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Silicon Valley’s VC Smackdown Dominates Tech Twitter

Nicole Kristine Jovero
Last updated: July 31, 2024 1:56 am
Nicole Kristine Jovero
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  • Silicon Valley VCs engage in public Twitter feud over past controversies.
  • High-profile names trade accusations about founder mistreatment and ethics.
  • Industry insiders worry about damage to VC’s reputation among entrepreneurs.

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Founders vs. funders – the gloves come offAccusations fly in 280 characters or less

Founders vs. funders – the gloves come off

A decade-old feud between venture capitalist David Sacks and Rippling founder Parker Conrad has erupted into a full-blown Twitter war, drawing in big names from Silicon Valley’s elite.

The dispute centers around their previous company, Zenefits, and has reignited discussions about investor-founder relationships in the tech world.

Accusations fly in 280 characters or less

The drama unfolded when Conrad responded to a political post by Sacks, referencing the Zenefits controversy. Sacks fired back, citing Conrad’s SEC sanctions.

Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham jumped in, accusing Sacks of mistreating founders. The exchange quickly escalated, pulling in other prominent figures like Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince.

As the public spat continues, some industry insiders are expressing concern about the damage such conflicts inflict on venture capital’s image.

Critics argue that the bickering and name-calling undermine the “founder-friendly” persona many VCs cultivate, potentially deterring entrepreneurs from seeking VC funding.

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