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Decibel
@DecibelVC
Founders investing in founders. We're an independent VC firm pushing the conventional boundaries of early stage investing.
Palo Alto, CA
decibel.vc
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Mar 26, 2019
    “When a company decides that what’s going on outside its four walls is as interesting as what’s going on inside its four walls is when it can partner with entrepreneurs and together invent the future” @jonsakoda on the culture @cisco
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    Cisco is backing a new early-stage venture firm with Jon Sakoda, formerly of NEA
    From cnbc.com
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Jun 20, 2020
    Entrepreneurs are working hard to challenge the status quo, and it's an important time for innovative leadership. This Friday, join us for a discussion with @RSherman_25 on how to push the boundaries of conventional thinking in our industry. RSVP here: w.tame.events/e/144668403
    Invitation details on left (June 26 at 10 am pst) with a photo on the right of Jon Sakoda and Richard Sherman
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Jun 30, 2020
    "We must appreciate every person's contributions, because a team wins when we get it done together." Listen to this inspiring discussion between @RSherman_25 and successful entrepreneurs on how to build great companies and a winning culture. Watch: decibel.vc/the-blast/webi…
    Photo of 6 people's faces: Richard Sherman, Jon Sakoda, Bhaskar Sunkara, Michelle Zatlyn, Dug Song, and Delane Parnell
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Mar 30, 2019
    "Cisco just demonstrated what I think is a better way to peel that banana and it is called Decibel." @Cisco @ChuckRobbins @jonsakoda @salvagno #exponentialpower #unfairadvantage
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    Cisco’s Decibel Changes the Nature of Enterprise Funded VCs | IT Business Edge
    From itbusinessedge.com
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Jul 18, 2019
    Getting a company off the ground can be scary, but it's an experience many wouldn't trade for the world.
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Mar 10, 2020
    The entrepreneurial journey is similar to one's own life journey. There’s loneliness, fear, pride, and growth. But one of the most important parts of the journey is learning how to quickly adapt during periods of change.
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Sep 30, 2021
    Today we’re excited to announce the official launch of #TheDecibelPodcast — available on @Apple, @Spotify, and @Stitcher! Tune in to Episode 1 to hear @jonsakoda in conversation with @dugsong, co-founder and CEO of @duosec (acquired by @Cisco for $2.4B).
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Sep 17, 2019
    I’ve learned so much from from experienced mentors. Creating something new is difficult, so I’m eager to be the kind of mentor that I sought out during my early years in this industry.  – @mroesch, Founder of @Sourcefire and advisor at @DecibelVC
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Oct 4, 2021
    Twilio has some of the best #docs. @andrewtorkbaker shares how @Twilio builds lasting developer loyalty from #quickstarts, to #tutorials, to online training, to success metrics, to the type of talent he hires. #plg Read more:
    decibel.vc
    Lessons from Twilio: How To Build Developer Loyalty with Docs and Dev Ed
    Andrew Baker, Twilio’s Director of Developer Education, describes the playbook they use to build developer love. From API reference to quickstarts, to tutorials, to online training, to success...
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Jun 9, 2021
    We’re thrilled to announce @frfrdufour as Decibel’s Marketing Partner and CMO in Residence. Please welcome François to the Decibel Family - our Q+A with François is here: decibel.vc/content/franco…
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Sep 18, 2019
    If we are going to build a safer Internet, we need to work together. @dugsong talks about our investment in the first company to create a search engine for the world to see their networks, devices, and attack surface areas: @censysio. decibel.vc/the-blast/2019…
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    May 7, 2019
    Great teams great ideas... IEC finals #exponentialpower #CiscoInnovates #WeAreCisco
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Apr 23, 2020
    We are excited to welcome @otawakol as a Founder Advisor at Decibel! As a serial entrepreneur whose career spans 3 decades, Omar will advise founders on how to start and run companies through unprecedented times. His words for founders here: decibel.vc/the-blast/2020…
    Omar Tawakol, Founder Advisor at Decibel, speaking on a stage
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    Decibel
    @DecibelVC
    Dec 13, 2019
    Lean into your ideas with an unrelenting passion. This is how we create new products and imagine new markets.

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