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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 34 MIN

Sequoia's Roelof Boetha Reveals The Secret to Surviving When Everyone Else Fails

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Have your own questions? Continue the conversation with Roelof's Delphi: ⁠https://www.delphi.ai/roelofbothaCreate your own digital mind: ⁠https://studio.delphi.ai/identitySequoia Managing Partner Roelof Botha on surviving PayPal’s near-collapse to shaping companies like Square and YouTube, this episode unpacks how enduring companies are built-not by hype, but by discipline and clarity. Discover how existential threat forges resilience, why delayed gratification is the ultimate founder edge, and how to think like an actuary when the market turns. A rare look inside the operating philosophy that’s guided Silicon Valley’s most iconic firms for two decades.📌 The Library of Minds is brought to you by Delphi - create a digital version of your mind, scale your thinking, and connect with others interactively. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.delphi.ai/⁠⁠⁠📺 Watch future episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://libraryofminds.com⁠

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