Special: Sequoia Capital's Investment Playbook (with Alfred Lin)

In this episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal interview Alfred Lin, a partner at Sequoia Capital, to explore Sequoia's investment strategies and internal playbooks. They discuss the firm's approach to identifying investment opportunities, the importance of having a "prepared mind" when evaluating potential companies, and lessons learned from Sequoia's 49-year history of building great companies. Alfred shares insights on market analysis, the significance of timing, and how Sequoia evaluates the potential of early-stage companies, using examples like Airbnb and DoorDash. The conversation also covers Sequoia's global expansion, its decentralized structure, and the qualities they look for when hiring, emphasizing the firm's long-term focus and commitment to helping founders reach their full potential.