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Uncovering Europe’s Next Generation of Global Leaders

From aquaculture to semiconductors, European firms are quietly becoming global leaders in innovation, sustainability, and value creation.

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Revolutionizing Public Safety: The Axon Ecosystem

In this episode of What Matters Most, ⁠Sands Capital Portfolio Manager and Sr. Research Analyst Danielle Menichella discusses the business’ journey from Taser maker to artificial intelligence-powered software developer. 

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Fostering Long-Term Thinking

Executive Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Brian Christiansen discusses the importance of candor, collaboration, and entrepreneurialism in creating a culture that promotes long-term thinking.

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FPT Harnesses Education to Transform Talent Landscape

FPT has harnessed education to drive Vietnam’s digital transformation and human-capital development.

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

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Kevin G. Murphy, CFA

Sr. Director, Client Relations

Joined Sands Capital

2002

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2002 - 2015)
Arlington, VA | Director, Wealth Management Group, Portfolio Manager

Marriott International (1999 - 2001)
Washington, D.C. | Sr. Manager, Business Strategy/ Business Analysis

Advisory Board Company (1996 - 1997)
Washington, D.C. | Marketing Associate

Dole/Kemp '96 (1995 - 1997)
Washington, D.C. | Sr. Budget Manager

Bush/Quayle '92 (1991 - 1993)
Washington, D.C. | Compliance Analyst

Education

Georgetown University (1999)
MBA | McDonough School of Business

Colorado College (1991)
BA | Political Science

Kevin is a senior director of client relations. He joined the firm in 2002 and has held several roles since then, including portfolio manager and director in the firm’s wealth management group.

Earlier in his career, Kevin was a senior manager of business strategy and analysis at Marriott International.

Kevin received an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and earned his BA in political science from Colorado College. He is a CFA® charterholder.

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Exploring AI’s Ever-Evolving Value Chain
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Globant Takes a Design-First Approach to Pure-Play Digital Services
Pure-play businesses have become a staple investment for Sands Capital. Discover the story behind Globant, a growing leader in IT Services, whose more than 1,500 Fortune 500 and Fortune 2000 clients rely on it to deliver cutting edge technologies and customized solutions for even their loftiest technology goals.
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Its mission is simple: protect life, preserve truth, and accelerate justice. As ⁠Axon Enterprises⁠ innovates to try to achieve that goal, its solutions are rapidly becoming the industry standard. Listen as we discuss the business’ journey from Taser maker to artificial intelligence-powered software developer.
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