How to Start a Venture Capital Firm (Featuring Bubba Page from Influence.vc)

In this episode of the Venture Capital Podcast, hosts Jon and Peter welcome Bubba Page from InfluenceVC, who discusses balancing significant personal life changes, including being a father to eight children, with his professional endeavors in the venture capital realm.Bubba introduces InfluenceVC, a venture capital syndicate he founded, which uniquely integrates social media influencers into the investing process. He shares his investment philosophy, emphasizing personal conviction in deals and inviting his network to collectively contribute, thereby increasing the investment impact. The podcast delves into Bubba's notable investments, including a family financial management company and a safe technology firm for kids. He also recounts his experiences with a macro-based frozen food company that heavily involved influencers.Bubba outlines his approach to venture capital and angel investing, prioritizing the entrepreneur's potential and scalable market ideas. His future goals include expanding educational opportunities in venture investing, particularly for women, and possibly establishing a dedicated fund.The episode concludes with Bubba offering advice to both entrepreneurs and investors, highlighting the need for resilience in the face of failure and the importance of diversification in investment portfolios. This podcast episode provides valuable insights for those interested in the dynamics of venture capital and the evolving role of influencers in this space.Follow Bubba PageTwitter: https://twitter.com/bubbapageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bubbapage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubbapage/ Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw