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Partner Path
Partner Path is a podcast exploring the venture capital and startup ecosystem through a younger perspective. We feature candid conversations with early-stage founders, operators, and emerging investors—offering insight into everything from sourcing and investment strategies to product execution and go-to-market lessons. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, founder, or just curious about VC, tune in for an inside look at the industry.
Partner Path
E5: Teamwork, Culture, and Thesis-Driven Investing with Romie Boyd (Sequoia)
We are excited to introduce Romie Boyd, a partner at Sequoia, which has an exceptional reputation for its investments from seed to IPO and beyond. Sequoia has an impressive portfolio, having partnered with prominent companies such as Airbnb, DoorDash, HubSpot, 23andMe, and more. Having previously worked with Bain Capital's Private Equity Group in Boston, Romie shares insights on transitioning from Private Equity to Growth Equity, team dynamics at Sequoia, the impact of AI on personal and investor levels, thematic sourcing, and the art of building strong founder relationships.
Episode Chapters:
- College Soccer to Venture Capital - 0:55
- Joining Sequoia - 3:10
- Private Equity to Growth Equity - 6:20
- Founder Traits and Deal Teams - 8:00
- Culture - 10:40
- Advancements in AI - 13:30
- Generative AI Impacting VC Tech Stack - 16:55
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence - 20:25
- Sourcing and Thesis Building - 21:45
- Ending Questions - 25:05
As always, feel free to contact us at partnerpathpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear ideas for content, guests, and overall feedback.
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