My firstminute with Jess Lee (Sequoia, Polyvore)
My firstminute is a series of informal talks with global leaders sharing stories about the earliest days of their career, how they overcame some of their toughest challenges, and how they now enjoy supporting the next generation. On Friday 5th June 2020, Steve Crossan, Venture Partner at firstminute capital, hosted Jess Lee, Partner at Sequoia Capital and former CEO at Polyvore. Over her illustrious career, Jess has spent time working as Product Manager at Google, as CEO at Polyvore, and most recently as Partner at Sequoia Capital, where she became the youngest partner as well as the firm's first female Partner in the United States. Steve spent time exploring the many aspects of Jess' journey, her focus on consumer and community, and her outlook for the future of venture and startups.