Catholic Founders #20 From Venezuela to Silicon Valley; How Juan Acosta is Creating a Parish Community Platform (Tabella)
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket CastsGuest: Juan Acosta, Founder of Tabella (a free app for parish engagement) and Co-founder of SENT Angels (an angel network of Catholic investors).Episode Highlights:
04:13 Why Sending Parishioners to Facebook is a Bad Idea
10:33 From Poverty to Purpose: Juan's Miraculous Immigrant Journey
17:47 Recognizing God’s Hand in His Journey
21:36 Beyond the Pew: How to Build REAL Catholic Community in Individualistic America
28:42 Is Money Evil? A Catholic Entrepreneur's Surprising Take on Wealth and Stewardship
38:12 Hiring with Heart: Why Tabella Gives Opportunities Where Others Won't
46:50 The Catholic Angel Network: Investing in Faith-Aligned Ventures
56:52 Spin Instructor by Night, Tech Founder by Day: How Juan Balances Faith, Family, and Fitness
1:03:38 Don't Over-Spiritualize Your Business: Finding God's Will Without Losing Your Mind
1:10:39 The Daily Prayer that Fuels a Tech CEO's Entrepreneurial Journey
1:11:59 More Than Musk: The Unsung Entrepreneurial Hero Who Inspires Juan
1:13:45 The Game-Changing Devotion for Every Busy Entrepreneur
Key Quotes:
"A lot of that has forced me to learn how to trust God more... I truly am not in control. And it's forced me to put everything in front of God and just saying, God, you take this."
"I've been on the other side for a long time of not having, you know, money to, you know, even make ends meet... I think money really is an amplifier... If we don't have God at the at the center... if you have money, it'll naturally amplify all the things that lead either others away from God or lead yourself even farther."
"How cool would it be to be in a position where no matter the global, like where you are globally, that you could pay an engineer the same rate that say a Silicon Valley engineer earns."
"Truly when I started sitting at adoration... in those moments, I've had sparks of ideas that have come or, you know, feeling better about a particular decision. Adoration has been that for me."
Core Lesson: Catholic business leaders need to lead the charge in transforming our parishes by building and strengthening communities with genuine care and love for fellow Christians.Call to Action: Loved these quotes? Share your favorite on social media to help us spread the word about the Catholic Founders Podcast and Juan Acosta's inspiring journey! Every share helps us reach more entrepreneurs seeking to run their business like a saint!
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