Alfa Demmellash took us on a journey to Ethiopia, Harvard, and Rwanda to explain the work she’s doing for underserved urban entrepreneurs.
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Dick Blanc and Steven Diedrich joined us to share how they’re giving college students hands-on practice in ways that uniquely prepare them for the world of finance and investing.
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What do you say to an entrepreneur who might have to lay off their entire staff? What do you do when those employees need those jobs to survive?
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At the heart of an entrepreneur is the curiosity and desire to find a solution where others see a problem. We at The Lion’s Den DFW are entrepreneurs just like many of you.
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It’s estimated that Christians manage over 150 trillion dollars. That's over half the world's wealth. That’s 200-300x what is given (around the world) philanthropically each year. Capital has influence. Yet many of us are content to let others determine our investment strategy.
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Wealth and influence – it’s a topic that comes up regularly in the business and nonprofit worlds, whether it is expressly mentioned or just thought about silently at networking events. It’s important in the world, whether you are a believer or not, and it’s important to God.
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A mentorship-driven program, the Praxis Business Accelerator equips top ventures as they seek the redemptive edge in their industries. We accept just 12 startups, with up to two leaders per organization.
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The Lion’s Den mission is to connect companies with investors through a Christian business pitch competition where business leaders can use their wealth and experience to change the world and make an impact, and this is exactly what happened at this year’s conference!
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The Business Accelerator program includes the Praxis Redemptive Investing Gathering, convened in San Francisco as the conclusion to the second program gathering. Fellows share their visions for shaping culture through their ventures and build relationships with 150+ investors as a part of a two-day redemptive investing event hosted by Praxis.
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This October was the fall Lion’s Den conference in Birmingham, Alabama. This year’s event was completely sold out with standing room only during the pitches It is truly incredible how God has blessed the growth.
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In 2008, Chuck Welden invited me to hear about a profitable business in India. With 50 people in the room, Tom shared his experience starting the business as a way to have an ministry impact. He spoke about others who intentionally sought to operate the business, deal with people, even handle the profit as a means to serve others and the Lord.
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