40 min

Hillbilly Investor: J.D. Vance FEG Insight Bridge

    • Investing

We are thrilled to have investor, philanthropist, and bestselling author, J.D. Vance! 
 J.D.’s #1 NYT Bestselling book, Hillbilly Elegy, explores social and economic challenges in small-town America from his personal viewpoint. On November 24, Hillbilly Elegy the movie will be available on Netflix, which was directed by Ron Howard and features an incredible lineup of A-list actors.
He is also a founding partner of Narya Capital, which is a venture capital firm focused on backing great ideas and entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley. Listen in as J.D. shares his experiences turning a law school essay into a #1 NYT Bestselling book, consulting on a star-studded movie, and investing in Middle America.  Topics include:
Cultural and economic impacts of the loss of the American industrial baseOpioid addiction and how it is still plaguing the working class Value of empathy in politicsRe-investing in AmericaHow Middle America entrepreneurs can differ from those on the “Coasts”How cities can be successful in playing to their strengths and by creating the right infrastructure to support VCAnd, If politics are in his future  Don’t miss this engaging conversation!
You can find every episode of FEG Insight Bridge podcasts in one place and sign up to receive our other publications here.

We are thrilled to have investor, philanthropist, and bestselling author, J.D. Vance! 
 J.D.’s #1 NYT Bestselling book, Hillbilly Elegy, explores social and economic challenges in small-town America from his personal viewpoint. On November 24, Hillbilly Elegy the movie will be available on Netflix, which was directed by Ron Howard and features an incredible lineup of A-list actors.
He is also a founding partner of Narya Capital, which is a venture capital firm focused on backing great ideas and entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley. Listen in as J.D. shares his experiences turning a law school essay into a #1 NYT Bestselling book, consulting on a star-studded movie, and investing in Middle America.  Topics include:
Cultural and economic impacts of the loss of the American industrial baseOpioid addiction and how it is still plaguing the working class Value of empathy in politicsRe-investing in AmericaHow Middle America entrepreneurs can differ from those on the “Coasts”How cities can be successful in playing to their strengths and by creating the right infrastructure to support VCAnd, If politics are in his future  Don’t miss this engaging conversation!
You can find every episode of FEG Insight Bridge podcasts in one place and sign up to receive our other publications here.

40 min