Why do the world’s top Venture Capital firms invest in dropouts instead of PhDs? In this video, we break down a rare moment in Silicon Valley history: the first time Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Sequoia Capital co-led a funding round for a team that didn’t fit the "Stanford Mold." While most founders come with Ivy League resumes and lab experience, this team succeeded because of one thing: Spikiness. Inspired by Tobi Lütke (CEO of Shopify) and his philosophy on hiring, we explore why you shouldn’t look for "well-rounded" generalists. Instead, the most successful companies and individuals focus on "Crazy Spikes".…
Friday, March 6
