Doug Leone's first deal since returning to Sequoia is a company that wins customers via 'Whopathons'
nmasc_ · x · 2026-10-22
A Bloomberg reporter interviews Sequoia's Doug Leone about his first investment since returning to an active investing role at the firm — surprisingly, a company that acquires customers through "Whopathons." Details in the full Bloomberg piece.
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