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E12: An Inside Look Into Sequoia's Strategy & Operations, with Alfred Lin
Oct 31, 2023
Alfred Lin, Partner at Sequoia Capital for over 13 years, talks about Sequoia's strategy and operations. They discuss why they don't track A-U-M, the launch of the Sequoia Capital Fund, and the decision-making behind creating Sequoia Arc. They also explore the importance of firm building, the business models of Y Combinator and Sequoia Capital, and the future of venture capital. Additionally, they touch on dedication, teamwork, learning in founder and investor success, incubation in venture firms, and decision-making under uncertainty.
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- Sequoia Capital prioritizes being supportive and demanding with founders, while also focusing on long-term thinking and successful generational transitions.
- Sequoia's structure includes programs like ARK and the Sequoia Capital Fund to engage with companies at early stages and provide ongoing support for their growth.
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Sequoia's Cultural DNA
Sequoia Capital's culture is rooted in being unconventional, having a long-term focus, and holding ideas in tension. They prioritize being supportive and demanding with founders, and have experienced successful generational transitions. Sequoia's structure has remained largely the same over the years, with a focus on early and growth stage investing, company building, and a strong commitment to staying with founders from idea to IPO and beyond.
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