A resignation letter from Preeti Kaur accused Carta CEO Henry Ward of showing disdain towards her, citing sexism.
Kaur disavowed the letter, claiming it was influenced by Carta's ex-CTO Jerry Talton and his lawyers during an emotional state.
Carta has faced gender bias allegations and legal battles, including complaints of gender discrimination and lawsuits involving former CTO Talton.
Kaur's letter, sent in October 2022, detailed instances where Ward made her feel vulnerable and dismissed her potential for a promotion.
Carta denied fostering a culture of sexism or retaliation, attributing Kaur's letter to emotional distress and external influence.
Kaur praised Ward's leadership and clarified that her resignation letter was a result of misunderstandings during a tumultuous period at Carta.
Talton alleged that Carta pushed Kaur to retract the letter, claiming CEO Ward and others pressured her to apologize.
Carta refuted Talton's claims, stating they had already denied the accusations in court and defended against the counterclaims.
The startup company Carta has faced several gender discrimination complaints and lawsuits involving high-profile executives and gender bias issues.
Legal battles, settlements, and internal complaints have marked Carta's history, including allegations of sexism and retaliation within the organization.