Acquired Sequoia Capital Part II (with Doug Leone)
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Feb 18, 2020 
Doug Leone, Global Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital, shares his journey from an immigrant in America to a leading venture capitalist. He reflects on pivotal moments, including the firm's successful investments in companies like Google and the lessons learned from missing out on Facebook. Leone emphasizes the importance of patience and ethical decision-making in venture capital, as well as the commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through financial challenges. His candid anecdotes reveal the evolution of Sequoia Capital as a respected force in the global investment landscape.
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Leone's Immigration
- Doug Leone's family immigrated to the US from Italy when he was 11, joining his aunt who had married an American lieutenant.
- After two years apart from his father, Leone arrived in New York and experienced culture shock and a difficult adjustment to American high school.
Culture Shock and Resilience
- Leone's high school experience in the US was a stark contrast to his loving upbringing in Italy, marked by emotional and physical abuse.
- This duality shaped his personality, combining warmth and a tough, resilient exterior.
Transformation and Intuition
- Leone's Myers-Briggs personality type evolved from process-driven to intuitive after taking on a leadership role at Sequoia.
- He emphasizes the possibility of personal transformation, citing himself and Michael Dell as examples of significant shifts in personality type.