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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: Sequoia Capital's $9BN Global Equities Fund on The Future for NVIDIA, Google & Meta | How to Play AI in the Public Markets | China & Europe: Is the Future Bleak | The Opportunity for Crossover Funds with Jeff Wang, Managing Partner @ SCGE

Oct 9, 2024
Jeff Wang, Managing Partner at Sequoia Capital Global Equities, shares his insights on the shifting landscape of investments. He discusses the growing appeal of crossover funds and why public markets are currently more favorable than private ones. Jeff expresses concerns over Google's dominance and suggests that Meta could emerge as its biggest rival. He also evaluates NVIDIA's market position and ponders China's recovery potential. Additionally, they dive into how AI is affecting major tech players and the evolving investment strategies at Sequoia.
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  • Current threats to Google necessitate constant innovation to adapt to the rapidly evolving competitive landscape, particularly from AI-driven companies.
  • Successful investing hinges on thematic research accounting for 70% of the process, focusing on market trends rather than solely on individual companies.

Deep dives

Increasing Threats to Google's Business

Current market conditions present significant threats to Google's business, arguably more than at any other time in its history. There's a growing recognition that competitors, including innovative AI companies, could impede Google's dominance in search services and digital advertising. With several disruptive technologies emerging, including chatbots and new search engines, the competitive landscape for Google is shifting rapidly. This transition underscores the need for Google to adapt and innovate continuously to maintain its market position.

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