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Sequoia interviews

Who they say they hire

“Our team mirrors the founders with whom we partner: hungry overachievers with a deep-rooted need to win.”

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Sequoia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Mirrors its founders

Revise the investment memo when the largest customer cuts usage.

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Deciding as a team

“We value teamwork over showmanship.”

Sequoia CapitalOur Ethos page

Sequoia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Teamwork over showmanship

Decide whether to spend the reserve at Series A, and what it buys.

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Why venture, why here

“Terms like “deal” or “exit” are forbidden.”

Sequoia CapitalOur Ethos page

Sequoia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Words it does not use

Work out whether a $2 million seed check can return a $100 million fund.

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