Startup School 08, Greg McAdoo, Sequoia Capital

Greg McAdoo discusses evaluating startup companies for investment at Sequoia Capital and how to create a great company.

Key Takeaways & Notes
Elements of a sustainable company

Clarity of purpose
Spectacular market
Alleviate customer pain
Team DNA
Incredible Product focus
Real operating margins
Frugality
Inferno with a single match

Common Mistakes

Cluttered Markets
Too much money
Too early or too late
Not addressing a true pain
A feature and not a [...]