Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital: global growth, legendary companies & the evergreen fund | E1403

In this episode, Jason Calacanis interviews Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital, discussing his career start, the effect of selling secondary shares on founders, the role of founders in wealth distribution, and mentoring upcoming investors. They also explore the dynamics of successful companies and founders, investment in China, and entrepreneurship in Europe.

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Jason Calacanis

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Doug Leone

Guest • 66%

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0:00	Jason intros today’s legendary interview w/ Doug Leone of Sequoia Capital
1:14	When Doug Leone got his start
11:00	Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain
12:23	The impact selling secondary shares has on founders
15:43	“The founder’s job is to make the receptionist rich”
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22:15	Mentoring the next generation of investors
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31:58	Sometimes incredible companies make the founder
34:07	The greatest founders Doug has worked with
46:30	Providing companies with a running start, but not doing too much
53:10	Investing in China
57:15	Entrepreneurship in Europe
1:11:06	“Hope is not a plan. Let’s make a plan.

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