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James Flynn

Partner at Sequoia Capital

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

James Flynn is a Partner at Sequoia Capital in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in investment banking and growth equity. He has successfully navigated through roles at General Atlantic and Goldman Sachs, leveraging his skills in critical thinking and interpersonal communication to excel in the venture capital industry. Flynn's career highlights include his current role as a Partner at Sequoia Capital, focusing on investments in Series B stages across sectors like Hardware, FinTech, SaaS, and Consumer Internet. Additionally, his experience as an International Junior Squash Player for the World Squash Federation showcases his dedication and teamwork skills that complement his professional achievements.

Work Experience 

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Sequoia Capital

  • Partner

    2024 - Current

    We help the daring build legendary companies from idea to IPO and beyond.

Sequoia Capital is a VC firm that invests in startups in the energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile industries.

sequoiacap.com
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General Atlantic

  • Growth Equity

    2022 - 2023

    Tech Team

General Atlantic is a private equity firm that provides capital and strategic support for growth companies.

generalatlantic.com
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Goldman Sachs

  • Investment Banking

    2021 - 2021

    Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Group

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

goldmansachs.com
AP

Altas Partners

  • Summer Analyst

    2020 - 2020

    Altas Partners is a private equity firm based in Toronto with $7 billion in AUM.

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World Squash Federation (WSF)

  • International Junior Squash Player

    2010 - 2017

    World Junior Squash Championships, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Top 10 individual finish Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina - selected as one of four Pan-American Squash Ambassadors World Junior Squash Championships, Chennia, India - member of 5th place Team Canada, reached round of 16 individually Pan American Squash Championships, Brasilia, Brazil - Gold Medalist Boys Team Event, Bronze medalist Boys Singles; Silver medalist Mixed Doubles. 2x Canadian Junior National Champion 2019 Alex Ducas Award Winner for Canadian Junior Squash Player "who best exemplifies the spirit of fair play, enjoyment of life and commitment to excellence".

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