Jeff Horing - Building Insight Partners - [Invest Like the Best, EP.440]
My guest today is Jeff Horing. Jeff cofounded Insight Partners and has been the Managing Director since 1995. This is one of Jeff’s first public conversations about building one of the world’s most successful technology investment firms with over $100 billion in AUM. Jeff reveals the mechanics behind Insight's legendary sourcing machine—60-80 people systematically calling companies worldwide. He explains their contrarian "one fund" strategy that deploys $12 billion across everything from $10M growth deals to billion-dollar buyouts, and why he thinks this creates unmatched competitive advantages. We discuss remarkable talent diaspora, AI representing a "TAM accelerator," and Insight’s five-ingredient framework for perfect investments. Please enjoy this great conversation with Jeff Horing. F
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PatrickMy guest today is Jeff Horing. Jeff co-founded and leads Insight Partners and has been the managing director since 1995.
This is one of Jeff's first public conversations about building one of the world's most successful technology investment firms. With over $100 billion of assets under management, Jeff reveals the mechanics behind Insight's legendary sourcing machine: 60 to 80 people systematically calling companies worldwide.
He explains their contrarian One Fund strategy that deploys $12 billion across everything from $10 million growth deals to billion-dollar buyouts and why he thinks this creates unmatched competitive advantages. We discussed their remarkable talent diaspora, AI representing a TAM accelerator, and Insight's 5 ingredients framework for perfect investments. Please enjoy this great conversation with Jeff Horing.
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