In this captivating discussion, Adesuwa Rhodes, founder of Aruwa Capital, sheds light on her mission to close the gender gap in Africa through impactful investing. She shares insights on the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs and fund managers in West Africa, highlighting successful ventures like Coolbox. The conversation also delves into the challenges of fundraising and the significance of strategic partnerships. Adesuwa emphasizes embracing rejection and the lessons from her athletic background, advocating for faith-driven investments that inspire systemic change.

Finny Kuruvilla from Eventide Asset Management discusses the dynamic biotech and healthcare markets. He highlights how recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment and cancer screening are reshaping patient care. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating private and public biotech markets, driven by venture capital dynamics. Kuruvilla also explores AI's role in enhancing healthcare diagnostics and decision-making. Throughout, he emphasizes the intersection of faith and investment, advocating for ethical choices that promote human flourishing.

Patrick Fisher, founder of Creation Investments, talks about investing in emerging markets around the world. He explores the impact of COVID, politics, and the rise and fall of countries. He discusses the role of business and investment in reducing poverty and increasing financial inclusion. He also highlights the power of private equity in impact investing and the success of a thriving financial institution in the US. The podcast acknowledges the impactful work of faith-driven investing and encourages listeners to stay connected with the Faith Driven Investor community.

Sometimes you just have to flip the script and shake things up, and that’s exactly what we did with this episode.On a special edition of Marks on the Markets, we play a little musical chairs and put John Coleman, who usually hosts the show, in the hot seat so he can field questions about the state of the markets so far in 2023.He joins Richard Cunningham to talk about venture, the debt ceiling, AI, public markets, and more. Plus, Richard gives some exciting updates about what’s happening across the movement. If you like this episode, make sure to follow, review, and share the show.

Michael Eisenberg, a seasoned investor, discusses the profound impact of Hebrew Scriptures on business practices. He delves into faith-driven investing, emphasizing stewardship and community ties. Eisenberg shares insights on adapting Jewish law to modern economic challenges, particularly in the digital sphere. He introduces 'covenantal capitalism,' critiquing individualistic approaches while advocating for moral foundations in investing. Personal anecdotes and reflections from his experiences in Israel add depth to the conversation, highlighting the transformative power of faith in finance.

Sometimes you just have to flip the script and shake things up, and that’s exactly what we did with this episode.On a special edition of Marks on the Markets, we play a little musical chairs and put John Coleman, who usually hosts the show, in the hot seat so he can field questions about the state of the markets so far in 2023.He joins Richard Cunningham to talk about venture, the debt ceiling, AI, public markets, and more. Plus, Richard gives some exciting updates about what’s happening across the movement. If you like this episode, make sure to follow, review, and share the show.

Brent Beshore and Marcus Stroud discuss the importance of building a community of investors and give practical tips on how others can do the same. They explore the role of worship in finding meaning in life and highlight the benefits of community in personal growth and investing. They also discuss notable events that foster relationships, reflect on self-discovery, surrendering to God, and express gratitude for their partnership with companies that make a positive impact.

Brandon Allen and Phil Jung discuss the changing landscape of venture capital and growth equity. They touch on responsible investing, caring for entrepreneurs, finding hope in challenges. They explore faith-driven investing, the impact of AI innovations, and navigating market cycles with grace and responsibility.

Christian leaders Michael Hall and Tim Hurley discuss profitable partnerships between private organizations and public institutions for the common good. They share insights on impact private equity, community partnerships, philanthropy, and innovative models for social impact in real estate and education. The conversation also touches on disc golf investments, nature's importance for health, government collaborations, philanthropic endeavors, and community engagement.

The collapse of institutions like Silicon Valley Bank sent ripple effects around the world and brought many to a place of fear, doubt, and instability.  So how should we faithfully think through these recent events?We tackle this topic on this special episode of Marks on the Markets.Host John Coleman is joined by Justin Speer, a Principal and Senior Analyst on the Public Equities team at Sovereign’s Capital, and Zack Mansfield, who has over 15 years of experience working with high growth entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and other members of the innovation economy. As the current Managing Director of Venture Banking Group at Signature Bank, Zack has a deeply personal connection to this conversation.Join these three as they wrestle through challenging questions and discuss how they have found hope in Christ despite the instability surrounding all of us.