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What is money, really?

In this special solo episode of the Purpose Driven Capital Podcast, Matt breaks down one of the most overlooked questions in finance: what money actually is beneath the currency, the numbers, and the systems we use every day.

To explore the deeper meaning of money, Matt brings together five powerful perspectives from some of the most influential financial thinkers of our time:

• Ray Dalio on money as a medium of exchange and a store of wealth
• Robert Kiyosaki on why he believes money is debt in a fiat system
• Elon Musk on money as a ledger or “database of value”
• Michael Saylor on money as stored economic energy
• Bill Perkins on money as a tool, not the goal for building a fulfilling life

Matt then adds his own frame:

Money is not only a tool for human cooperation, but also an expression of ethics and legacy.

Every dollar we spend, invest, and give creates ripples far beyond our lifetime.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The three core functions of money
• Why money requires trust to have value
• How different thinkers interpret the role of debt
• Why Bitcoin enthusiasts see money as energy
• Why the goal isn’t wealth, but a purpose-driven life
• How to rethink your relationship with money through a values-aligned lens

Whether you’re an investor, a creator, a leader, or someone seeking more clarity around your financial purpose, this episode will challenge and expand the way you see money.

Watch the full episode, share your thoughts, and explore how to use money as a tool to live a more intentional and impactful life.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Sean O’Dowd, Managing Partner of Scholastic Capital, to uncover the strategy behind building a private equity real estate portfolio focused on single family homes in elite Midwest school districts.

Sean’s journey began at Boston Consulting Group before launching his own consulting firm, and eventually testing his real estate thesis with his own capital. That thesis? Target supply-constrained neighbourhoods with top schools, attract high-income families renting by choice, and create long-term stability with multi-year leases.

In this conversation, Sean shares:

• Why single family homes in great school districts outperform other real estate strategies
• How proprietary software helps him win competitive deals in hours, not days
• Why “renters by choice” are the most underserved demographic in real estate
• His plan for a 10-year exit strategy designed for institutional buyers like Blackstone
• How data-driven property management creates predictable monthly cash flow for investors

Whether you’re exploring Midwest real estate investing, want to understand the mechanics of a single family rental portfolio, or are curious about real estate cash flow strategy, Sean’s insights reveal how to scale with intention while building legacy wealth.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, we sit down with Bob Giles, Chairman and CEO of Giles Automotive, and 2022 Time Magazine Dealer of the Year. But Bob wasn’t chosen out of 16,000 car dealers just for business success. His recognition came because of something far deeper: a life built around giving, purpose, and community impact.

Bob’s story begins with risk-taking in his twenties, launching his first dealership in Louisiana without knowing a single person there. Decades later, he has built a thriving enterprise of dealerships, financing businesses, and community initiatives, all while transforming the way people see what it means to run a company.

In this conversation, Bob shares the moments that shaped him:

• The emotional experience of winning Time Dealer of the Year with his 93-year-old father in the audience
• The bold decision to give away 40,000 pounds of dry ice after a hurricane to help families preserve their food
• Why he sold gasoline for 99 cents a gallon and donated the proceeds to charity during an energy crisis
• How he redefined marketing by promoting causes instead of cars — and why it made his business stronger
• His approach to nonprofit fundraising, including why “fundraising is just sales for good”

At the heart of Bob’s story is a simple belief: success is measured not only by financial gains, but by the lives we change along the way. Through values-based leadership, he has created a model for what we call purpose-driven success, building wealth while leaving a legacy of generosity.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply someone who wants to use your resources for greater impact, this episode will challenge your definition of success and inspire you to think bigger about your own legacy.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Chris Karagouzian, Co-Founder and CEO of Help With My Loan, a fintech company that’s reimagining how borrowers, brokers, and banks connect through AI-powered automation.

Chris shares his journey from working at major institutions like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and U.S. Bank to walking away from the traditional system to build a fintech lending platform that moves deals 80% faster than conventional banks. With over $850 million in funded loans and a 97% matching success rate, Chris explains how his team is solving the inefficiencies that have plagued lending for decades.

You’ll hear:

• Why banks aren’t innovators of technology, and what that means for borrowers
• How AI underwriting and optical character recognition (OCR) are transforming lending
• Why the golden age of private credit is creating new opportunities for investors
• The power of alternative lending solutions to build generational wealth
• How fintech innovation can prevent the next wave of bank failures

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or first-time homebuyer, this episode reveals how technology and purpose-driven innovation can unlock smarter, faster, and more ethical paths to building wealth.

🎧 Tune in and discover why doing things differently might just be the smartest financial decision you make.

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What does corporate philanthropy really look like inside the world’s largest company? In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, Matt Johns sits down with Brooks Nelson of the Walmart Foundation to explore how business can be a force for systemic change.

From his early experiences in 4-H to his leadership role today, Brooks reveals how philanthropy has evolved beyond writing checks into a strategy rooted in community resilience, disaster preparedness, and long-term systems change. He explains why Walmart’s scale gives it unique responsibilities, how the Foundation balances grantmaking with public-private partnerships, and why metrics, equity, and authenticity matter when measuring true social impact.

