About this episode

Chris Smith discusses a revolutionary approach to home ownership that requires just 1% down and eliminates traditional mortgage debt.

What if home ownership could start with just 1% down and you could build equity without taking on any debt? This revolutionary approach is transforming how people achieve the dream of owning their own home. In this episode, I speak with Chris Smith, Founder and CEO at Bloxxs. We explore an alternative to traditional mortgages that's opening doors for people who thought home ownership was out of reach. Chris shares his powerful journey from banking executive to unpaid startup founder, building a solution that directly connects capital to aspiring homeowners. We dive into the innovative “subscription” model that's making home ownership accessible, how indigenous values are reshaping our approach to property and community, and why Chris and his team of 20 executives have worked unpaid for years to bring this mission-driven vision to life. This conversation reveals how one bold idea is creating pathways to happier, healthier lives through the stability and security of home ownership. Follow for more discussions on building FinTech products and teams with customer and commercial impact and to stay updated on the latest episodes. 👉 Follow Chris:  LinkedIn…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Millares

Guest: Chris Smith

Topics covered

• home ownership
• alternative mortgages
• equity building
• subscription model
• financial technology
• community values

Keywords

• home ownership
• 1% down
• equity
• debt-free
• subscription model
• Bloxxs
• financial innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloxxs

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