E44: Jonathan Chang - XIR at Brex & Founder of GenZScouts

Jonathan Chang is an startup ambassador at Brex where he meets early stage founders & investors all across the country along with throwing 100+ events. He is also the founder of GenZScouts, a program to help students break in to startups/venture and SF IRL, the top newsletter in the Bay Area showcasing the top tech & startup events.

Previously, Jonathan was a VC at GSV. He also invests into preseed/seed startups through his syndicate Daydream Ventures.

In this episode, Tanaka Tava interviews Jonathan Chang, a venture capitalist and startup ecosystem enthusiast. They discuss various topics, including emotional well-being, balancing time zones, setting intentions for the new year, managing events and travel, pursuing hobbies, and the importance of connection and common ground. Jonathan shares his experiences and offers advice on being a super connector, developing emotional intelligence, and embracing change.

Takeaways:

Setting intentions and being intentional in all aspects of life can lead to personal and professional growth.
Balancing work and personal life, including hobbies and self-care, is crucial for overall well-being.
Building a strong network and being a super connector can open doors and create opportunities.
Emotional intelligence and genuine connections with others are key to success and fulfillment.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Mutual Admiration and Gratitude
02:10 Checking in on Emotional Well-being
03:59 Birthday Celebrations and Seasonal Depression
04:47 Balancing Time Zones and Relationships
08:26 Setting Intentions for the New Year
10:13 Managing Events and Travel
14:56 Creating a Routine and Pursuing Hobbies
18:07 The Importance of Hobbies and Play
20:16 Being a Super Connector
22:23 Developing Emotional Intelligence
25:11 The Power of Connection and Common Ground
26:05 The Importance of Asking About Personal Well-being
28:44 Acts of Kindness and Offering Support
30:16 Embracing Change and Following Open Doors
32:05 Advice to 18-Year-Old Self
32:35 Expressing Gratitude and Farewell

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