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Jake Paul on Endorsing Trump & Investing in Attention

Attention is the new currency. Jake Paul and Jeff Woo discuss leveraging influence, building authentic brands, and the future of media and culture in an AI-driven world.

Joe Lonsdale · March 19, 2026 · 36-min episode · 6-min read

Jake Paul on Endorsing Trump & Investing in Attention

Key takeaways

💡Attention has become a primary currency, amplified by AI content generation, making authentic voices and strong narratives increasingly scarce and valuable.00:02
💪Courage to voice opinions and take strong stands, even with potential backlash, is crucial for driving civilization forward and balancing propaganda.00:56
🚀Identify and leverage your unique voice and influence to speak truth and counter misinformation, even if it means facing backlash.03:41
🚀Founders with infinite access to capital can be outmatched by those with influence and attention, which are the most scarce commodities in a content-saturated world.06:30
⚡The rise of AI and deepfakes necessitates a focus on authenticity and verifiable identity to combat misinformation, highlighting the growing importance of real, in-person experiences like live sports.16:05
💡Consider how to create and promote authentic, in-person experiences that cannot be replicated by AI, given their increasing value.19:17

Chapters

0:00🎙️ Introduction of Jake Paul
0:24🇺🇸 Endorsing Trump and Voicing Opinions
0:46🤖 Concerns about AI and Content Creation
0:55💰 Venture Fund and Investment Strategy
2:00🤝 Partnership with Jeff Woo
2:19🚀 Founding the Anti-Fund VC
3:07🗣️ Courage in Voicing Political Beliefs
4:47💡 Principles Driving Civilization Forward
5:16📈 Jake Paul's Influence and Reach
6:07🧠 Attention as a Valuable Currency
7:09🏢 Jeff Woo's Background and VC Journey
7:58🎯 Jake Paul's Three Goals
9:02💡 Investing in the Future
9:18🎮 Founding Better and Partnering with Poly Market
11:02⚖️ Addressing Gambling Addiction Concerns
12:16💎 Democratizing Access to Venture Capital
13:46🏭 Onshoring American Manufacturing
15:00🤖 Collaboration with OpenAI on Sora
16:14⚠️ Concerns about AI and Authenticity
19:15🎭 The Importance of Live and Real Experiences
21:28🌟 Culture and Future Aspirations
22:58💼 AI Disruption and Job Creation
24:46🥊 Revolutionizing Boxing Promotion
26:15📜 The Story of John L. Sullivan
28:11📈 Strategy for Creating Consumer Brands
30:15💨 Investing in Sesh and Nicotine Culture
31:53📣 Encouraging Pro-America Stance
33:11🤩 Optimism for America's Future
35:45🇺🇸 The Fight for American Values

The digest

Jake Paul on Attention, Entrepreneurship, and American Values

This discussion features Jake Paul and his business partner Jeff Woo, hosted by Joe Lonsdale, exploring the evolving landscape of attention as a currency, the intersection of content creation and entrepreneurship, and the importance of authentic values in business and culture. It delves into Paul's ventures, his perspective on AI's impact, and his commitment to promoting American ideals.