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AcquiredSep 26, 2019

Sequoia Capital (Part 1)

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Acquired dives into the history behind storied venture firm Sequoia Capital and its legendary founder, Don Valentine. Part 1 tells Don’s story, starting from humble beginnings born to uneducated parents in Yonkers, NY, through shaping the fabric of Silicon Valley first as head of Sales & Marketing at both Fairchild and National Semiconductor, and then for generations to come via his pioneering concept of “company building” at Sequoia Capital. No matter where you sit in the ecosystem today, Don and the companies he helped build laid the foundation for nearly everything technology has become over the past 60 years.
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“The mention of Liar's Poker comes up when discussing the story of Don Valentine pitching to Salomon Brothers, which was the subject of Michael Lewis's first book.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Investors and finance professionals
Key quote: “I believe it was Salomon Brothers that was the subject of Liar's Poker, Michael Lewis's first book.”
The host mentions 'Liar's Poker' to highlight the competitive nature of investment banking and the challenges faced by those outside traditional educational backgrounds. This reference serves to illustrate the skepticism Don Valentine encountered when pitching his innovative investment ideas to established financial institutions.
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