Shawn Carolan

Shawn Carolan, Managing Partner at Menlo Ventures, is known for his early investments in unicorns like Uber and Roku. In this conversation, he discusses the changing venture capital landscape, especially with the influx of new funds. Shawn shares valuable insights on recognizing high-value startups even at steep valuations. He recounts his experiences with dynamic founders like Travis Kalanick and reflects on his strategic shifts amid the pandemic, as well as the lessons learned from investments in Siri and JUMP Bikes.