a16z's Martin Casado: I'd rather put soy sauce in my eye than do PE

firstadopter · x · 2026-08-27

a16z partner Martin Casado expressed strong disdain for Private Equity, stating he would rather put soy sauce and salt in his eye than do PE which is basically 'firing people for a living.' He reaffirmed his commitment to being an early-stage tech investor focused on growth, stating 'that's just who I am.'

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