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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”
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”
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”
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”