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"Sequoia Capital is the greatest venture capital firm of all time. It's indisputable." - Jason
Jason chats with Sequoia's Doug Leone, a leader who shepherded the firm for four decades. They discuss great founders, governance, Sequoia's global expansion, mentoring the next generation of investors and more.
(00:00) Jason intros today’s legendary interview w/ Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital
(01:14) When Doug Leone got his start
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(12:23) The impact selling secondary shares has on founders
(15:43) “The founder’s job is to make the receptionist rich”
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(22:15) Mentoring the next generation of investors
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(31:58) Sometimes incredible companies make the founder
(34:07) The greatest founders Doug has worked with
(46:30) Providing companies with a running start, but not doing too much
(53:10) Investing in China
(57:15) Entrepreneurship in Europe
(01:11:06) “Hope is not a plan. Let’s make a plan.
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