Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Chetan Puttagunta – Go Slow to Go Fast: Software Building and Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.156]

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Jan 28, 2020
Chetan Puttagunta, a general partner at Benchmark Capital, sharing insights from his impressive background in early-stage software investing. He discusses the evolution of databases with MongoDB as a case study, emphasizing agility and innovation. Key topics include empathetic product design to foster customer trust and the crucial role of recruiting exceptional talent. Chetan also highlights collaborative investment strategies and the transformative impact of AWS on cloud business models, offering a wealth of knowledge for aspiring software entrepreneurs.
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ANECDOTE

Andy Ratcliffe's Non-Consensus Approach

  • Andy Ratcliffe, Benchmark Capital founder, is known for his non-consensus yet successful investment approach.
  • This emphasizes the importance of identifying undervalued opportunities.
ANECDOTE

MongoDB Investment

  • Chetan Puttagunta invested in MongoDB in 2012, recognizing the need for a database that prioritized developer agility.
  • Despite initial skepticism from database experts, MongoDB's focus on rapid prototyping proved successful.
INSIGHT

Databases: The Foundation of Computing

  • Databases are fundamental components of the technology stack, comparable to large spreadsheets.
  • Understanding their features and history is key to comprehending computing.
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