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The Definitive History of VC with "Power Law" author Sebastian Mallaby | E1550
Sep 1, 2022
Sebastian Mallaby, author of "Power Law" and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, explores pivotal moments in venture capital history. He discusses the 'youth revolt' in startups, highlighting Zuckerberg's choice to bypass Sequoia. He contrasts Kleiner Perkins' rise and fall with Sequoia's sustained success, and delves into characteristics of legendary VCs. Mallaby also examines institutional investors' growing interest in VC and the shifting landscape of tech investments, revealing insights that shape today's venture capital dynamics.
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