The speaker believes that it is better to let your money grow by series of passive investments. He advises that operating businesses that require labor intensive practices such as creating things and putting them online can be put off, in favor of focusing on ventures that interest you without taking too many meetings.
The speaker expresses skepticism regarding the profitability of labor-intensive businesses such as e-commerce, arguing that a passive index strategy is more reliable. They discuss their desire to focus on content creation without taking on too many additional responsibilities.
Focusing on other income-generating activities earlier can lead to more lucrative investments in the long run, particularly if infrastructure is set up to support it, according to this podcast episode. By hiring full-time staff to focus on growing investment opportunities, such as through rolling funds, greater profitability can be achieved.
The speaker discusses their role in making final decisions as a company investor, including meeting with founders and charging management fees to ensure proper infrastructure.