How a set of core values can build a business model with Matthew Montgomery of Maevlo Company

In this episode of AT DEPTH, Ben Rodgers sits down with Matthew Montgomery, founder of Maevlo, to explore the deeply personal and entrepreneurial journey behind building a values-driven energy investment firm.Matthew shares how a “basement napkin idea” grew into four successful funds and nearly $30M in AUM — but he also opens up about the early days of isolation, the spark of entrepreneurship, and the small, disciplined habits that shaped his career.He walks through the world of oil and gas mineral rights, non-op working interests, and why royalties remain one of the most compelling ways for accredited investors to gain exposure to energy. Then the conversation shifts into the philosophical: what “sound money” means, why he believes Bitcoin belongs on the balance sheet, and how inflation, debasement, and family-life investing influence Maevlo’s long-term strategy.Throughout the episode, Matthew returns to his core purpose — reflecting authenticity — and shares why transparent communication, shared wins and losses, and emotional stewardship of investor capital are central to how Maevlo operates.This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, conviction, scarcity, capital allocation, personal identity, and the intersection of value and investment. A must-listen for accredited investors, founders, and anyone building with intention.