How to build a $100bn company in Europe, with Sequoia's Luciana Lixandru

23 Oct 2025 • 25 min • EN
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This week it’s another special episode recorded live at the Sifted Summit, with host Amy sitting down with Sequoia Capital’s Luciana Lixandru. Luciana, who established the legendary Silicon Valley firm"s presence in Europe in 2020, discusses the continent’s “Act Two”, and ambitions to build $100bn companies. She talks about what Sequoia looks for in founders, how to build a defensible AI business and why she believes London is becoming the centre of Europe’s AI renaissance. Luciana and Amy also discuss the resurgence of robotics, why fintech still matters and how founders can balance building in Europe with winning in the US. Want to sponsor the podcast? Email commercial@sifted.eu to express your interest. PLUS: Take our listener survey here: https://form.typeform.com/to/WbVxsSv7 (T&Cs apply)

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