Alfred Lin
Partner at Sequoia Capital
Alfred Lin
Partner at Sequoia Capital
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2010 - Current
From idea to IPO and beyond, the Sequoia team helps a small number of daring founders build legendary companies. We spur them to push the boundaries of what’s possible. In partnering with Sequoia, companies benefit from our unmatched network and the lessons we’ve learned over 45 years working with Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison, John Morgridge, Jerry Yang, Elon Musk, Larry Page, Jan Koum, Brian Chesky, Drew Houston, Adi Tatarko and Jack Dorsey, among many others. In aggregate, Sequoia-backed companies account for more than 20% of NASDAQ’s total value. We’re proud that their success also fuels great causes. The vast majority of money we invest is on behalf of non-profits and schools like the Ford Foundation, Mayo Clinic and MIT, which means that the returns generated from the incredible achievements of founders can make a massive difference.
Member, Board of Directors
2022
Member, Board of Directors
2012
Member, Board of Directors
2014
Member, Board of Directors
2011
Member, Board of Directors
2012
Member, Board of Directors
2023
Member, Board of Directors
2020
Member, Board of Directors
2020
Member, Board of Directors
2018
Education
M.S.
1994 - 1996
B.A.
1990 - 1994
High School
1987 - 1990
Investments
Latest Articles
Outlier’s Path - Outlier’s Path
Talks about Outlier founders, company building and mindset
Ecstatic Highs and Suicidal Lows - Outlier’s Path
Talks about strategic planning, milestone achievement and emotional highs and lows
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy - Outlier’s Path
Talks about self-fulfilling prophecy, Robert K. Merton and Pygmalion effect