Jake Paul predicts he will enter politics within 10 to 15 years
Jake Paul · Jake Paul on Going From YouTube to Boxing to Investing | a16z ft. Anti Fund · Jun 22, 2026 · at 51:18
Jake Paul, creator, professional boxer, and co-founder of Anti Fund, discusses his long-term career aspirations with host Erik Torenberg.
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“I would probably say, yeah, the most like obvious one that I'm like super passionate about is, is definitely politics. And that seems to, you know, grow as I get older as well because of what Jeff was saying is like, how do I, okay, we have the money, we have this stuff, like how do I help the world and do my part? And I have the courage, and I believe the right mindset on it, and the right way to think about it, and finding truth, not only within myself, but that becomes a practice out there in the world, and so I believe that a lot of my takes, and opinions, and thoughts on it are the ones closest to truth, and really just finding what's best for the people, and for the country, and for, you know, creating the future for my kids, and if I can be helpful in that, and I think, and I know I can, and I know I have very, a very good way of thinking about things then yeah, I would definitely see myself in the next 10 to 15 years in that arena for sure.”
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