Matthew Terrell

Matthew Terrell is a tech talent scout and investor currently serving as a Scout at Sequoia Capital in San Francisco, California. Before transitioning into venture capital, he worked as a software engineer and product manager at early-stage technology startups after studying computer science at Stanford University. Since joining the Sequoia Scout Program in early 2024, Terrell has focused on sourcing pre-seed and seed investments across artificial intelligence, machine learning, and developer tools. His work involves identifying promising founders from the Y Combinator alumni network and collaborating alongside industry figures like Pat Grady and Garry Tan. In 2025, he participated in the selection process for the Sequoia Arc fellowship and shared insights on AI infrastructure with his audience of over 15,000 followers on X. Terrell leverages his technical background to bridge emerging frontier technology trends with early-stage investment opportunities.