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Jul 8, 2024 
Pat Grady, Head of Sequoia's growth investing practice, has shaped the venture landscape with his investments in influential companies like HubSpot and Zoom. He discusses the evolution of Sequoia's investment process, emphasizing transparency in decision-making. Grady shares his framework for assessing founders, highlighting the importance of founder market fit and team dynamics. He reflects on learning from successes and failures, and the unique advantages Sequoia brings to startups, including strategic mentorship and talent acquisition.
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Investment Process
- Crystallize your investment thesis with a clear, declarative statement like "We should invest because..."
- Stress-test your thesis rigorously to ensure it's sound.
Contrarian Investing
- Focusing on being contrarian isn't essential for successful investing.
- Prioritize identifying promising companies and generating strong returns.
HubSpot Investment
- Sequoia's investment in HubSpot was initially controversial due to its product and market.
- Jim Goetz's understanding of founders and market analysis led to the successful investment.