THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK: VC, PE & FUNDER STRATEGIES

Get ready for one of the most eye-opening conversations on money, investing, and generational change.

In this episode, Zorina is joined by Nic DeAngelo, President of Saint Investment Group and the mind behind The New Era of Investing. With over $206M in assets under management, Nic breaks down the reality of the $80 trillion wealth transfer already underway — and why this is the ultimate opportunity for Millennials (and really, everyone else) to finally build lasting wealth.

Nic shares his views on:

    Why Wall Street is failing the average investor

    How real estate offers stability amid inflation

    What the Fed might do next

    Why fixed income and industrial properties are hot right now

    And how to think ahead instead of playing catch-up

If you’re thinking about how to protect and grow your money in 2025 and beyond, you’ll want to listen to every minute of this one.

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The Greatest Wealth Transfer Is Here: Nic DeAngelo on Real Estate, Inflation & What’s Next

In this powerful interview, Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints, shares his proven framework for building 13 diversified income streams. From services and subscriptions to licensing, book royalties, affiliate marketing, options income, and digital products, Simon breaks down how entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators can multiply their earnings with smart systems.

💸 Discover how Simon uses a simple options trading system to generate $10,000 per month with low risk, and why financial literacy is essential for modern professionals.

📚 Learn about his book co-writing process with legendary marketer Jay Abraham, including tips on collaborative writing, solving pain points, and involving your community in the creation journey.

🏘️ We also dive into the future of business: building community in an AI-driven world. Simon explains why community will become your biggest differentiator, and how to create one that supports your long-term growth.

🚀 Whether you're a solopreneur, coach, investor, or content creator, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable wealth, multiple revenue streams, and real influence.

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🎬 CHAPTERS 
  00:00:01 - 00:02:15: Intro: Who Is Simon Severino & What Are Strategy Sprints?
  00:02:16 - 00:10:45: Income Streams for Entrepreneurs: The Full Framework
  00:10:45 - 00:14:04: $10K/Month Options Trading Strategy (Explained Simply)
  00:14:05 - 00:20:30: Put Options Strategy 
  00:20:30 - 00:23:40: Why Community Is Your Competitive Edge in an AI World
  00:23:40 - 00:30:44: How to Write a Book That Solves Real Pain Points

13 Revenue Streams with Billion-Dollar Sales Strategist Simon Severino

In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova talks with Dr. Karen Wendt, President of Swiss FinTech Ladies and CEO of Eccos Impact GmbH, about Impact Investing, tokenization of real-world assets, and how sustainable business growth is reshaping the future of finance.

With decades of experience in investment banking, Karen shares how family offices and institutional investors can implement sustainability strategies that align financial returns with real-world impact. We explore how blockchain, tokenized assets, and relationship-based investing open doors for scalable ventures in green energy, FinTech, and innovation ecosystems.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business or an investor focused on business transformation, this episode will spark ideas and introduce you to new ways of funding and growing companies that matter.

📌 Topics covered:

    Strategic business development in impact finance

    Scaling with relationships: Female angel investors & FinTech ecosystems

    The difference between ESG & true impact investing

    The role of AI and sustainability in startup growth strategies

    How tokenization is transforming asset classes

👉 Perfect for:
Startup founders, investors, family offices, and anyone interested in relationship marketing, entrepreneurship advice, and scaling sustainable ventures.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on business transformation, networking for business growth, and real founder-investor success stories.

Dr. Karen Wendt's website: https://drkarenwendt.com/

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - 00:02:25: From Banking to Impact Investing: Karen Wendt’s Journey
00:02:26 – 00:04:40: Tokenizing Real-World Assets: The Next Financial Revolution
00:04:41 – 00:08:24: Women in FinTech: Swiss FinTech Ladies and the Female Angel Club
00:08:25 – 00:12:56: Sustainability Meets Scalability: How to Invest with Real Impact
00:12:57 – 00:20:37: AI, Carbon Footprint & Tokenizing Rainforests: A Bold Vision
00:20:38 – 00:30:03:How to Get Involved in Impact Investing Today

Impact Investing & Real-World Asset Tokenization with Dr. Karen Wendt | Scaling for Sustainability

What if Bitcoin could generate yield — without giving up custody?

In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, Zorina sits down with Matthew Halfacre, founder of Half Acre Research, to explore his vision for a new kind of crypto asset: Codex, a tokenized system that uses algorithmic trading to create sustainable Bitcoin yield.

