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Decoding Software's Future

The combination of software and the move to cloud computing remains one of the largest secular growth trends we see, which is driving increased demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across every sector of the economy.

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Episode 10: Flutter

In this episode of What Matters Most, we delve deep into the world of online sports betting, focusing on the global leader, Flutter. Research Analyst Katherine Bates joins us to discuss Flutter’s journey, its innovative strategies, and how it’s transforming the gambling landscape.

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Instilling a Long-term Focus

At Sands Capital we encourage our investment team to think in decades not quarters. Director of Research Michael Raab, CFA discusses how culture can support the visionary research needed to find businesses creating the future.

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Nubank Transforming the Industry, One Market at a Time

Nu Holdings’ Nubank focuses on driving financial inclusion among underbanked populations who lack sufficient access to mainstream financial services and products, including access to common banking services, such as credit cards or loans.

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Philosophy & Approach

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that, over time, stock prices will reflect the earnings power and growth of the underlying businesses.

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Stewardship

Our latest annual report offers a comprehensive view of how we add value through active stewardship.

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Public Equity

Our newest strategy takes an unconstrained approach to seeking the best growth businesses outside of the U.S.

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Venture & Growth Equity

Sands Capital invests in innovative businesses across all stages of the growth spectrum

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Andrew Gavlin

Vice President

Joined Sands Capital

2018

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2022 - 2023)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Research Associate

Sands Capital (2018 – 2021)
Arlington, VA | Research Associate

Education

Washington & Lee University (2018)
BS | Accounting and Business Administration
BS | Political Philosophy

Andrew is a vice president on the Global Innovation strategy. He joined Sands Capital in 2018 as a research associate and was promoted to senior research associate in 2022. He supports research on public and private technology businesses. Andrew received a BS in accounting and business administration and a BS in political philosophy from Washington and Lee University.

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