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At Sands Capital, we strive to hire exceptional talent who will live our values and support our efforts to deliver on our mission.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

Public Equity

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

Venture and Growth Equity

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

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Emerson F. Bluhm, CFA

Portfolio Manager
Sr. Research Analyst

Joined Sands Capital

2010

Work Experience

Sands Capital (2019 - 2021)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2015 - 2019)
Arlington, VA | Research Analyst

Sands Capital (2012 - 2014)
Arlington, VA | Sr. Research Associate

Sands Capital (2010 - 2011)
Arlington, VA | Research Associate

Education

Washington & Lee University (2009)
BS | Accounting and Business Administration

Emerson is a co-portfolio manager of the Sands Capital Technology Innovators strategy and Focus 5, 10, and 15 strategies and a senior research analyst primarily covering software businesses.

Emerson joined Sands Capital in 2010 as a research associate and was promoted to senior research associate in 2012, research analyst in 2015, and senior research analyst in 2019. He was named co-portfolio manager of the Technology Innovators strategy in 2021 and of the Focus 5, 10, and 15 strategies in 2022.

Emerson received a BS in accounting and business administration from Washington and Lee University. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Business Perspectives
Episode 1: Samsara
In this episode of What Matters Most, we explore Samsara’s innovative approach to data collection and visualization. Learn about the company’s rapid growth, market potential, and competitive advantages — as well as what international expansion could mean for the business.
Investment Strategy
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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