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Investment Strategy
AI at a Crossroads: Rational Optimism in the Face of Fear
The recent “Global Intelligence Crisis” scenario has amplified concerns that AI-driven displacement of white-collar labor could undermine consumption and destabilize economic growth. While these fears are understandable, history suggests that transformative technologies have repeatedly reshaped, not collapsed, economic systems.
Investment Strategy
Debugging the AI Narrative in Software
AI-driven disruption has sparked indiscriminate selling across software. We believe important distinctions are being overlooked, creating long-term opportunities in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and select vertical and mission-critical platforms.
Investment Strategy
Strengthening Resilience in a Fragmenting World
AI and cybersecurity are becoming core pillars of resilience as geopolitical and technological disruption accelerates. Organizations must pair proactive AI adoption with stronger cyber defenses to withstand faster, more automated threats.
Investment Strategy
The New Gravity of Space
Falling launch costs and increasingly reliable networks are reshaping the space industry. Sr. Research Analyst Massimo Marolo, CFA, discusses how this market is evolving and why it matters.
Investment Strategy
Five Forces Powering the Next Decade of Growth
Investors face geopolitical tension, market volatility, and uncertainty about interest rates and inflation. We stay focused on secular trends that can persist through the day-to-day noise and reward long-term ownership.
Investment Culture
Fostering Long-Term Thinking
Executive Managing Director and Sr. Portfolio Manager Brian Christiansen discusses the importance of candor, collaboration, and entrepreneurialism in creating a culture that promotes long-term thinking.
Investment Culture
Obvious. Difficult. Repeatable.
Our edge is our culture that helps us do the obvious but hard things. We own many high-quality businesses and hold them with discipline over long periods of time.
Investment Strategy
Capture the Rise; Survive the Fall
AI is pushing markets higher but not without warning signs. Our focus is on strong companies that can deliver through the ups and downs.
Events
Michael Clarke, Michael Graninger, and Barron Martin Jr. Named to Washingtonian’s 2025 Tech Titans List
The publication recognized the three among the most innovative and influential figures in D.C.’s tech community. No payment was provided for this ranking. Washingtonian is not a client or otherwise affiliated with Sands Capital.
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