Barry Schuler
Investor at DFJ Growth who discussed passing on early opportunities like LinkedIn and Snowflake and reflected on his anti-portfolio.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 7min
Investor Stories 438. The Deals That Got Away: LinkedIn, Snowflake, and Zeitview (Jiang, Schuler, Rizik)
Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital, a venture investor with a focus on AI, shares insights into his missed investment in Zeitview, a company revolutionizing drone inspections with visual AI. Barry Schuler from DFJ Growth reflects on his regrets for passing on LinkedIn and Snowflake, citing valuation concerns and early-stage hesitation. Together, they discuss the harsh realities of venture investing and the critical lessons learned from these missed opportunities.
Jan 27, 2025 • 44min
467. Lessons from Jobs, Musk, Case, and Armstrong – What It Takes to Transform Industries and Build Trillion-Dollar Companies (Barry Schuler)
Barry Schuler, founder of DFJ Growth Ventures and former CEO of AOL, shares insights on transforming industries. He discusses his experiences with visionaries like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, emphasizing the importance of innovation. Schuler also delves into the rise of electric cars, the significance of investing in cryptocurrency through platforms like Coinbase, and the transformative potential of AI. His discussions highlight crucial lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and investors navigating today's tech landscape.
