This Week in Startups

Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital: global growth, partnering with legendary companies and the evergreen fund | E1403

Mar 9, 2022

Doug Leone, global managing partner of Sequoia Capital, shares insights from four decades in venture capital. He discusses the evolution of venture funding, emphasizing the shift to supporting innovative founders. Leone highlights the impact of secondary share sales on startups and stresses the importance of fairness in equity distribution. He also explores fostering long-term partnerships and mentorship to cultivate the next generation of investors. Additionally, Leone reflects on the significance of adapting to changing landscapes in entrepreneurship and investment strategies.

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Supporting Founders for Long-Term Success

01:40

Knowing Your Strengths and Trusting in Partnerships

01:24

Equity Split and Risk in Startups

01:18

Building a Successful Partnership Through Mutual Respect

01:33

Intro

2min

Shifting Paradigms in Venture Capital

9min

The Impact of Secondary Share Sales on Founders and Industry Dynamics

5min

Equity and Trust in Startups

5min

The Power of Long-Term Partnerships in Finance and Investment

4min

Investing in Potential: Mentorship and Growth

6min

Navigating Cloud Costs and Critical Startup Moments

3min

Leadership Evolution in the Remote Era

12min

Navigating Startup Dynamics and Investment Challenges

24min

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Navigating Career Transitions and Lifelong Mentorship

4min

"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.