SENT Ventures

What SENT Ventures does

SENT Ventures, operating under the legal entity SENT Institute for Entrepreneurship, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership network serving Catholic founders, CEOs, executives, and investors. The organization provides tiered annual subscriptions — SENT Essential at $950/year and SENT Fellowship (premium tier, undisclosed pricing) — and runs an annual Summit (SENT Summit 2026 in Denver targeting 500+ attendees), the SENT Pitch Competition, and the SENT Mission Showcase. SENT Institute for Entrepreneurship accepts tax-deductible donations, with 100% of contributions directed to forming Catholic entrepreneurs. Membership applicants must meet four of five vetting criteria including $500K+ revenue/capital and demonstrated growth trajectory.

The underlying technology stack centers on Hivebrite, the community engagement platform that powers members.sentventures.com and supports the member directory, event registration, and content delivery. Hivebrite is integrated with HubSpot (CRM and member-data sync), Stripe (membership billing, Summit ticketing, donation processing), Airtable, and workflow automation via Zapier and Make. Membership products include monthly Ask a Mentor sessions, industry-specific Circles (AI/Tech, Healthcare, FinTech/Investing/Real Estate, Women Builders, Local Fellowships), a resource library, and access to $70,000+ in tech credits from AWS, Stripe, Zendesk, and Twilio Segment.

SENT's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with member referrals, free 30-minute Discernment Sessions, the annual Summit, and local chapter events across at least eight U.S. cities (Boston, Charlotte, DC, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Nashville, Denver) serving as primary demand-generation channels. The organization is led by founder John Cannon (former Carmelite Brother with advanced degrees in Philosophy and Theology; Notre Dame, Oxford, Harvard Business School) and CEO Nick Madden (scaled Red Door Escape Room from one to 20 locations generating $20M+ revenue with 400+ employees).

Name

SENT Ventures

Legal name

SENT Institute for Entrepreneurship

Website

https://sentventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SENT Ventures is a 501(c)(3) Catholic entrepreneurship membership network offering tiered annual memberships (Essential $950/year), an annual Summit, local chapter events, and pitch competitions on a Hivebrite-powered community platform integrated with HubSpot and Stripe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. SENT Essential Membership: Annual membership subscription providing access to mentorship sessions, community platform, resource library, local events, tech credits ($70K value), and Summit discounts. $950 paid annually.
2. SENT Fellowship Membership: Premium tier membership with small peer advisory groups, 1:1 mentoring, executive coaching, and advanced business/spiritual formation. Higher price point than Essential with selective admission.
3. SENT Summit Tickets: Annual conference with member pricing ($1,500) and non-member pricing ($1,950). Revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, and pitch competition fees.
4. Donations to SENT Institute: SENT Institute for Entrepreneurship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Accepts tax-deductible donations, stock gifts, bequests, and checks/ACH. 100% of donations go to forming Catholic entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SENT Ventures operates a vetted, membership-based community network for Catholic entrepreneurs, offering two annual subscription tiers — SENT Essential ($950/yr) and SENT Fellowship (premium peer advisory). Members receive mentorship, private industry Circles, a resource library, local chapter events, $70K in tech credits, and access to the annual SENT Summit. The organization also runs the SENT Pitch Competition and SENT Mission Showcase to surface early-stage Catholic startups and ministries.

Product overview

SENT is a membership-based community network for Catholic entrepreneurs, operating as a dual-tier membership platform with two paid products: SENT Essential and SENT Fellowship. SENT Essential ($950/year) provides monthly mentorship sessions, access to private industry Circles, a community platform, a resource library, local chapter events, and tech credits. SENT Fellowship is a premium one-year cohort program with small peer advisory groups, business strategy sessions, 1:1 coaching, and spiritual formation. Both tiers include access to flagship programs including the annual SENT Summit (3-day, 500+ person gathering), the SENT Pitch Competition, and the Mission Showcase. The community platform and member portal are powered by Hivebrite; payments are processed via Stripe; and HubSpot manages member data with Zapier and Make handling workflow automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENT Essential: Entry-level membership providing mentorship sessions, community access, and business resources for Catholic entrepreneurs
• SENT Fellowship
• SENT Summit
• SENT Chapters

