https://www.cnet.com/news/silicon-valley-vc-quits-firm-amid-reports-of-sexual-misconduct/ >Shervin Pishevar, an embattled venture capitalist accused of sexual harassment and assault, is stepping down from the Silicon Valley investment firm he co-founded. >Pishevar announced his resignation from Sherpa Capital on Thursday, a little more than a week after he said he was taking leave from the VC firm and Hyperloop One to focus on legal action directed at what he calls a "smear campaign" against him. Pishevar, who denies the allegations, said his resignation was intended to insulate the firm from the controversy.