Sequoia names Alfred Lin and Pat Grady as new Co-Stewards as Roelof Botha steps down
Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Botha passed the leadership baton to Lin and Grady.
Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Botha passed the leadership baton to Lin and Grady.
At Disrupt, Botha had advice for founders who are swimming in terms sheets right now.
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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For more than two decades, Botha has helped shape some of the world’s most iconic companies — and his perspective has never been more important.