Michael Moritz on Origin Stories, Exile, and Obsessive Curiosity

Michael Moritz, former journalist and Sequoia partner, talks with Tyler about his varied life. They explore his childhood in Wales, his journey from history major to venture capitalist, and the role of unsatisfied curiosity in a life well-lived. Moritz reflects on exile, returning to Germany, and the dynamics of parenting and memory. He also shares lessons from supporting the Booker Prize, improving nonprofit governance, and controlling his own calendar after a cancer diagnosis. The conversation covers art, literature, and why broad curiosity may be undervalued.