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“I hired a guy named David Sze to do consumer investing at Greylock. And he went on to invest in Facebook and LinkedIn. So I guess I did something right.” quote by Aneel Bhusri
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“I hired a guy named David Sze to do consumer investing at Greylock. And he went on to invest in Facebook and LinkedIn. So I guess I did something right.”

Aneel Bhusri

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Hiring a talented investor who later succeeded shows good judgment in talent acquisition.

In simple terms: Choosing the right people leads to success.

Key Takeaway

Invest in people, not just ideas.

Themes

leadership talent investment venture capital success

Mood

optimistic reflective pragmatic

Type

advice business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup mentorship
  • VC decisions
  • team building
  • career development
  • investment strategy

Key Concepts

human capital network effects mentor impact strategic hiring

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities make an investor successful?
  • How does mentorship affect outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Success may also depend on broader market conditions, not just hiring.

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