{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Moneywise","title":"$60M Exit, 25+ Deals, and Why Angel Investing Isn’t For Most | Auren Hoffman","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/49f32a7d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2087,"description":"127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report\n\nAuren Hoffman reveals the unglamorous truth about angel investing—why he still does it, what he’s learned, and why it’s not for everyone.\nHere’s what we talk about:\nAuren Hoffman made $60M—and then became an angel investor.\nHe shares why angel investing isn’t as sexy as it sounds.\nThe truth about money: yes, it did make him happier.\nHow he tracks spending (only big and small stuff—never the middle).\nWhy he never sets goals and doesn’t chase happiness.\nHis step-by-step guide to being unhappy (for real).\nHow trash-talking saved LiveRamp from a PR meltdown.\nThe right way to invest after a big exit (hint: take it slow).\nWhy most people shouldn’t even think about investing before hitting $3M.\nSam and Auren go deep on process vs. planning—and what really drives success.\nCool Links:\nHampton https://www.joinhampton.com/\nLower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/\nAuren’s Twitter https://x.com/auren\n\nChapters:\n(00:00) Auren Hoffman's Big Exit\n(00:17) The Reality of Angel Investing\n(00:53) Introducing Moneywise\n(01:02) The Hampton Community\n(02:23) Auren's Early Entrepreneurial Journey\n(03:39) First Million in the Twenties\n(06:47) LiveRamp and the $60 Million Exit\n(07:52) Handling Wealth and Lifestyle Changes\n(12:00) Navigating Business Challenges\n(13:56) Entrepreneurial Mindset and Resilience\n(15:33) The Importance of Community for Founders\n(17:17) Navigating Uncertainty in Business\n(17:40) Insights from Successful Founders\n(18:26) Auren's Journey Post-Big Exit\n(19:44) Balancing Work and Personal Fulfillment\n(21:05) The Philosophy of Happiness and Success\n(28:52) Advice on Angel Investing\n\nThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.\nYour Host: Sam Parr\nFounder of Hampton, a private community for CEOs.\nSold his...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vCvB-0dtzg339Iof9Uhri-E5Cu1YvE_goNcKch75CeI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZTZj/OWRiMTI3NjI1YWUy/MWY4ZWJkOTU2YzFl/NzE0Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}