The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch 20VC: Jake Paul on Why Traditional VC is Toast and Attention is More Valuable Than Cash | Politics: Will Jake Paul Actually Run for President? | Inside the Payday of Fighting Anthony Joshua and Mike Tyson | with Geoffrey Wu, Co-Founder at Anti-Fund
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Apr 18, 2026 
Geoffrey Wu, Anti Fund co-founder and former Goldman Sachs and Point72 investor, joins Jake Paul, creator, boxer, and entrepreneur. They dive into why attention may beat capital, Jake’s sprawling business empire, polarizing publicity, boxing paydays, AI’s impact on work, and whether politics could be in Jake’s future.
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What Geoffrey Wu Thinks People Miss About Jake
- Geoffrey Wu says the public misses Jake Paul’s kindness and his unusual ability to switch instantly between celebrity, training, and serious business conversations.
- He compares Jake’s stamina and context switching to President Trump’s relentless public energy across meetings, rallies, and media.
How Running For President Became Less Of A Joke
- Jake Paul says Geoffrey Wu first joked years ago that he should become president, then Trump later told him onstage and backstage that he should run.
- Jake says he would only do it if he were the best person for the job or felt he had to stop a dangerous opponent.
Why They Prefer A Founder Style President
- Jake Paul and Geoffrey Wu back Donald Trump because they value boldness, risk-taking, and decision-making over cautious career-politician behavior.
- They frame the presidency like running a startup, arguing America needs a founder-type leader during geopolitical uncertainty.