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The IO Podcast: Investor + Operator
NEA's Scott Sandell May Have The Most IPOs Of All Time. Here's How He Did It | Ep. 10 I/O Podcast
May 7, 2024
Guest Scott Sandell, NEA's Executive Chairman, shares his investment philosophy, emphasizing understanding founders' life stories and future goals. Topics include characteristics of unicorn founders, passion-driven missionaries, purposeful growth at Tableau, navigating board relationships, and the era of decreasing LP commitments.
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- Understanding an individual's life story and future goals is crucial for successful investment choices.
- Patient growth and product-led strategies are essential for building a successful company like Tableau.
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Mentorship and Respect: Learning from Influential Investors
Scott reflects on the influential investors who shaped his career, highlighting mentor Dick Kramlich's respect for everyone and John Doerr's aspirational approach, always reaching for the stars in his pursuits.
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