Kleiner Perkins controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
Ellen Pao discrimination lawsuit
Ellen Pao sued Kleiner Perkins, alleging gender discrimination and retaliation connected with her employment and promotion. The case went to trial in 2015, when a jury found for Kleiner Perkins. The proceedings nevertheless generated substantial discussion about gender inequality and workplace practices in the venture-capital industry.