This conversation goes beyond Walmart. It highlights lessons for businesses of every size, how small business owners can engage authentically with their communities, why legacy-focused philanthropy matters, and how corporate purpose is shaping the future of global capitalism.

If you’ve ever wondered how wealth, business, and values can align to create lasting good, this episode offers a clear and inspiring perspective.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Jones sits down with Michael Shepard, an experienced investor and advisor who’s redefining how we view fine art, not just as culture, but as capital. Together, they unpack what it really means to own a piece of Michelangelo, exploring how masterpieces have evolved from priceless treasures into modern investment vehicles.

Michael shares insights into the growing world of fine art investing, from understanding valuation and liquidity to the role of fractional ownership platforms that allow everyday investors to participate in historically exclusive markets. They discuss how the art market compares to precious metals, private equity, and other alternative assets, and what investors need to know before adding art to their portfolio.

But this episode goes deeper than markets, it’s about meaning. Matt and Michael explore the intersection between wealth and culture, and how investing in artwork can also be a way of preserving human creativity and legacy. For those who believe in wealth that aligns with purpose, this episode offers a new lens for understanding both financial and cultural stewardship.

If you’ve ever wondered how collectors, funds, or new digital platforms are turning art into an asset class, and how you can participate ethically, this conversation is your guide to the emerging frontier of fine art finance.

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Dr. Mark Harvey and his daughter Lauren are carrying forward a powerful family mission, to blend gratitude, responsibility, and resilience into meaningful action. Together, they’re leading a multi-generational foundation with a personal goal: helping find a cure for cystic fibrosis, a condition that has impacted their own family.

In this episode, Matt sits down with the Harvey's to explore how personal struggle shaped their philanthropy, what it means to compete against life’s obstacles, and how values can guide both wealth and giving across generations. Their story is both deeply personal and universally inspiring, a reminder that generosity is not just an act, but a responsibility.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Abby Pollard, a leading voice in innovation and technology commercialization at the University of Texas System. Together, they explore how universities transform groundbreaking research into real-world startups and how intellectual property licensing creates new wealth streams for both inventors and investors.

From cancer drugs and AI breakthroughs to medical devices and clean tech, Abby explains the complex journey of moving discoveries from the lab to the marketplace. She reveals how faculty inventors are rewarded, how venture capital collaborates with universities, and how Texas has become a powerhouse for innovation-driven growth.

For anyone passionate about investing in startups, ethical wealth-building, or impact-driven innovation, this episode unpacks the hidden economy behind university research where public institutions meet private enterprise to fuel progress. Discover who truly profits from innovation, and how purpose and profit can align in the world of research commercialization.

🎧 Purpose Driven Capital explores the intersection of values, venture, and legacy bringing you stories from founders, investors, and changemakers redefining what it means to build lasting wealth.

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In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt sits down with Nik Talreja, co-founder and CEO of Sydecar.io, to explore how innovation is reshaping the way investors access private markets.

Nik shares his journey from investment banking and law to venture capital and finally entrepreneurship. Along the way, he saw firsthand the inefficiencies that plagued traditional investment vehicles, legal complexity, high costs, and slow processes that kept everyday investors locked out of opportunities.

Sidecar.io was born to solve that problem. By streamlining the formation and management of special purpose vehicles (SPVs), Sidecar is making it easier and more affordable for investors to participate in startups, private equity, and alternative investments. What once took weeks of coordination between lawyers, banks, and fund administrators can now be set up in hours, reducing costs and expanding access for both investors and capital allocators.

Nik also shares why SPVs are such a powerful tool: they allow investors to pool capital for a single opportunity, keep company cap tables clean, and even open the door to increased liquidity. For GPs, SPVs simplify compliance and fund management; for LPs, they offer a transparent and accessible way to participate in deals once reserved for large institutions.

If you’ve ever wondered how to break into private market investing, or how to align your capital with innovation and purpose, this conversation is for you.

Tune in to learn how Sidecar and SPVs are unlocking a smarter, more accessible future of wealth-building.

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What happens when faith, finance, and purpose collide? In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt welcomes Felipe Witchger, founder of the Francesco Collaborative, to explore how faith is reshaping the world of impact investing and values-based finance.

Felipe shares his personal journey from corporate consulting to building a purpose-driven investment model rooted in community, faith, and ethics. He explains how principles like solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good can guide smarter, more impactful financial decisions, whether you’re an angel investor, a family office, or a steward of institutional capital.

Together, Matt and Felipe unpack why impact investing strategies are not just philanthropy but a rigorous, scalable approach to building wealth that serves future generations. From the Economy of Francesco movement to rethinking retirement accounts and institutional portfolios, this episode challenges the notion that money and meaning are separate.

If you’ve ever wondered how to align your portfolio with your values or how to ensure your financial legacy reflects both purpose and profit, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical insight.

Tune in to learn how faith-based investing can transform your financial future and why purpose-driven capital has the power to reshape economies.

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