Abheek Anand is a former entrepreneur whose startup was acquired by Facebook, giving him an uncommon founder-to-big-tech-to-VC path among India and Southeast Asia investors. He moved from San Francisco to Singapore to build Sequoia's Southeast Asia practice and emphasizes "endurance" as the key trait he seeks in founders, focusing on long-term resilience over speed or valuation.

• Strong focus on the Asian technology ecosystem and how it compares to Silicon Valley. Frequently highlights the rise of innovation in the East, noting how the Bay Area is starting to look to China for trends, and points out the long-term demographic advantages India holds over Western nations.
• Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and deep technology. Shows excitement for advancements in machine learning, such as Generative Adversarial Networks used for photography, and celebrates portfolio companies like Appier that lead in the Asian AI sector.
• Interest in financial technology and the mechanics of payment platforms. Analyzes what drives growth in apps like WeChat Pay, specifically noting the importance of business communication channels, while maintaining a skeptical view of the hype surrounding initial coin offerings and blockchain advertising.
• Passion for reading, specifically at the intersection of history and graphic novels. Shares recommendations for books regarding the history of Singapore and expresses appreciation for educational startups that combine technical subjects like math with art and fantasy.
• Commitment to social impact and community aid during crises. Actively uses the platform to organize relief for events like the Mumbai rains and earthquakes in Indonesia, and seeks hardware donations for NGOs supporting trafficked women.
• Advocacy for workforce diversity and returning professionals. Supports programs that help people re-enter the workforce after long gaps, citing Facebook's return-to-work program as a model that more Asian organizations should adopt.