When Cases Of Wilful Misconduct Arise, VCs Must Probe: Rajan Anandan
Rajan Anandan, managing director, Sequoia Capital, believes that no amount of oversight or audits can ensure proper governance at a company if there is a lack of commitment to the cause on part of the founders. However, what matters is the action taken when there is evidence of wilful wrongdoing. Edited excerpts:
Outlook Business Team - February 27, 2023
Sequoia Stuck Between Start-Up Frauds And Controversies
Every time an Indian start-up hits headlines for wrong reasons, Sequoia Capital and its most famous fund manager Shailendra Singh are in the spotlight. Is it the doing of their rivals? Or, are there serious issues that the VC firm needs to address? Can Singh pull Sequoia out of troubled waters?
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Promising Future, Undecided VCs
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