Sunday Startup Newsletter: 

Founders,

Every founder fights two battles.

The one in the market…And the one in your mind.

But the real war? It’s spiritual.

That’s why building a startup—especially as a faith-driven founder—isn’t just strategy.

It’s surrender. Obedience. Daily choices.

And most of all… mindset.

This week’s most-shared posts dig deep into the startup fight:

→ How to take command of your spirit

→ How to bounce back when you’ve lost everything

→ How to co-create with God

→ And why the “I Can” mindset separates the 1% from the rest

Let’s dive in 👇

Post 1: The War Inside Every Founder 

There’s a battle inside you—every single day.

Your flesh wants control. Your soul was trained to obey it.

But your born-again spirit? That’s the new sheriff in town.

Victory comes by choosing who runs the show. And you win that war through Jesus—one surrendered morning at a time.

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Post 2: How I Discern Which Founders to Partner With 

The pattern is unmistakable.

Every founder we lock arms with at CanaGlobal has one thing in common:

They cried out to God for help… and then we showed up.

They weren’t chasing easy money—they were hungry for mentorship.

And we helped them plant oak trees.

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Post 3: Commanders Don’t Wish—They Declare 

On my whiteboard and in my journal—I write my dreams and goals.

And then I command them into existence.

With faith. With work. With alignment to God’s Word.

This isn’t hustle culture. This is Mark 11:24 in action.

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Post 4: RevOps > Hype 

If your startup isn’t generating strong revenue, one of three things is broken:

→ Demand Gen

→ Lead Gen

→ Sales Win Rate

Nail your RevOps—or prepare to fail.

Just ask Simple Mills. From kitchen table to $795M acquisition.

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Post 5: The Year I Lost Everything 

$10M in revenue. INC 500. Tech Fast 50.

And then… I lost it all.

My company. My home. My savings. My dignity.

But I never lost my faith—or my will to start over.

Setbacks don’t mean you’re finished. Sometimes, they’re the fire that forges your next mission.

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Post 6: When Nothing Works—Ask God 

When you hit a wall, don’t panic.

Ask God these three questions:

→ What’s really going on?

→ What should I do next?

→ Remind me of Your promises

He’s listening. He answers. And He wants to co-create with you.

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Post 7: Teen Founder Raises $3M 

Rhett Jones was 17.

Built a 130-acre bike park. Raised millions.

And launched a protective MTB apparel brand.

Why? Because he took himself seriously—before anyone else did.

Now, he’s a founder who mentors us all.

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Post 8: Grace Over Perfection 

God’s not asking you to be perfect.

He’s asking you to be obedient.

Your flaws don’t disqualify you.

Grace is your superpower.

So stop waiting to feel worthy. If you’re called, you’re qualified.

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Post 9: “I Can’t” vs “I Can” 

There are only two kinds of founders.

“I Can’t” makes excuses.

“I Can” finds a way.

Same storm. Different outcome.

Because mindset is the foundation that determines whether you quit—or build something that lasts.

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This week, I’m calling every founder to make a decision.

Who’s running your startup?

→ Your fear?
→ Your ego?
→ Your past?
→ Or your faith?

It’s time to align your mindset, your mission, and your mouth with God’s Word.

Stop building alone. Co-create with the One who created it all.

🔥 Let’s raise up a new generation of faith-driven “I Can” founders.

Ones who don’t quit.

Who build oaks, not unicorns.

Who win the war inside—so they can win in the world.

Gerald Duran, Managing Partner
CanaGlobal

P.S. If you want to join us at Startup Church this week, here’s the [registration link]. We meet every Thursday at 10a MST—founders, investors, and believers building something eternal.

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