40 Minute Mentor

Episode 282

March 12, 2025

George Robson: Becoming a Partner at Sequoia at the age of 25

In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by George Robson, Partner at Sequoia, the fund helping daring Founders build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond. 

From Investment Banking to Revolut and becoming a Partner at Sequoia at the age of 25, George’s CV is nothing but impressive and minutes into today’s episode, you’ll understand where his incredible drive and entrepreneurialism comes from.

40 Minute Mentor: George Robson
“I’ve always thought about work as an exchange of your time for money. But it doesn’t have to be.”

George Robson

Tune in to discover

The impact of education [03:30]
Foundations in Investment Banking [08:30]
Joining Revolut & lessons learned [16:00]
Navigating cultural fit [18:00]
More about our sponsors [20:20]
Joining Sequoia & investment approach [21:45]
What makes a great Founder [28:30]
Common mistakes during pitches [31:30]
Sequoia’s Arc Program [33:45]
The future of VC & the European ecosystem [36:00]

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Helpful links

Helpful links:

➡️ Connect with George here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgerobson/
➡️ Learn more about Sequoia: https://www.sequoiacap.com/ 

 

📣 Learn more about today’s sponsor: 

Today’s episode is sponsored by ECAP Financial, your trusted partner for fractional CFO services for companies looking to fundraise or go through an M&A process. 

Whether you’re a Founder looking to raise investment, planning for an exit, or navigating financial challenges, ECAP Financial, led by the brilliant Corinne Thompson, helps scaleups secure the right funding at the right time. 

💡 Check out their latest fundraising course here: https://fundraising-academy2.teachable.com/p/fundraising-academy 

💡 Don’t forget to follow them on YouTube for even more advice: https://www.youtube.com/@ecapfinancial/videos 

 

🎧 You may also enjoy: 

Molly Alter: Starting early in VC & building a transatlantic focus in vertical AI with Northzone

Dinika Mahtani: From Operator at Uber to backing early-stage startups at Cherry Ventures

Corinne Thompson: Preparing for your fundraise

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