Faith Driven Investor

Ben Erskine and Matt Miglarese join us on the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to discuss a concept that is gaining momentum: The Flywheel Effect of Spiritual Integration. But more than just a philosophy to discuss, Faith Driven Investors are deploying capital into real estate assets with operating partners that have a model for spiritual integration. Ben, a managing partner at Callis, and Matt, an advisor and consultant for faith driven investors, business leaders, and impact organizations, will explain how owners and operators of real estate have an opportunity to faithfully steward the properties and businesses that they have been entrusted with well. And they can do so while also achieving superior results in the marketplace. Sit back and enjoy the conversation.

Once a month, we take a look back at what God is doing in the world of Faith Driven Investing and the global markets. We also spend time looking at current trends and outlooks with great interest and discernment in hopes to identify God’s redemptive work in the world. Tune in as Matt Monson of Sovereign’s Capital, Daniel Phillips of EverSource Wealth Advisors, and Ross Roggensack of Oak City Consulting push the conversation forward about faith, investment philosophy, and the frontiers where innovation is happening. This is Marks on the Markets for June 2022.

Chip Mahan, CEO and chairman of Live Oak Bankshares, discusses investing in technology for banking innovation and cutting through red tape. He shares his personal journey, from a tragic event to building Live Oak Bank, and scaling client service mentality. The role of faith in financial services, teaching, and scalability are also explored.

Jason Syversen, CEO of Sports Visio,  is a tech entrepreneur, investor, board member, and philanthropist. He also has a passion for making a difference in the world through tech, startups, creating value, and giving back. Jason has been quoted and featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg, Consumer Reports, and other media outlets. He founded Siege Technologies, serving as CEO for 10 years, and has been involved in more than 27 investments and counting. What does it take to love people while supporting free enterprise? Jason explains on the Faith Driven Investor Podcast.

Curt Laird is one of the most experienced foreign investors in frontier markets. Having worked in over 30 countries, he spent 14 years in Afghanistan, where he was a founding executive director of Roshan, Afghanistan’s largest mobile phone operator. He launched his own 50-employee training company. And he founded the Business Innovation Hub, a business accelerator at the American University of Afghanistan. Curt is the author of “The Culture Key,” a book many believe to be the go-to resource for successful investing and entrepreneurship in frontier and emerging markets.

Richard is a co-Founder and partner at Sango Capital. Sango is the preferred partner for global institutional investors looking for attractive, risk-adjusted and high impact returns in Africa.Previously, Richard was a partner at Bridgewater Associates, a US$150 billion global hedge fund. He shares his story and provides insights about the investment landscape and rising opportunities in Africa.

Once a month, we take a look back at what God is doing in the world of Faith Driven Investing and the global markets. We also spend time looking at current trends and outlooks with great interest and discernment in hopes to identify God’s redemptive work in the world. Tune in as investment professionals push the conversation forward about faith, investment philosophy, and the frontiers where innovation is happening. This is Marks on the Markets for May 2022.

Jimmy Wright is co-founder and President of Launch Capital Partners, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Growing out of years of conversation about business, ministry, and the Christian life, Launch Capital was founded as a viable marketplace response to ministry opportunities presented by the global migration crisis. We talk to Jimmy about ways Christ-following investors can direct capital into the marketplace and work towards establishing redemptive real estate.

Allison Long Pettine is an investor and entrepreneur passionate about supporting leaders who strive to positively impact society. Allison’s approach to investing is built on respect, collaboration and partnership. Because she began her career as one of the first employees of a medical device startup, Allison’s perspective on investing goes beyond simply financial risk and return. She brings over 15 years of venture capital experience to each new venture, taking an active role in her investments, from co-founder to serving on boards. We’re excited to learn more from Allison on the Faith Driven Investor Podcast as she talks about increasing the success rate of entrepreneurs.

Dr. Michael J. Rhodes is a Lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in New Zealand. He is a Teaching Elder in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and serves as an assistant pastor at Downtown Church in Memphis. Michael co-authored a book on economic discipleship, “Practicing the King's Economy: Honoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, and Give” with Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert. He joins us today to share more of the story.