Jay Hoag
Co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), a growth investing firm. Pioneered growth investing and has backed companies like Netflix and Spotify.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 45min
Jay Hoag - Keys to Successful Growth Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.429]
In this engaging discussion, Jay Hoag, co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures, shares his pioneering insights into growth investing. He emphasizes the importance of macroeconomic factors affecting technology investments and presents a contrarian view that consumer internet holds significant potential over the trending SaaS and AI sectors. Jay reveals how TCV has evolved from traditional cold-calling to AI-driven sourcing, and he dives into the unique structure of their three-person investment committee, showcasing the balance between aggressive and conservative investment strategies.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 20min
Tech Investing Legend: TCV’s Jay Hoag
Jay Hoag, Founding General Partner at TCV, discusses TCV's investments in 350+ technology companies, including Airbnb. They explore the traits of successful entrepreneurs, the value of Strava and virtual communities, and their passion for finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 10, 2022 • 45min
Netflix's Journey, Building TCV, and Investing Through Downturns (with TCV co-founder Jay Hoag)
Jay Hoag, co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), shares captivating insights from his journey in tech investing since 1995. He recounts Netflix's transformative shift from DVDs to streaming, highlighting crucial decisions during challenging times. The conversation dives into customer retention strategies that emphasize easy cancellations and a focus on consumer experience. Hoag also discusses the mindset needed for investing through downturns, underlining resilience and strong leadership as key to navigating market challenges.
