Landon Campbell: Pre-Seed Venture Investing & What To Do With Your 20s

The Orbit Marketing Podcast

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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