Products and services

• SENT Essential Membership Annual subscription membership providing Catholic entrepreneurs with monthly Ask a Mentor sessions, exclusive Circles (private industry-specific groups), a community platform, a resource library, local chapter events, and member pricing on the SENT Summit. Includes over $70,000 in tech credits and discounts from AWS, Stripe, Zendesk, and Twilio Segment. Priced at $950 per year.
• SENT Fellowship Premium one-year membership tier for high-caliber Catholic business owners offering small peer advisory groups, business strategy sessions, 1:1 coaching and mentoring, and advanced spiritual formation. Structured with cohorts starting quarterly, twice-monthly group calls, and individual sessions. Requires meeting at least 4 of 5 criteria including $500K revenue/capital or managing P&L.
• SENT Summit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of donations go directly to forming Catholic entrepreneurs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• OSV Institute (Our Sunday Visitor)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2026OSV Institute is a Summit sponsor for SENT Summit 2026. OSV is a Catholic publishing and ministry organization providing resources for Catholic parishes and individuals.
• Northwind HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Summit sponsor providing health and wellness services to Catholic entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• 5 StonesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Marketing agency serving as Summit sponsor. Specializes in Catholic and faith-based marketing campaigns.
• Faith Investor ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Summit sponsor providing faith-aligned investment services and financial guidance.
• Thomas Aquinas CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Catholic liberal arts college sponsoring SENT Summit, connecting with Catholic entrepreneurs and business leaders.
• Builders AI ForumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026AI-focused business forum as Summit sponsor, supporting Catholic entrepreneurs in AI and technology.
• InnovestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Summit sponsor. Faith-based and secular portfolio solutions firm with mission-driven leadership development.
• NAPA InstituteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Summit sponsor providing Catholic business and leadership formation programs.
• Knights of ColumbusmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2026Major Catholic fraternal organization as Summit promotional partner. Knights of Columbus supports Catholic causes and entrepreneurs through charitable fund.
• NAPA LegalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Legal services firm serving as Summit promotional partner for Catholic organizations.
• Seven Weeks CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Catholic coffee apostolate as promotional partner, serving Summit attendees.
• FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2026Evangelization ministry as Summit promotional partner, connecting with young Catholic professionals.
• HivebritecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 September 2026Community engagement platform provider powering SENT's member platform. Used for event management, member directory, and community features.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C12 Group: Christian CEO peer advisory and business forum operating with monthly group meetings for owners and executives. Closest direct comparable to SENT given its faith-based, vetted, peer-group model targeting business leaders.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership community for entrepreneurs with peer-learning forums, chapter events, and conferences. Comparable to SENT in membership tiers, chapter structure, and event-driven engagement, though secular and global in scope.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Premier peer membership organization for chief executives with local chapters, peer forums, and global events. Comparable to SENT in tiered membership model, chapter network, and curated peer experiences for high-caliber leaders.
• Vistage: CEO peer advisory and coaching organization with monthly group meetings, one-on-one coaching, and annual events. Comparable to SENT's Fellowship model of small peer advisory groups plus individualized executive coaching.
• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals with group portfolios, expert sessions, and annual conferences. Comparable to SENT's vetted exclusivity, premium pricing, and curated peer-group structure.
• Strategic Coach: Coaching and peer-group program for entrepreneurs and business owners with structured workshops and quarterly sessions. Comparable to SENT's premium tier offering strategy sessions, 1:1 coaching, and small cohort formats.
• Chief: Private membership network for senior women executives with peer groups, events, and curated programming. Comparable to SENT in tiered membership, peer cohorts, and curated programming model, though demographic-specific.
• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Faith-based community and content platform for Christian entrepreneurs with resources, podcast, and events. Closest thematic peer to SENT combining business and faith, though more media-focused than membership-network focused.

Emerging players

• Pavilion: Membership community for go-to-market leaders with peer learning, workshops, and events. Comparable to SENT's SENT Circles model of industry-specific peer groups and member-only programming.
• Mastermind.com: Curated mastermind group platform connecting entrepreneurs with peer advisors in cohort formats. Comparable to SENT's Fellowship program structure of selective cohorts with structured peer engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SENTVentures
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sentventures
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sententrepreneurs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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