Outlier’s Path - Outlier’s Path
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Alfred Lin
Partner at Sequoia Capital
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Alfred Lin is a Seed/Early partner at Sequoia Capital with a background as an operator at Zappos, Tellme, and LinkExchange. He has a successful track record of working with founders from idea to IPO and beyond, and has served on the board of directors for companies like Airbnb, DoorDash, and Houzz.
Lin's career highlights include his role as a partner at Sequoia Capital, where he invests in various sectors like fashion, retail, and enterprise, and his involvement in successful investments in companies like Faire and Truework.
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.
Sequoia Capital is a VC firm that invests in startups in the energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile industries.
Member, Board of Directors
2022
Citadel Securities is a next-generation capital markets firm delivering critical liquidity and helping to shape the markets of tomorrow.
Raised $1,150,000,000.00 from Paradigm and Sequoia Capital.
Member, Board of Directors
2012
Lake Swan Properties is a holiday home rental company.
Member, Board of Directors
2014
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses.
Raised $2,471,820,000.00 from Durable Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, T. Rowe Price and Fidelity.
Member, Board of Directors
2011
Houzz is an online platform for home remodeling, architecture, interior design, decorating, landscaping, and home improvement.
Raised $613,600,000.00 from Sina Afra.
Member, Board of Directors
2012
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Raised $821,000,000.00 from Katalyst Ventures.
Member, Board of Directors
2023
Collaborative Robotics is building robots that help in indoor and outdoor tasks alongside humans.
Raised $140,000,000.00 from Industry Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Sequoia Capital, 1984 Ventures, Lux Capital, Khosla Ventures, Calibrate Ventures, MVP Ventures, Bison Ventures and General Catalyst.
Member, Board of Directors
2020
Found is a fintech company that provides business banking services for self-employed people.
Raised $121,199,997.00 from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital and Khosla Ventures.
Member, Board of Directors
2020
Kalshi is an exchange app that allows people to trade on event outcomes.
Raised $80,150,000.00 from Sequoia Capital, Henry Kravis, Neo, MANTIS Venture Capital, Charles Schwab, SV Angel and Y Combinator.
Member, Board of Directors
2018
Truework is a one-stop platform that helps banks, lenders, and others verify income and employment.
Raised $118,900,000.00 from TransUnion.
Education
M.S.
1994 - 1996
B.A.
1990 - 1994
High School
1987 - 1990