Landon Campbell, a Chicago based General Manager at Drive Capital and host of the popular business podcast "InTheir20s", shares his journey in this episode. We cover breaking into the world of venture capital, the concept of specialized generalists, lessons from Landon's biggest interviews (people like Steve Wozniak, Ev Williams, Jason Calacanis, Beto O'Rourke, and many more), investing in creator tech and AI, the role of AI in healthcare, and the importance of partnering with high-quality investors.
Landon also discusses the significance of emotional intelligence in success, and tips for managing the ambiguity and uncertainty of one's twenties. Finally, we get into community building, the value of in-person events, and the art of connecting the dots in business networking.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Breaking into Venture Capital
00:02:27 - Discovering the Venture Capitalist Journey
00:04:23 - The Specialized Generalist Ethos
00:04:52 - The Concept of Specialized Generalists
00:07:09 - The Value of Becoming a Specialized Generalist
00:09:43 - Investing in Creator Tech with Artificial Intelligence
00:12:15 - Optimizing Fan Engagement and AI Transformation
00:00:00 - Contrarian Views on Artificial Intelligence
00:14:26 - The Importance of Companies Using Generative AI in Investment
00:14:42 - Democratizing Access to Information in Healthcare
00:14:42 - The Future of Healthcare and Value-Based Care
00:17:11 - Diligence and the Perfect Investor
00:19:48 - The Mindset of a Builder
00:22:04 - Inspiring Leaders: Emotional Intelligence and Clear Communication
00:24:33 - Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs
00:25:00 - The Ambiguous Twenties: Finding Answers in Uncertainty
00:27:02 - Making decisions in times of uncertainty
00:29:25 - Building Community through In-Person Events
00:31:37 - The Importance of Building a Community
00:34:05 - Building Community and Hosting Events
00:36:18 - Creating a Vision for Hosting Events in Chicago
00:38:32 - Connecting the Dots and Providing Value
00:40:51 - Building a Personal Brand Through Content
00:43:17 - The Crucial Role of Branding in the Industry
00:45:47 - The Power of Obsession and Storytelling
00:48:12 - The Power of Consistency and Timing
00:50:42 - The "Whack" Mini Series: Entrepreneurial Comedy
00:53:01 - Exploring Chicago's Beauty and Surprises
00:54:22 - Au Cheval: The Best Burger in America
00:54:44 - The Iconic Portillo's Experience
00:55:09 - Connecting with Landon20s on Social Media
00:55:25 - Contacting Landon via Email
00:55:25 - Effective Communication and Email Etiquette
Check out the Drive Capital:
→ Website: drivecapital.com
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/drivecapital
→ Twitter: twitter.com/drivecapital
→ Youtube: youtube.com/c/DriveCapital
Connect with Landon:
→ Website: intheir20s.com
→ Newsletter: thedrivechicago.com
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/landon-w-campbell
→ Twitter: twitter.com/landon20s
→ Instagram: instagram.com/landon20s
→ Youtube: youtube.com/@InTheir20s
Resources Mentioned in The Episode:
→ Cameo: cameo.com
→ Starting Line VC: startingline.vc
→ Chicago Ventures: chicagoventures.com
→ Sequoia Capital: sequoiacap.com
→ Tim Urban: twitter.com/waitbutwhy
→ Tim Ferriss: tim.blog
→ Steve Wozniak (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=aIgXkQYbXkA
→ Francis Suares (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=98PXLQDyZSA
→ Mark Suster (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=ykge8r1xc5c
→ Ruben Harris (Intheir 20s Ep): youtube.com/watch?v=DsUXidGDGrc
→ Jason Calacanis: linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
→ Chris Olsen: linkedin.com/in/cholsen
→ The Third Door: amazon.com/Third-Door-Uncover-Successful-Launched
→ The Art of Gathering: amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters
→ Bill Gurley: twitter.com/bgurley
→ Au Cheval: auchevaldiner.com/chicago
→ Portillos: portillos.com
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