Sequoia's Doug Leone says he got a tooth removed without Novocaine to attend a meeting
Doug Leone, Sequoia Capital's longtime partner, said he needed to attend a meeting after a tooth removal. So he said he skipped the local anesthetic.
Sequoia Capital's Doug Leone revealed in an interview that he once underwent a dental procedure without Novocaine to attend a meeting. The Sequoia Capital partner, known for his fearless approach to career moves, explained that he opted for the painless procedure during an interview on the David Senra podcast. Leone, who once slept in his car during a period of financial hardship following a divorce, said he wanted to test his mettle and prove his mettle.
The dentist initially warned him that being numb might make him sound or look funny, but Leone decided to embrace the fear and see if he was truly a "badass." His decision to forego Novocaine has since made the rounds on the internet, with people comparing him to Chuck Norris. Leone's fearless attitude, which he embraces as a means to stay relevant in the rapidly changing tech industry, has defined his career, which spans over three decades at Sequoia Capital.
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