BOTHA ROELOF

About BOTHA ROELOF

Roelof Botha is a prominent technology executive and investor best known for his leadership role at Sequoia Capital, where he serves as Managing Partner. In that capacity, he oversees Sequoia’s U.S. and European operations and focuses on investments in internet, services, and software companies. Before joining Sequoia, he held senior roles at PayPal, including Chief Financial Officer, helping guide the company through its early expansion, its 2002 initial public offering, and later its acquisition by eBay. ([gsb.stanford.edu](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/events/view-top-roelof-botha?utm_source=openai)) His career is closely tied to several major U.S.-listed technology companies. He has served on the board of MongoDB since December 2013 and is a member of the Audit Committee. He has also served on the board of Block, Inc. since 2011 and on the board of Unity Software since 2009, where he currently serves as Lead Independent Director. In addition, he served on Eventbrite’s board until June 2022 and previously sat on the board of Xoom Corporation until its acquisition by PayPal in 2015. ([investors.mongodb.com](https://investors.mongodb.com/board-member/roelof-botha?utm_source=openai)) Within the venture capital and governance ecosystem, Botha is recognized for identifying and supporting high-potential technology businesses at an early stage. Notable companies associated with his investing track record include MongoDB, Block, Unity, Eventbrite, 23andMe, and Bird. His expertise spans corporate finance, board governance, growth strategy, and support for technology companies through pivotal moments such as financing rounds, IPOs, and strategic transactions. ([gsb.stanford.edu](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/events/view-top-roelof-botha?utm_source=openai))