About Our Guest:
Brandon Jones is an entrepreneur, technology leader, investor, and board director. He is the founder and president of Gravy, a private membership organization and investment syndicate focused on building generational wealth through education, access, and community. Brandon has a background in senior executive roles at top tech companies and has extensive experience in growing and scaling technology products.
Summary:Brandon Jones, founder and president of Gravy, joins Lexi B on the "You Can Sit With Us" podcast to discuss generational wealth and investment strategies. Brandon shares his journey and the impetus behind starting Gravy, a platform that provides education, access, and community for wealth creation. He emphasizes the importance of conversations around wealth building and the need for more sophisticated investment options. Brandon also dives into different forms of investment, including real estate and angel investing, and provides insights on how to get started in these areas.
Key Takeaways:
Gravy is a platform focused on building generational wealth through education, access, and community.
Conversations around wealth building are often overlooked, but they are crucial for creating opportunities for future generations.
Real estate investment involves buying properties, renting them out, and potentially gaining value through appreciation.
Angel investing is investing in early-stage companies for a small piece of ownership, with the expectation of holding the investment for several years before seeing a return.
Education and collaboration are key in the investment process, and it's important to build a network of like-minded individuals to share insights and opportunities.
Quotes:
"Investing is taking ownership. It's about putting your money into assets that will increase in value over time." - Brandon Jones
"Knowledge is power. Education is more important than access to investment opportunities." - Brandon Jones
"Real estate is an approachable form of investment because it's something you can see, touch, and feel." - Brandon Jones
"Angel investing requires diversification and a long-term mindset. It's about investing in early-stage companies with the potential for outsized returns." - Brandon Jones
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