Rex Woodbury, Partner at Index Ventures and founder of Worthy, discusses tech trends, niche business models, LGBTQ+ support, performative nature of Instagram, parasocial relationships in the creator economy, investing in niches of the internet, and opportunities in change and aging population.
Rex Woodbury discusses his passion for entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and the internet's impact on society.
Rex highlights the positive impact of the internet in connecting people with shared experiences and providing a sense of belonging.
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Rex Woodbury's Journey with Digital Native
Rex Woodbury, a partner at Index Ventures, discusses his passion for entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and the internet's impact on society. Through his platform Digital Native, Rex covers tech trends, Gen Z's online habits, consumer trends, and his work as an investor at Index Ventures.
The Journey of Worthy App and LGBTQ+ Mentoring
Rex shares his personal journey of coming out and how it inspired him to launch the Worthy app. Worthy provides mentoring and support for the LGBTQ+ community, connecting individuals who have shared experiences and providing guidance on various challenges such as coming out to conservative parents or reconciling sexuality with different aspects of life.
The Power of Parasocial Relationships and Online Communities
Rex discusses the power of parasocial relationships, where content creators have intimate connections with their online communities. He emphasizes the ability to find camaraderie and community online, regardless of sexual orientation, race, or identity. Rex highlights the positive impact of the internet in connecting people with shared experiences and providing a sense of belonging.
In today's episode we sit down with Rex Woodbury, Partner at Index Ventures, founder and CEO of the app Worthy, and avid writer about the intersection of tech, culture and startups.