I was about to write and angel check to a founder.
Then he told me how he used novocaine for a recent root canal.
I ripped up the check on the spot. Can't trust a founder that soft.
Sequoia partner Doug Leone reveals he got a root canal with no Novocaine to see if he was really a badass
"I had to get a root canal. And I had to go to a meeting right after that. I told the dentist, drill without any Novocaine.β
βMy whole life, I wanted to see if I was a
"I've had deep conviction in AI from day one. I was early and frankly most VCs are just tourists in this space."
- Kevin, 44, AI investor since 2023
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