"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing E12: An Inside Look Into Sequoia's Strategy & Operations, with Alfred Lin
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Oct 31, 2023 
Alfred Lin, Partner at Sequoia Capital for over 13 years, talks about Sequoia's strategy and operations. They discuss why they don't track A-U-M, the launch of the Sequoia Capital Fund, and the decision-making behind creating Sequoia Arc. They also explore the importance of firm building, the business models of Y Combinator and Sequoia Capital, and the future of venture capital. Additionally, they touch on dedication, teamwork, learning in founder and investor success, incubation in venture firms, and decision-making under uncertainty.
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Iterating on Founder Feedback
- Sequoia gains valuable insights by listening to founders, iterating on programs based on feedback.
- They follow the "idea, initiative, iteration, impact" framework, constantly evolving to meet founder needs.
The Sequoia Partner
- A great Sequoia partner is "hyper-competitive with a heart of gold," dedicated to their craft and caring deeply for founders and companies.
- They are driven to take risks, make an impact, and prioritize long-term success over short-term gains.
Teamwork at Sequoia
- Sequoia partners leverage each other's strengths for sourcing, picking, and company building, offering a 360-degree view.
- They believe in teamwork, emphasizing that getting one partner means getting access to the entire firm's expertise.