The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: Inside Sequoia's Investment Committee: Lessons from Don Valentine, Doug Leone and Alfred Lin | How the SpaceX and Citadel Deals Went Down | What Sequoia Specifically Looks for in Founders with Julien Bek

Aug 24, 2026 · 01:18:41

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Julien Bek shares insights into Sequoia's investment process and what they seek in founders.
He discusses common misconceptions about Sequoia and his own discoveries after joining.
The episode touches on how Sequoia evaluates deals, referencing SpaceX and Citadel.

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