Sequoia slimming down to 'play offense' amid fast AI-driven change, partner says
KateClarkTweets · x · 2026-11-05
At WSJ Tech Live in Napa, journalist Kate Clark interviewed Sequoia partner Grady Lee about big changes at the firm. Lee said the firm is slimming down in order to "play offense" in a world of extremely fast, AI-driven change. The interview also touches on the midterm elections and the AI bubble; full video available.
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