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Mike Moritz

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

A prominent venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital known for his investment decisions in major tech companies, including Google. Podcasts discuss his approach to spotting opportunities and his leadership style, including how he navigates managing other powerful VCs and his investment decisions like passing on Zappos before eventually investing.

Episode Appearances

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

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch · Mar 16, 2026

20VC: The 8 Moats of Enduring Software Companies: How to Analyse for Durability and Defensibility in a World of AI | Why Dropouts are "AI Maxing" the World & Remote Early-Stage Companies are Dying with Gokul Rajaram

Sequoia partner example of first principles thinking, betting on Instacart after Webvan loss

Eight Moats Framework for Software DurabilityAI Impact on SaaS Business ModelsVenture Capital Portfolio Construction
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Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin · Feb 11, 2026

BIll Gurley

Top VC who invested in Google when Benchmark passed; Gurley wonders how Moritz saw the opportunity differently

Venture Capital Investment Strategy and Pattern RecognitionRegulatory Capture and Its Impact on InnovationEarly-Stage vs. Late-Stage Investment Decision-Making
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Uncapped with Jack Altman

Uncapped with Jack Altman · Jan 9, 2026

Uncapped #38 | Ben Horowitz from a16z

Sequoia partner; quoted on the challenge of managing powerful VCs without conflict

Venture Capital Scaling and Firm StructureFounder-Investor Relationships and Board GovernanceVenture Capital Deal Selection vs Deal Winning
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Uncapped with Jack Altman

Uncapped with Jack Altman · Dec 9, 2025

Uncapped #36 | Pat Grady & Alfred Lin from Sequoia

Sequoia partner; graciously passed on Zappos multiple times before investing

Investment Decision-Making and Conviction vs. ConsensusFounder-Market Fit as Primary Investment ThesisManaging Outlier Talent and Team Dynamics
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