Growth Investor with GrowthCap‘s RJ Lumba Tech Investing Legend: TCV’s Jay Hoag
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Nov 15, 2023 
Jay Hoag, Founding General Partner at TCV, discusses TCV's investments in 350+ technology companies, including Airbnb. They explore the traits of successful entrepreneurs, the value of Strava and virtual communities, and their passion for finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
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Successful Investments
- Jay Hoag, from TCV, highlights Netflix and Spotify as examples of successful investments.
- These investments showcase TCV's approach of partnering with visionary CEOs and supporting their long-term growth.
Traits of Great Entrepreneurs
- Great entrepreneurs play for big prizes, possess unique visions, and attract top talent.
- They're willing to challenge conventional wisdom and make forward-looking investments, even when facing obstacles.
TCV's Investment Approach
- TCV aims to be the largest minority shareholder, acting as a close strategic partner to the CEO.
- Their role involves providing strategic guidance, assisting with C-suite recruitment, and facilitating knowledge sharing across portfolio companies.