Sequoia Capital is facing intense backlash after one of its partners made inflammatory comments on X (formerly Twitter). The incident has ignited a wider conversation about bigotry, values, and accountability in tech leadership.
In this clip, Chris and Shira analyze what the scandal reveals about Silicon Valley’s shifting moral compass, and why founders and VCs can no longer separate ethics from business. They also address how this impacts hiring, portfolio trust, and the broader reputation of top-tier venture capital firms.
In this clip:
* The full story behind the viral tweet from a Sequoia partner
* Why over 900 tech leaders demanded accountability
* How public backlash is forcing VCs to rethink their public image
* What founders should consider when choosing their investors
Clip from Reacts episode 'Musk Launches 'America Party' + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal': https://youtu.be/hxsWTE6b3zY
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