Roelof Botha explains why Sequoia supports Shaun Maguire after COO quit

Sequoia’s managing partner Roelof Botha defended his colleague’s controversial comments that sparked an online backlash, arguing that the VC firm needs “spiky” people.

Oct 28, 2025 0

Roelof Botha explains why Sequoia supports Shaun Maguire after COO quit

Sequoia’s managing partner Roelof Botha defended his colleague’s controversial comments that sparked an online backlash, arguing that the VC firm needs “spiky” people.

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