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Demo Days are becoming more of a social event than a critical business function. Many deals are completed before the event, making it more of a networking opportunity than a place to secure funding.

Venture capital is not about dollar-cost averaging because the upside of a successful investment is so great that it can cover many losses.

Venture capitalists should maintain a disciplined mechanical process for investment and exits to avoid getting caught up in market psychology.

The AI investment cycle is influencing venture capital strategies. As excitement around AI grew in 2023, VCs began looking for pre-seed AI companies to invest in, aiming to secure ownership before valuations skyrocket.

Venture capitalists should maintain a disciplined mechanical process for investment and exits to avoid getting caught up in market psychology.

Venture capitalists should maintain a disciplined mechanical process for investment and exits to avoid getting caught up in market psychology and to ensure continued investment during downturns.

The Sequoia Scouts program was conceived in 2010 to provide capital for contemporary founders who didn't yet have the money to invest in companies. It led to investments in Uber and Stripe, with the fund now at 26X.

The venture capital ecosystem can be flattened by fear during downturns, making the idea of starting a company seem ludicrous, which can stifle innovation.

Sequoia is the most sought-after name in the venture capital business. The firm has made over a thousand investments, now worth in the trillions in public market value.

Investors are encouraged to focus on unique conviction and passion when choosing startups, rather than following herd mentality or bargain hunting.