandra Narayanan

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Strategic Analytics in Venture Capital

This chapter explores the analytical strategies employed by Sequoia Capital to enhance their investment decisions. It discusses key activities such as sourcing opportunities, conducting due diligence, and building a strong portfolio, stressing the need for efficiency in identifying promising companies and minimizing risks. By examining examples like Facebook’s engineering impact, the chapter underscores the value of selective hiring and collaborative decision-making in achieving successful investment outcomes.

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