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📅 Weekly Recap: Building Faith-Driven Ventures and Staying True to Purpose 

 

This week, we explored themes central to the faith-driven founder’s journey, from leaning on faith in entrepreneurship to the importance of strategic decisions and community. In a world full of challenges, faith and a clear sense of purpose can make all the difference, empowering founders to overcome fear, build authentically, and stay true to their values.

 

1. The Rise of Faith-Driven Founders 

I started this week by diving into why so many founders are turning to Jesus as more than just a spiritual figure. It’s one thing to believe in God, but another to walk daily with Jesus as a friend and guide. For founders facing fear and uncertainty, faith provides purpose and peace. I shared how my journey with God began with my first startup and has grown into a partnership that fuels every decision. Founders, if you’re looking for more than just funding, maybe it’s time to consider being God-backed.

 

2. Balancing VC Funding and Bootstrapping 

In another post, we examined the myth that startups must choose between VC backing and bootstrapping. Successful founders like those at Mailchimp, Basecamp, and GitHub showed us the power of a hybrid approach. The lesson? Focus on building value over chasing exits. Profitability and customer impact should guide funding choices, allowing founders to create something sustainable and mission-driven. Your journey is unique—choose the path that aligns with your vision.

 

3. Faith-Driven Funding: A Story from Nigeria 

This week, we celebrated an inspiring story: funding a solo-founder from Nigeria who went above and beyond to engage and learn from our programs. Though he didn’t meet our usual requirements, his dedication spoke to my heart, and I felt led to invest. For faith-driven founders, remember that your funding journey is guided by purpose. Keep showing up, trusting God, and putting in the work—your moment will come.

 

4. 20,000 Followers and Counting 

Reaching 20,000 followers on LinkedIn marks a milestone in our journey to drive impact. It’s about more than numbers; it’s about spreading a message that attracts the right people, including faith-driven founders and investors. Our RevOps strategy has amplified CanaGlobal’s message, helping us attract an engaged audience worldwide and build a movement. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey!

 

5. The Joy of Being Funded 

For every founder who’s gone from scraping by to receiving that first investor wire, this post celebrated the sheer joy of getting funded. There’s something unforgettable about the moment your hard work is rewarded. Here’s to the hustle and the journey to finally landing support—let’s keep building, one victory at a time.

 

6. Silicon Valley’s Shift to Trump 

With more Silicon Valley leaders openly supporting Trump, we’re witnessing an ideological shift among the tech elite. Founders are rethinking DEI, ESG, and other frameworks, realizing that these ideals may not have been as deeply held as they seemed. The question now is, what values truly guide us? This shift is a call for founders to reevaluate what matters most.

 

7. Understanding Silicon Valley’s Realignment 

As tech titans shift their support toward Trump, many employees and the managerial class are left shocked. Behind this change are concerns about policies, taxes, and pragmatic decision-making as the industry braces for a potential new administration. For founders, it’s a reminder of the importance of aligning personal values with the evolving tech landscape.

 

8. Introducing Startup Church 

We launched Startup Church, an online space for founders and investors to come together, share openly, and grow in faith. It’s a space where we can be vulnerable, sharing not only our startup struggles but also our journey with Jesus. If you’re looking for a community that values authenticity and faith, join us every Thursday for Startup Church—where we’re building something meaningful together.

 

Each of these topics points to the core values that faith-driven founders bring to the table: a desire for purpose, resilience, and a reliance on something greater than themselves. Keep building with faith, serving with purpose, and let’s continue to support one another on this journey. Until next week, stay focused and keep the faith.

 

- Gerald Duran
Founder & Managing Partner

 

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