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Bill Coughran: Bell Labs researcher, Google executive, Sequoia Capital VC
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This podcast episode features Kevin Scott interviewing Bill Coughran. They discuss Coughran's career, leadership, and scaling teams. The conversation also touches on computer architecture revolutions and the resurgence of older tech, with Coughran sharing insights on future tech trends as a Sequoia Capital partner.
This episode talks with Bill Coughran, a leader in tech for many years. He shares stories about building teams and how computers have changed. You can also hear his thoughts on what new technology might be important in the future.
This episode offers a look at career paths and leadership lessons from a seasoned tech executive and venture capitalist. It connects current AI advancements to historical computer architecture and the broader tech landscape. Listeners gain perspective on what drives innovation and how past technological shifts inform the future. It is for anyone interested in the evolution of computing and venture capital's role in shaping tech.
- HostKevin Scott
- GuestBill CoughranPartner, Sequoia Capital
- Guest: Bill Coughran
- Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
- Length: 67 minutes
- Guest's Current Role: Partner at Sequoia Capital
Bill is one of Kevin's engineering heroes. Listen as they talk careers, leadership and scaling teams – as well as a revolution in computer architecture and the resurgence of tech from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Find out what Bill, a partner at Sequoia Capital, says about tech trends to watch.
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Questions people ask
- Who is Bill Coughran?
- Bill Coughran is a partner at Sequoia Capital, and previously held roles at Bell Labs and Google. He is described as an engineering hero by host Kevin Scott.
- What topics are discussed in the episode?
- The episode covers careers, leadership, scaling teams, computer architecture, and emerging tech trends.
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