

Faith Driven Investor
John Coleman, Luke Roush
Faith Driven Investor is a growing movement of business leaders, fund managers, investors, and pastors who are driven by their faith. We believe that God owns it all and that he cares deeply about how we steward our investments. Our vision is for a world where Christ's followers can pursue excellent investments that allow for financial returns and Gospel-centered transformation. Every investment has an impact. What's yours?
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Sep 17, 2019 • 40min
Episode 5 - The Investor as a Servant Leader with Frank Chen of Andreessen Horowitz
Frank Chen, expert in venture capital and artificial intelligence, discusses the investor's role as a servant leader. They explore the integration of AI into software and revolutionizing venture capital. The impact of AI on the future of work is discussed, along with the importance of being a servant leader in venture capitalism. The limitations of technology and the importance of listening are also explored.

Sep 3, 2019 • 30min
Episode 4 - How Faith Conversations Strengthen the Culture and Value of Companies with Christeen Rico
Faith-Based Employee Resource Groups. This term may be new to you, or it may be something you’re already participating in. Either way, this episode is for you. Christeen Rico is leading the conversation around ERGs, and what she shared in our conversation was both informative and insightful.
If you don’t know, ERGs are groups within companies that foster community and conversation among like-minded people. Companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Toyota, and many more are creating these types of groups, so we’re grateful that Christeen dropped by to give us the inside scoop.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for ways to foster faith-based conversations within your business, Christeen will tell you exactly what it takes to form these groups. Or, if you’re an investor looking to get involved with companies that already have ERGs, Christeen will help you understand why these groups are important and how they add value.
Apart from that, Christeen was also a fun person to spend time with, and we think you’ll find this episode one worth listening to. Enjoy!
Useful Links:
Christeen Rico LinkedIn
Companies with Employee Resource Groups
Work and Faith Workshop
Faith and Work Movement

Aug 20, 2019 • 37min
Episode 3 - Creating Abundance to Decrease Competition with Trae Stephens of Founders Fund
Trae Stephens, Partner at Founders Fund, shares about his experiences in politics and working with Peter Thiel. He discusses the difference between business ideas that fit into categories and those that break the mold. Trae also talks about his faith-driven approach to investing and the concept of imitating God. The podcast explores the role of Jesus Christ as a pure model to follow and the importance of looking for outliers in venture capitalism.

Aug 6, 2019 • 32min
Episode 2 - How 'Love Thy Neighbor' Turned from a Command to a Business with Pete Kelly of Apartment Life
When we first learned about Apartment Life it sounded too good to be true. The work they do in apartment complexes improves their overall financial performance, grows their online reputation, and strengthens their resident retention rates. With benefits like these, it’s no surprise that they’re taking off, now serving over 3 million residents from coast to coast. In this episode, Pete Kelly explains just how they do it.
We believe this podcast is especially valuable to you for two reasons. One, you get to hear about an incredible business venture in Apartment Life. There’s no doubt you’ll be hearing more about them in the future, and we’re glad we get to share about them early on in this podcast. And two, you get to hear the heart behind the business. Pete Kelly is one of those business leaders who puts his heart into what he’s doing, and it shows in this interview.
We’re excited for you to hear about Apartment Life and the potential they have in the real estate market. But even more so, this podcast gives you the opportunity to hear from a business leader about how his values affect his business and how everything he does serves other people. Tune in and enjoy!
Useful Links:
Apartment Life
Faith Driven Investor - Real Estate
Interview with Pete Kelly
Neighborliness on Faith Driven Investor

Jul 19, 2019 • 38min
Episode 1 - What is the Faith Driven Investor? with Henry Kaestner and Aimee Minnich
We’re so excited to finally launch the Faith Driven Investor podcast. As we move forward, we’ll feature episodes tailored for fund managers, investors, business owners, and pastors who believe God owns it all and who care deeply about how we steward our investments for financial return and gospel-centered transformation. If that sounds interesting to you, tune in today!
This week’s episode features Henry Kaestner of Sovereign’s Capital and Aimee Minnich of Impact Foundation. Together they discuss the faith driven investing movement, what God has been and is doing, and what the future of this movement looks like.
As you listen, we hope you get as excited about the launch of the new Faith Driven Investor website and podcast as we are. Our hope is that both of these resources will help you on both your spiritual and professional journey. Check out the link below to see the new Faith Driven Investor site and don’t hesitate to let us know what you think! As always, we’re relying on you, our community, to make these resources the best they can possibly be.
Useful Links:
Faith Driven Investor Website
Faith Driven Investor Executive Summary
Faith Driven Investor Asset Map


