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What Holdco Investors Can Learn from Neil Mehta (Never Outsource DD!)

Neil Mehta built Greenoaks Capital into one of the most successful — and secretive — investment firms in the world. While most VCs chase hype, Neil built a reputation for radical focus, long-term thinking, and doing his own diligence.

In this solo research episode, I break down what holdco builders, private equity investors, and traditional business owners can learn from Mehta’s strategy — from his obsession with simplicity to how he scaled Greenoaks to $15b AUM without raising hype-driven rounds.

Key topics in this episode:

- Why Greenoaks avoids traditional venture traps

- The importance of…

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