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Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The partnership came together when I realized my heart wasn't in venture capital; I wanted to build. I felt lost after leaving Dropbox, where I was part of a product that 400-500 million people were using.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In building businesses, many great companies didn't start the way we storytell them. For example, IBM started as a private equity rollup.

JK

Jeffrey Katzenberg

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

When I was 22, I wanted fortune and fame, so I went to Hollywood. I always looked for the best tools to realize exciting stories, partnering with tech leaders like Steve Jobs at Pixar.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In our partnership, we have a unique blend of building companies and investing in them. We aim to create one or two companies a year, and we've created about 10 or 11 so far.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We emulate the Founders Fund, which built companies and invested in others. We enjoy creating and building while also finding and betting on great founders.

JK

Jeffrey Katzenberg

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The value of storytelling is fundamental to every business. Founders need to explain their ideas to attract talent and raise capital; storytelling is at the core of business building.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The process of decision-making in our partnership is collaborative; we value everyone's opinion and encourage open discussion, leading to a consensus rather than a vote.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I love this idea; it's the greatest thing I've ever heard. This is a stupid idea; we should not be doing this. Are those the same idea? Oh yeah, multiple times a day.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In Hollywood, failing has a stigma that feels personal, while in Silicon Valley, failure is often seen as a learning opportunity. This difference shapes how we approach risk and innovation.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We're excited about the current moment in tech, which feels like a transformative time similar to the rise of social media and mobile devices. We're seeing revolutionary changes driven by AI and supercomputing.

SJ

Sujay Jaswa

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In our industry, there are about five to fifteen billion-dollar companies created every year. Our goal is to identify at least one or two of these each year from our portfolio.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I need to pick one side when making investment decisions, as both sides can be great answers, but clarity is essential.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

1% of all exits drive about 50 to 55% of value in venture capital, highlighting the power law in investments.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

My best personal investments were a third of my net worth in Facebook at an $8 billion valuation, which allowed me to transition to Dropbox.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We focus on investing in companies that can potentially become generational, even at high valuations, if they have the right market adjacencies.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The biggest mistake in WonderCo's history was not doing venture investments from 2016 to 2020, missing opportunities with talented founders from Dropbox.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We prioritize hiring super talented individuals who fit our culture and are incredibly hardworking, regardless of their experience.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

AI will not replace people; rather, those who know how to apply AI will replace those who do not.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The transition to computer animation was disruptive, requiring many artists to adapt or be left behind, similar to the current AI revolution.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Embracing change is crucial; we are currently in an intelligence revolution, and resisting it can lead to obsolescence.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Our product leverages data to provide parents with insights about their children's online behavior, helping them to be better parents.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We are on a mission to empower parents with insights into their children's online activities without invading their privacy.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The data from our beta users revealed alarming statistics about mental health issues among children, emphasizing the need for our product.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

We aim to provide parents with tools to monitor their children's online activities while respecting their privacy and autonomy.

TL

The Logan Bartlett Show Cast

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

The partnership dynamic between us is built on trust and a shared commitment to creating impactful solutions together.

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