

Jeff Housenbold – Inside Softbank Vision Fund (Capital Allocators, EP.186)
5 snips Mar 29, 2021
Join Jeff Housenbold, Managing Director at Softbank Investment Advisors and former CEO of Shutterfly, as he shares his rags-to-riches story. He discusses the transformative experiences during his time at eBay and the strategic lessons learned leading the $100 billion Softbank Vision Fund. Delve into the importance of price discipline in venture capital, the evolving landscape of SPACs, and the essential traits for successful organizations. With insights on balancing work and personal life, Jeff offers a treasure trove of wisdom from his remarkable career.
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Difficult Childhood
- Jeff Housenbold's father had a 7th-grade education and struggled with employment and incarceration.
- His mother stressed education, leading Housenbold to work various jobs and ultimately achieve success.
eBay Hypergrowth
- Jeff Housenbold joined eBay shortly after its IPO during the dot-com boom, witnessing the creation of a new industry.
- He held various roles, learning about hyper-scaling, platform dynamics, and data-driven decision-making.
Shutterfly Turnaround
- Jeff Housenbold left eBay to become CEO of Shutterfly, a struggling company with 1% market share.
- He turned the company around, increasing market share to 77% and acquiring 17 competitors.