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

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 Capital00:02:27 - Discovering the Venture Capitalist Journey00:04:23 - The Specialized Generalist Ethos00:04:52 - The Concept of Specialized Generalists00:07:09 - The Value of Becoming a Specialized Generalist00:09:43 - Investing in Creator Tech with Artificial Intelligence00:12:15 - Optimizing Fan Engagement and AI Transformation00:00:00 - Contrarian Views on Artificial Intelligence00:14:26 - The Importance of Companies Using Generative AI in Investment00:14:42 - Democratizing Access to Information in Healthcare00:14:42 - The Future of Healthcare and Value-Based Care00:17:11 - Diligence and the Perfect Investor00:19:48 - The Mindset of a Builder00:22:04 - Inspiring Leaders: Emotional Intelligence and Clear Communication00:24:33 - Learning from Successful Entrepreneurs00:25:00 - The Ambiguous Twenties: Finding Answers in Uncertainty00:27:02 - Making decisions in times of uncertainty00:29:25 - Building Community through In-Person Events00:31:37 - The Importance of Building a Community00:34:05 - Building Community and Hosting Events00:36:18 - Creating a Vision for Hosting Events in Chicago00:38:32 - Connecting the Dots and Providing Value00:40:51 - Building a Personal Brand Through Content00:43:17 - The Crucial Role of Branding in the Industry00:45:47 - The Power of Obsession and Storytelling00:48:12 - The Power of Consistency and Timing00:50:42 - The "Whack" Mini Series: Entrepreneurial Comedy00:53:01 - Exploring Chicago's Beauty and Surprises00:54:22 - Au Cheval: The Best Burger in America00:54:44 - The Iconic Portillo's Experience00:55:09 - Connecting with Landon20s on Social Media00:55:25 - Contacting Landon via Email00:55:25 - 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-