Chris Jett

Overview

Chris Jett is a professional with a background in real estate (approximately 20 years) who is now primarily focused on health and wellness initiatives (75% focus). He has significant experience with educational philanthropy, particularly the "Say Yes to Education" program, and a deep understanding of its impact on communities and students. He was introduced to Gary Sheng and Ron Roberts by Matt Holm on May 21, 2025, during a walk where they discussed education reform, new city development, and Alpha Schools' potential.

Background & Professional Details

• Long-time background in real estate (20 years), now dedicating ~25% of his time to it.
• Current primary focus (75%) is on health and wellness, including developing a "stretch protocol" for government programs, University of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Bills.
• Deeply involved with the "Say Yes to Education" initiative, which provides free college tuition to students in specific cities (e.g., Syracuse, Buffalo).
• Shared the story of George Weiss, the founder of "Say Yes to Education."
• Strong advocate for education as a transformative force, particularly for underserved communities.
• Previously built 22 buildings in New York.
• Knowledgeable about the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds when transitioning to college (e.g., navigating financial aid).
• Familiar with the Green School in Bali and Centner Academy in Miami, particularly its stance on vaccinations during COVID.
• Connections to high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic circles, particularly in New York.

Professional Focus

• Health and wellness program development and implementation (current primary focus)
  • Partnership with Dr. George Carlo on performance optimization technology
  • Venture studio model combining multiple wellness applications
  • Technology deployment for elite athletes, artists, and corporate executives
• European Soccer Team Investment Strategy
  • Targeting pyramid league structure for exponential returns
  • Integration of performance technology for competitive advantage
  • Community impact through small-town team ownership model
• Educational philanthropy and reform, particularly initiatives that provide access and opportunity
• Real estate (secondary focus)
• Social impact initiatives

Connection to Gary & Ron

• Introduced by Matt Holm on May 21, 2025.
• Engaged in a deep discussion about Alpha Schools, the future of education, new city/village concepts, and the potential for transformative social impact.
• Expressed alignment with Gary's vision for innovative educational models.
• Offered to connect Gary with his mother in New York regarding the challenges facing Jewish schools.

Key Insights & Perspectives

• Education as Empowerment: Believes strongly that education is key to breaking cycles of poverty and dependence. "You're showing someone the light at the end of the tunnel the way it doesn't exist."
• Critique of Welfare Systems: Critical of systems that create dependence rather than empowerment. "It's the way you kill a spirit and you kill a soul by giving him handouts."
• Parental Choice & Agency: Highlighted the Centner Academy as an example of parents seeking out schools aligned with their values, even when controversial.
• Value of Experiential Learning: Emphasized the importance of exposing children to diverse possibilities. Shared the Centner Academy founder's philosophy: "My job as a parent is to expose you safely to as many things as possible, where you know everything is possible. Once we identify what that is, we triple down on that..."
• Real-World Impact: Focuses on initiatives that have tangible, positive effects on individuals and communities.

Strategic Value

• applied-ai-society: Chris's health and wellness technology venture with Dr. George Carlo, combining performance optimization with Navy SEALs-tested protocols, represents exactly the type of advanced AI application that could attract high-value community members. His venture studio approach and $2M-$10M fundraising plans indicate serious business potential.
• christofuture-foundation: With connections to high-net-worth philanthropic circles in New York and his involvement with transformative education initiatives like "Say Yes to Education," Chris has access to the type of influential donors and kingdom-minded wealth that could support foundation goals.
• christofuture-prep: His deep experience with educational philanthropy, understanding of how programs transform underserved communities, and connections to educational reform networks could provide strategic guidance and potential funding sources for the San Antonio microschool.

Previous Collaboration Areas

• Health and wellness technology commercialization across sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors
• European soccer team investment and management with performance technology integration
• Venture studio partnerships combining technology development with strategic market entry
• Strategic advice on educational philanthropy and large-scale social impact projects
• Connections to networks in New York, particularly those interested in education and social reform
• Artist and performer wellness consulting leveraging entertainment industry applications
• Insights into effective community engagement and program implementation for educational initiatives

Interactions

• 2025-05-21: Joined Gary Sheng, Ron Roberts, and Matt Holm for a walk and in-depth discussion. Shared his experiences with "Say Yes to Education," Centner Academy, and his current work in health and wellness. Discussed Alpha Schools' model and the NYC Jewish schools opportunity.

• 2025-08-03: Extensive business strategy discussion during Matt Holm's venue tour with Gary and Alina Jett

  • Revealed major health/wellness technology venture with Dr. George Carlo (40+ years DOD/MLB/NFL experience)
  • Outlined venture studio approach combining health technology with European soccer team investment
  • Discussed $2M-$10M fundraising plans and Millstein family partnership for golf market entry
  • Shared vision for performance technology applications across sports, entertainment, and corporate wellness
  • Explained Navy SEALs-tested circadian rhythm and heart rate variability protocols
  • Detailed European soccer pyramid investment strategy with 5x-100x returns potential
  • Connected health technology applications to artist performance and DJ wellness management

Next Steps

• Connect Gary with his mother in New York regarding the Jewish schools situation.
• Continue discussions with Gary and Ron about potential collaborations in education and community development.
• Explore potential synergies between his health/wellness work and Alpha's holistic education approach.

Transcripts

Transcript ID	Date	Summary
2025-08-03-matt-holm-chris-jett-alina-jett-venue-tour-and-business-strategy	2025-08-03	Business strategy discussion with health/wellness technology venture details