Kyle Negrete – Living as an Adventure Capitalist What does it mean to live a life fully awake, fully present, and fully alive? In this inspiring conversation, Kyle Negrete — entrepreneur, founder of mental health startup Kinship, and managing director of Harpeth Group — joins Jake Oswald to share his journey from Wall Street banker to what he calls an “adventure capitalist.” Kyle opens up about: Leaving a comfortable career in New York to spend two years in HaitiHow solitude and hardship helped him discover who he truly wasWhy character and integrity matter more than fame, money, or talentWhat it means to “emerge” from the sidelines of your own storyStepping into a new season of kingship, responsibility, and serviceThe mindset shifts behind building one of the most connected networks in the worldHow joy, generosity, and presence can transform every relationshipKyle’s story is one of courage, hunger, and becoming the kind of person who builds longer tables instead of higher walls. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, longing for deeper purpose, or simply looking for the next step in your own journey, this episode will challenge and encourage you to live a more integrated life. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction to Kyle: entrepreneur, connector, “adventure capitalist” 2:00 – What adventure capitalism means as a life philosophy 4:00 – From Wall Street to Haiti: leaving comfort for calling 6:00 – Facing the inner critic and the power of solitude 9:00 – Two years of open-heart surgery: integrity, character, and collapse 14:00 – Hunger that exceeds comfort: emerging from the brush 18:00 – Current season: systems, control, and stepping into kingship 22:00 – “When you know who you are, you can give it away” 26:00 – Student, warrior, king, sage: the progression of a life 32:00 – David, Jonathan, and the power of true friendship 37:00 – Covering in battle: leadership and the shield of faith 42:00 – Building one of the most connected networks in the world 46:00 – The ministry of presence: attention as the rarest generosity 50:00 – Joy vs. happiness: finding an inside-out life 58:00 – Final question: Kyle’s prayer over the last decade 1:00:00 – Closing prayer and how to connect with Kyle
