Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
18 hours ago
- #Sequoia Capital
- #controversy
- #Shaun Maguire
- Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire falsely accused a Palestinian student of involvement in the Brown University mass shooting and an MIT professor's murder.
- Authorities identified the actual shooter as Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national.
- Maguire's inflammatory posts targeting Muslims and pro-Palestine activists have drawn backlash, including calls for his firing.
- Sequoia's new leadership faces scrutiny over whether they will address Maguire's controversial social media activity.
- Former managing partner Roelof Botha defended Maguire's behavior, citing 'free speech' and diversity of opinions.
- Maguire has led investments in defense tech and AI startups, with ties to Elon Musk's companies.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Maguire's accusations as 'deeply irresponsible and incredibly dangerous.'