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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 33 MIN

Walmart and the Future of Corporate Philanthropy | Brooks Nelson, Walmart Foundation

from Purpose Driven Capital · host Matt Johns

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.📌 Subscribe to our Youtube for new episodes:    / @ChristianAltsTV 📌 Join the ChristianAlts newsletter: https://newsletter.christianalts.com/📌 Follow on LinkedIn for investing insights:   / matthewbjohns   DISCLAIMER: This video represents the views and opinions of it's guest and does not reflect the views and opinions of HoneyHive Capital Partners LLC. Nothing in this video nor any communications from it should be treated as constituting financial, investment, legal, tax or other advice of any kind, or as a recommendation to buy or sell an interest with respect to any investment.

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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...

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