John Scully

a16z Podcast | What Makes the Valley Work

Don Faul, Marc Andreessen, Ben Silverman, Cheryl, John Scully, Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, Mark Zuckerberg, Ben Horowitz, Peter Thiel, Eric Ries, Lars Dahlgaard, Chris Dixon, Matt, Tati

This Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, composed entirely of former founders and operators, invests in long-term founder-led companies by prioritizing the "idea maze" experience and deep founder-market fit over professional managerial transitions. Guided by the prediction that software will disrupt major sectors like healthcare and transportation through universal smartphone connectivity, the firm targets moonshot opportunities with a strategy that pairs product innovators with trusted COOs. Operating on a decade-long horizon with a maximum fund size, the organization leverages a unique operator-only culture and emerging big data sourcing tools to support the most committed entrepreneurs during critical growth phases.