The Impossible Network

Building a New Game for Capitalism - A Conversation with Chad Grills

Apr 10, 2025

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Today, I'm joined by Chad Grills, an entrepreneur, veteran, and visionary who's on a mission to reimagine how capital flows to startups.

In our conversation, Chad shares his fascinating journey from small-town Maryland to military service in Iraq and Egypt, to becoming a writer and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Now based in Texas, Chad is the founder of National Capital League, a startup developing a game designed to help people make or raise money in alignment with their values.

As a father of five, Chad offers thought-provoking perspectives on education, raising children in today's digital world, and the importance of outdoor play. We discuss the challenges facing young men in society, the shifting economic landscape, and how courage might be our most needed and contagious virtue.

As usual I ask the three fundamental questions at the heart of The Impossible Network: Who are you as a human being? What made you the human you are? And what are you working to achieve?

This is a conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and creating a future where capital flows to those embodying virtue. Let's dive in with Chad Grills.

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction to Chad Grills

01:39 Chad's Early Life and Values

08:01 Parenting and Education in the Digital Age

10:45 The Impact of AI on Society

13:07 Chad's Professional Journey

21:01 Challenges Facing Young Men

23:45 Geopolitical and Economic Observations

30:03 Transitioning from Silicon Valley to New Beginnings

30:25 Introducing National Capital League

31:09 The Concept of Private Markets

32:55 Building a Game for Entrepreneurs