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Decibel
@DecibelVC
Founders investing in founders. We're an independent VC firm pushing the conventional boundaries of early stage investing.
Palo Alto, CA
Joined March 2019
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    “When a company decides that what’s going on outside its four walls is as interesting as what’s going on inside its four walls is when it can partner with entrepreneurs and together invent the future” @jonsakoda on the culture @cisco
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    Entrepreneurs are working hard to challenge the status quo, and it's an important time for innovative leadership. This Friday, join us for a discussion with @RSherman_25 on how to push the boundaries of conventional thinking in our industry. RSVP here: w.tame.events/e/144668403
    Invitation details on left (June 26 at 10 am pst) with a photo on the right of Jon Sakoda and Richard Sherman
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    "We must appreciate every person's contributions, because a team wins when we get it done together." Listen to this inspiring discussion between @RSherman_25 and successful entrepreneurs on how to build great companies and a winning culture. Watch: decibel.vc/the-blast/webi…
    Photo of 6 people's faces: Richard Sherman, Jon Sakoda, Bhaskar Sunkara, Michelle Zatlyn, Dug Song, and Delane Parnell
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    "Cisco just demonstrated what I think is a better way to peel that banana and it is called Decibel." @Cisco @ChuckRobbins @jonsakoda @salvagno #exponentialpower #unfairadvantage
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    Getting a company off the ground can be scary, but it's an experience many wouldn't trade for the world.
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    The entrepreneurial journey is similar to one's own life journey. There’s loneliness, fear, pride, and growth. But one of the most important parts of the journey is learning how to quickly adapt during periods of change.
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    Today we’re excited to announce the official launch of #TheDecibelPodcast — available on @Apple, @Spotify, and @Stitcher! Tune in to Episode 1 to hear @jonsakoda in conversation with @dugsong, co-founder and CEO of @duosec (acquired by @Cisco for $2.4B).
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    I’ve learned so much from from experienced mentors. Creating something new is difficult, so I’m eager to be the kind of mentor that I sought out during my early years in this industry.  – @mroesch, Founder of @Sourcefire and advisor at @DecibelVC
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    Twilio has some of the best #docs. @andrewtorkbaker shares how @Twilio builds lasting developer loyalty from #quickstarts, to #tutorials, to online training, to success metrics, to the type of talent he hires. #plg Read more:
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    We’re thrilled to announce @frfrdufour as Decibel’s Marketing Partner and CMO in Residence. Please welcome François to the Decibel Family - our Q+A with François is here: decibel.vc/content/franco…
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    If we are going to build a safer Internet, we need to work together. @dugsong talks about our investment in the first company to create a search engine for the world to see their networks, devices, and attack surface areas: @censysio. decibel.vc/the-blast/2019…
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    We are excited to welcome @otawakol as a Founder Advisor at Decibel! As a serial entrepreneur whose career spans 3 decades, Omar will advise founders on how to start and run companies through unprecedented times. His words for founders here: decibel.vc/the-blast/2020…
    Omar Tawakol, Founder Advisor at Decibel, speaking on a stage
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    Lean into your ideas with an unrelenting passion. This is how we create new products and imagine new markets.