Who is Shaun Maguire, the VC partner facing backlash over his remarks about Zohran Mamdani

Jul 8 2025 by Business Insider

 
Venture capitalist Shaun Maguire has been embroiled in controversy over remarks he made about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

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Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital, is facing pushback over comments he made about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.Maguire is one of Silicon Valley's more outspoken supporters of President Donald Trump.His career in venture capital goes back nearly a decade, and he's led investments in...
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