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Recode Decode: Sequoia Capital Chairman Sir Michael Moritz

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Nov 4, 2015
Venture capitalist and co-author of 'Leading' Michael Moritz discusses the history and future of investing and leadership. Topics include building a strong team, attributes of successful leadership, the power of obsession and eliminating distractions, personal growth and evolution, China's growing importance in the global market, investing in technology and leadership qualities, and the rise of food delivery services.
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ANECDOTE

Leading and Sequoia

  • Michael Moritz, known for tech investments, co-authored "Leading" with Sir Alex Ferguson.
  • The book draws parallels between building successful soccer teams and organizations like Sequoia Capital.
INSIGHT

Organization Before Performance

  • Building a strong organization is crucial before expecting top performance.
  • This applies to both soccer clubs like Manchester United and venture capital firms.
ADVICE

Nurturing Young Talent

  • Recruit young talent and develop them within your organization.
  • This fosters loyalty, consistency, and high performance in the long run.
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