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Core Insights - Roelof Botha has stepped down as the global leader of Sequoia Capital after just over three years, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady taking over the management of the firm [1][3][5] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Botha's resignation was reportedly due to a revolt by three senior partners against his management style, which was described as domineering [3][5] - The unique governance structure of Sequoia Capital allows partners to vote on leadership changes, which was utilized in this instance [5][6] - Lin and Grady will jointly manage the firm, with Andrew Reed taking over Grady's previous role focused on growth-stage startups [5][7] Group 2: Investment Strategy and Focus - Sequoia Capital has historically invested in major tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Alibaba, and has a strong presence in the AI sector [3][4] - Under Botha's leadership, Sequoia returned over $50 billion to its partners since 2017, but there were concerns about the firm's AI investment strategy being too cautious [5][9] - The new leadership aims to increase investments in AI, having recently raised a $750 million early-stage fund and a $200 million seed fund focused on AI startups [9][10] Group 3: Cultural and Governance Issues - The firm faced a "crisis of trust" due to internal conflicts and public controversies, including a partner's offensive social media comments that led to a resignation [6][5] - The management changes reflect broader concerns about the firm's culture and values, particularly in relation to its treatment of diversity and inclusion [6][5]