Why I Did Not Go To Jail

2/19/2014

In this blog post, the author, Ben Horowitz, discusses an incident during his time as CEO of LoudCloud when he was investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for potential fraud. The author explains his decision to fight the charges instead of settling, despite the advice of legal counsel. He provides insights into the legal process and the challenges he faced during the investigation. Ultimately, the author shares his relief and gratitude for being acquitted of all charges, and reflects on the lessons he learned from the experience, particularly in relation to integrity and the importance of standing up for what one believes in.

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