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“I think of myself as just another consumer.”

Quote by Roelof Botha

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Roelof Botha (born September 19, 1973) is a South African-American venture capitalist and a partner at Sequoia Capital. He is renowned for his early investments in iconic companies such as YouTube, Instagram, and Square. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Cape Town and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Before joining Sequoia Capital, he worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Botha's investment portfolio spans social media, fintech, and artificial intelligence, making him a key figure in Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem. He is often called a 'unicorn hunter' for his ability to identify high-growth startups. more

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