Matthew opens up about his journey from traditional markets to crypto, the philosophy behind keeping his fund small and client-focused, and his 2026 plan to list Codex (BTCY) on major exchanges. We also talk about the macroeconomic forces shaping the digital asset space, including CBDCs, Bitcoin vs XRP, and why algorithmic trading may offer an edge in today's volatile market.

If you're a serious crypto investor or just curious about where blockchain is heading, this one’s for you.

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📚 Chapters

00:01:30–00:20:29: Bitcoin as Digital Gold & Store of Value
00:20:30–00:26:52: Crypto Journeys: Matthew’s & Zorina’s Entry Points
00:26:53–00:32:24: Algorithmic Trading: Lessons from 25 Years
00:32:25–00:48:25: Boutique Asset Management in a Decentralized World
00:48:26–01:05:33: Codex: The Bitcoin Yield System Explained
01:05:34–01:17:09: Launch Plans for BTCY: Exchanges, Investors, and Vision
01:17:10–End: XRP vs Bitcoin: Price Predictions & Strategic Allocation

Bitcoin with Yield Matthew Halfacre on Codex, Trading Strategy & Crypto Predictions

In this Grownlearn conversation, I sat down with John Knowlton, a former jail chaplain who went on to co-found and scale a wealth management firm to over $1 billion in assets—and then chose to walk away to pursue a deeper calling.

John shares some of the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from working with inmates in DuPage County Jail to leading a billion-dollar financial advisory firm, and now mentoring Christian CEOs through the C12 Group. We talk about how our thinking shapes our outcomes, what success really means, and how service can be a growth strategy—both in business and in life.

He also gives us a peek into his upcoming book, Thinking for Success, a collection of stories designed to spark better thinking and deeper purpose.

If you're building something meaningful—or trying to figure out what that even looks like—this one will speak to you.

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00:01:20-00:04:21: Jail Chaplain’s Life Impact Insights  
John shares how his time as a jail chaplain shaped his perspective on how personal thinking determines life outcomes—even for those from the same starting point.

00:04:22-00:08:48: Gifts, Service, and Success Pathways
00:08:49-00:12:50: Strategic Growth in Financial Advisory
00:12:51-00:16:01: Storytelling for Leadership Development
00:16:02-00:19:53: Christian Business Leadership Transition
00:19:54-00:23:14: True Greatness Through Selfless Service 
00:23:15-00:26:30: Christian Business Collaboration & Impact  
00:26:31-00:30:58: Josh’s Redemption Through the Trades  
00:30:59-00:34:58: Family Wealth and Shared Governance 
00:34:59-00:38:00: Books, Followership & Abundant Thought

Christian Values Built a $1B Firm John Knowlton’s Journey

In this Grownlearn episode, Sal Rehmetullah (co-founder of Stax Payments and now Worth) breaks down how he and his sister Suneera scaled Stax to 500 employees and $200M ARR, sold it for $1B, and then turned their attention to the broken world of small-business credit.

We dig into Worth’s AI-powered underwriting plus onboarding stack, why they don’t touch fund flows, and how they’re partnering across global data sources so banks and lenders can understand real-time business risk—think “Credit Karma for business,” but built for enterprise adoption first. Sal also gets candid about purpose post-exit, minority-led entrepreneurship, the $25M seed led by TTV Capital, and what SMB owners can do today to become more lendable.

About the guest:
Sal Rehmetullah is the co-founder of Stax Payments (one of the first minority-led fintech unicorns) and co-founder of Worth, which is rebuilding the financial infrastructure for SMBs with real-time compliance, onboarding, and underwriting.
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Chapters 

00:01:12-00:05:46: From Family Business to Fintech — Sal’s Early Journey & Stax Origins
00:05:47-00:09:03: The Billion-Dollar Exit & Finding Purpose After “Founder”
00:09:04-00:20:24: Worth’s Vision — Real-Time Business Credit, Data Partnerships & Actionable KPIs
00:20:25-Video End: Enterprise First, WorthScore.com, Global Coverage & Advice for SMBs + Founders

How Sal Rehmetullah Built a $1B Fintech & Is Fixing Small-Biz Credit with Worth

Grownlearn is a dynamic and insightful podcast that delves deep into the world of business model transformation. Hosted by seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation, the podcast features engaging interviews with the foremost experts in the field. Each episode invites listeners to explore the strategies, challenges, and successes of businesses that have undergone significant transformations. From disruptive startups to established enterprises, Grownlearn provides a platform for the best minds in the industry to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply intrigued by the ever-evolving landscape of business, Grownlearn delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire and inform. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and discover the keys to unlocking growth and success through transformative business models.