Don't ask directions from people who've never been there.
"It's rare to find someone whose headlights reach so far ahead—who not only sees what's coming, but understands how systems evolve, how feedback loops shape outcomes, and how everything is nested within everything else. Matthew is one of those rare people.
What makes his insight truly unique is that it doesn't come from theory alone. It's rooted in an ancient, embodied understanding of nature—an intelligence that predates models and spreadsheets. His knowledge flows from the way living systems work: relational, adaptive, and always in thriving motion.
He doesn't just think in systems. He thinks like life itself."
— Ernesto Van PeborghThe promises made in the deck haven't materialized. Nobody will tell you directly: it's not coming back, or it might, but not the way you were told.
You need someone to look at what's real versus what's narrative. To tell you whether this dies with grace or dies with more capital poured in first.
Some people leave knowing they cut it loose. Some people leave knowing exactly what needs to change and how much it actually costs. Some people realize the problem isn't operational—it's foundational.
The price filters for the serious. You're paying because you're ready to hear the answer, not because you're hoping for reassurance.
You built something real. Your supply chain is now a liability. You're not vertically integrated and the conditions for that are deteriorating. Patching won't work.
You need to know: do you restructure, do you divest, or do you source differently? And you need to know in weeks, not months.
You leave knowing the architecture of what needs to happen. Not theory. The specific moves.
You're entering a market where everyone else looks the same. You need to see the angle that separates you or you're dead before you start.
That angle exists. It usually lives in origin, in transparency, in what consumers actually care about when they stop lying to themselves.
You need someone to show you where it is.
"I'm pleased to wholeheartedly endorse Matt Ross, whose work with us on the Buffalo Nations Fund has been nothing short of exceptional. Matt brings a rare combination of deep analytical rigor and intuitive systems thinking that consistently elevates the clarity and precision of our strategic positioning. Whether dissecting complex land stewardship finance structures or mapping pathways that honor Tribal sovereignty and ecological integrity, Matt's insights are always sharp, grounded, and generative."
— Wells Howe, CEO, Misty Mountains$750. 45 minutes. You describe where you're stuck. I show you what I see.
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