Jeff Housenbold
Managing partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, with extensive experience scaling companies like Shutterfly and eBay. Provides counsel and investment to numerous tech companies.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Jeff Housenbold – Inside Softbank Vision Fund (Capital Allocators, EP.186)
Join Jeff Housenbold, Managing Director at Softbank Investment Advisors and former CEO of Shutterfly, as he shares his rags-to-riches story. He discusses the transformative experiences during his time at eBay and the strategic lessons learned leading the $100 billion Softbank Vision Fund. Delve into the importance of price discipline in venture capital, the evolving landscape of SPACs, and the essential traits for successful organizations. With insights on balancing work and personal life, Jeff offers a treasure trove of wisdom from his remarkable career.
Mar 10, 2020 • 1h 33min
E1035: SoftBank Managing Partner Jeff Housenbold on deploying the $100B Vision Fund, getting recruited by Masayoshi Son, counseling founders to manage massive capital, creating moats, reasons for shift toward profits, lessons from WeWork & more
Jeff Housenbold, a Managing Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund and former executive at eBay and Shutterfly, shares his insights on venture capital. He discusses his recruitment by Masayoshi Son and the ambitious $100B Vision Fund. Jeff advises founders on managing massive investments and creating competitive advantages. He delves into the shift from growth to profitability in tech, lessons learned from investments like WeWork, and the future of industries such as food tech and mobility. Plus, his thoughts on navigating economic crises are particularly poignant.
May 20, 2019 • 34min
20VC: Softbank Managing Partner, Jeff Housenbold on How Softbank Approach Portfolio Construction, Their Optimal Investment Decision-Making Process and What Excites Softbank Most In Opportunities Today
Jeff Housenbold, Managing Partner at Softbank Vision Fund, shares insights from his vast experience, having previously led Shutterfly. He delves into portfolio construction strategies, emphasizing how Softbank balances investments across different stages. The discussion reveals the importance of a long-term, data-driven approach to support founders. Jeff also highlights the potential in fragmented markets, outlining methods to capitalize on startups with small market shares. His focus on collaborative partnerships underlines a mentorship approach in nurturing entrepreneurial success.
