Faith Driven Investor Episode 191 - From Y Combinator to Investing in Housing Innovation with Brett Hagler of New Story
In this episode of Faith Driven Investor, we dive deep with Brett Hagler, founder and CEO of New Story, a groundbreaking organization that's reimagining solutions to the global housing crisis. Brett shares his remarkable journey from a successful tech entrepreneur to launching New Story, which has become a pioneer in innovative housing solutions, including their revolutionary work with 3D-printed homes.
The conversation explores how New Story is leveraging technology and entrepreneurial thinking to create sustainable housing solutions in developing nations. Brett discusses the challenges and opportunities of operating at the intersection of faith, innovation, and social impact, while sharing powerful stories of lives transformed through their work.
Key topics include:
- The genesis of New Story and Brett's calling to tackle the global housing crisis
- How faith informs New Story's approach to innovation and community development
- The role of technology in creating scalable housing solutions
- Building sustainable funding models that combine philanthropy with innovation
- Lessons learned from working in developing nations
- The importance of dignity and community in housing solutions
- How faith-driven investors can participate in transformative housing initiatives
This episode offers valuable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in how faith-driven innovation can create lasting social impact while building God's kingdom through practical solutions to real-world challenges.