#340: From Bootstrapping to Alternative Asset Investing with Drew Spaventa

Drew is the Founder and CEO of The Spaventa Group, a multi-million dollar investment firm he bootstrapped in under 3 years. His investment portfolio includes Stripe, Epic Games, Airbnb, and much more. He shares:What he looks into when investing in companies and why he passes on most opportunities.Bootstrapping a company like TSG into a multimillion-dollar business in just three years.His approach to alternative asset investing and why he invests in much fewer companies than other firms.Other areas of discussion include: Lessons learned from being a: DJ -> Stockbroker -> VC secondary spaceWhat is Americanized poverty?Moving past homelessnessSoaking up knowledge from past pioneersDifferences between Private Equity and Venture CapitalWhat is an accredited investor?You can't control externalities, but you can control your mindsetCheck us out on social media @ThatEntrepreneurShow on all platforms and visit www.vincentalanci.com for more show and guest information.Have a question for the host or guest? Email Danica at [email protected] to get started.Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.