32 min
Startups, Social Impact, & the Church Rethink Poverty
-
- Religion & Spirituality
When most people think about startups and entrepreneurship, the local church doesn't necessarily come to mind. For this episode, We wanted to feature 3 talks that explore how the local church can become a catalyst for starting local businesses and creating social impact within the community. This discussion is sponsored the Chalmers Center and the Chattanooga Institute for Faith & Work.
Stu Minshew is the Vice President of Innovation Operations at the Chalmers Center. Stu received his masters of business administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a focus on Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Behavior. Over his career, he has started 4 businesses, trained cross-cultural teams, and led consulting and training projects for over 10,000 professionals.
Philip Roundy is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the UTC College of Business. He received his Ph.D. in corporate strategy from UT Austin. His research focuses on understanding how entrepreneurship can be used as a tool for economic and community revitalization. Through his research and consulting, he has interviewed and worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors across North America.
Jose is the director of growth at Co Starters, where he works to build strong and sustainable business models. He is an experienced operations director who has successfully scaled organizations in the community development and hospitality industries.
Discover a biblical framework for helping people in poverty! Through our new online course HWH the basics, you’ll learn how to walk with the poor in humble relationships instead of providing temporary handouts. Learn more at http://hwhthebasics.com
When most people think about startups and entrepreneurship, the local church doesn't necessarily come to mind. For this episode, We wanted to feature 3 talks that explore how the local church can become a catalyst for starting local businesses and creating social impact within the community. This discussion is sponsored the Chalmers Center and the Chattanooga Institute for Faith & Work.
Stu Minshew is the Vice President of Innovation Operations at the Chalmers Center. Stu received his masters of business administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a focus on Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Behavior. Over his career, he has started 4 businesses, trained cross-cultural teams, and led consulting and training projects for over 10,000 professionals.
Philip Roundy is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the UTC College of Business. He received his Ph.D. in corporate strategy from UT Austin. His research focuses on understanding how entrepreneurship can be used as a tool for economic and community revitalization. Through his research and consulting, he has interviewed and worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors across North America.
Jose is the director of growth at Co Starters, where he works to build strong and sustainable business models. He is an experienced operations director who has successfully scaled organizations in the community development and hospitality industries.
Discover a biblical framework for helping people in poverty! Through our new online course HWH the basics, you’ll learn how to walk with the poor in humble relationships instead of providing temporary handouts. Learn more at http://hwhthebasics.com
32 min