What does it take to build communities that don’t just grow—but truly thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Josh and Charlie of Kozpure to explore a new vision for urban community development—one rooted in purpose, connection, and long-term impact. This conversation goes beyond real estate and infrastructure, diving into how entrepreneurs and investors can help shape environments where people feel a sense of belonging and ownership.
From reimagining underutilized spaces to aligning capital with community outcomes, Josh and Charlie share how modern development is shifting from transactional projects to transformational ecosystems. If you’re thinking about the future of cities, investing with intention, or building something that lasts beyond the deal, this episode offers a compelling lens on where urban development is heading.
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Brett
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Charlie also has a really amazing background. She is also the co-founder and president of CEO and COO of COEs pure. And she is a seasoned leader in real estate development, bringing extensive experience in managing complex, multi-use, commercial, residential health care projects. Josh and Charlie, how are you today?
Josh
Doing great. Thanks for having us. Appreciate
Brett
Absolutely.
Charlie
Thanks. Brett, it’s pleasure to speak with you.
Brett
Excellent. Let’s just dive right into a little bit of your story, Josh, and then Charlie, and then we’ll get into the project. But you know, Charlie or Josh will start Josh just a little bit about your moreabout your story and your current focus,
Josh
stories like where I grew up, and,
Brett
yeah, yeah. Well, a little bit more your story and you’re in your focus, yeah.
Josh
So my story. So I was born in into foster care. Me and my brother were adopted and moved to a town called McLeod, and basically grew up in a really small town, able to come down to Sacramento when it was time for college, and I’ve been here ever since, basically living in Rancho Cordova for almost all that time. And from the beginning when I got down here, I was interested in the politics of development and development and where those intersected. So, everything from running campaigns to get major products approved, helping to cut deals on Big impact programs or policies that would help spur development. So through that, I was blessed to be able to run the campaign for the Kings arena from Mayor Kevin Johnson as Executive Director, CEO over that campaign actually two of them, because it took twice to win, but we did it, and we were able to get the Kings downtown and create 4000 jobs and save the team and the identity for the city. After that, it was able to work with Sky River casino, and we were able to get them through the whole process of getting the approval with the city, the compact and all this stuff to get sky river casino approved. So, two of the biggest ticket entertainment projects in the region, I’ve been blessed and able to be in the position of being in the leadership role of getting them through and approved and built for our community.
Brett
It’s amazing, as a lifelong kings fans myself and growing up in Sacramento, man that was a that was a major feat, and I didn’t it was some dark days in those days to think that they could be in Vegas or wherever else they were going to be moved to, and so, but, yeah, so grateful with all the other Sacramentans, right, that the king stayed. It’s been tough this last couple, this last year and a half, with the team a little bit here. But, you know, it’s tough to lose Fox. This is a whole another episode.
Josh
We could be going into the episode losing Fox. That was rough.
Brett
I’m still hurting. We were like, two plays away from beating the Warriors on that, you know, that playoff. And we kind of, we kind of, we kind of let that, Let him, let him get off the hook on that one. But that being said, moving on. We got to get to we got to keep going here. Charlie, alittle bit more about your story and your focus.
Charlie
Yeah, absolutely so. So I started off in real estate development, Gosh, 13 yearsago. And I started in single family housing, multi family, mixed use, commercial projects just all
over California, Nevada and Missouri. Missouri was kind of a fun, fun little project there. But,you know, I basically took projects from acquisition. So
Brett
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About Josh and Charlie
Joshua Wood is a visionary developer and strategic leader known for executing large-scale real estate, infrastructure, and sports entertainment projects that drive both economic growth and long-term community impact. As CEO of KozPure Development, he focuses on transforming urban landscapes through mixed-use development, industrial logistics, and public-private partnerships that revitalize key corridors and create sustainable value. His ability to align government, business, and community stakeholders has positioned him as a trusted force behind complex, high-impact developments.
Wood has played a central role in landmark projects such as the Golden 1 Center and Sky River Casino, helping generate over $1 billion in construction investment and thousands of jobs. Beyond traditional development, he is leading visionary initiatives like the Rome District while also driving innovation through Alpha One Sports & Entertainment Group, where he integrates real estate with emerging sports markets. With deep expertise in zoning, land acquisition, and capital structuring, Wood consistently brings complex projects from concept to execution—building not just assets, but transformative ecosystems.
Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal is a seasoned real estate development leader with deep expertise in managing complex multi-use, commercial, residential, and healthcare projects from concept through completion. She oversees every phase of development—including design, land entitlements, construction, and financing—while ensuring alignment across stakeholders and long-term strategic goals. Known for her ability to navigate high-impact projects with precision, Charlie brings together public and private partners to deliver developments that are both economically viable and community-focused.
Beyond her project work, Charlie is actively involved in shaping the future of the industry through organizations like the Urban Land Institute, where she contributes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Women’s Leadership initiatives. Her leadership has earned recognition such as the Sacramento Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’ award, reflecting her growing influence in the field. With a strong foundation built through prior roles at New Faze Development and a background in political science, Charlie combines strategic insight with operational excellence—making her a trusted force in driving impactful, community-centered development.
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