TechFlow news: Michelle Fradin, former partner at Sequoia Capital who led its investment in FTX, announced on X that she has joined OpenAI. Michelle will be responsible for data work to help OpenAI (ChatGPT) build more useful models.
Previously, on July 20, Sequoia Capital announced that long-time partner Michael Moritz will leave the firm to focus on its independent wealth management business, Sequoia Heritage. Other departing members include senior partner Mike Vernal, Michelle Fradin who led Sequoia’s investment decision in FTX, as well as partners Kais Khimji and Daniel Chen (who describes himself on Twitter as a "crypto maxi"). A Sequoia spokesperson said Vernal will retain his board seat.





