Faith Driven Entrepreneur

What Faith Driven Entrepreneur does

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a non-profit educational ministry that provides free content, community, and connection resources for Christ-following entrepreneurs and investors. It operates as a program of Faith Driven Movements, a 501(c)(6) supported by the FDM Foundation (501(c)(3)), with co-founders Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman. The platform distributes an 8-session Foundation Course (video-based, with facilitator-led Foundation Groups of 10-15 participants over 8 weeks), a podcast with 300+ episodes, YouTube video stories, Bible reading plans, books, and curated resources, all provided at no cost to participants.

The underlying technology stack is standard content/community infrastructure: a website at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org, a dedicated Group Finder application for discovering and managing groups, podcast distribution across major platforms, a YouTube channel, a mobile app, HubSpot-powered email newsletter, and Twilio-based SMS. There is no proprietary AI/ML capability; the model's differentiation rests on human facilitation, a global volunteer network of 2,399+ partners across 140+ countries, and an extensively catalogued curriculum plus content library featuring high-profile faith leaders.

The business model is donation-funded nonprofit: all content, courses, groups, and community resources are free, with no pricing tiers or monetization beyond charitable contributions. Distribution is community-led and event-driven via digital self-serve (website/app/podcast/YouTube), church partnerships acting as resellers/channel partners, and an annual Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference (2026 edition dated September 18, 2026) plus the 2027 Solving the World's Greatest Problem Summit as flagship events. Sister brands extend reach into adjacent personas: Faith Driven Investor (capital deployment), Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens, Pastors & Entrepreneurs, and the Solving the World's Greatest Problems initiative.

Name

Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Legal name

Faith Driven Movements

Website

https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a non-profit ministry that provides free content, community, and faith-based entrepreneurship resources - including an 8-session Foundation Course, podcast, and volunteer-facilitated small groups - to Christ-following entrepreneurs and investors in over 130 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Education and Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI), Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Business (EDAMAHAK), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Christian entrepreneur ministry
• Faith based business education
• Entrepreneur peer groups
• Religious leadership resources
• Foundation course curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a non-profit ministry funded by donations from individuals and organizations. The organization is operated by Faith Driven Movements (501c6) and FDM Foundation (501c3). All programs, groups, and content are provided free of charge to participants.
2. Donation-supported Ministry: As a non-profit educational platform, revenue comes entirely from donations. Content and community programs are provided at no cost to participants. Financial support allows reaching more entrepreneurs and investors seeking to make spiritual and economic impact through their ventures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a Christ-centered ministry platform that equips Christian entrepreneurs to integrate their faith with their work through free educational content, peer-led community groups, and curated resources. Its anchor product is the Foundation Course, an eight-session video study deployed through Foundation Groups of 10–15 entrepreneurs led by trained volunteer facilitators, supported by a podcast, mobile app, video stories, and an annual conference.

Product overview

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a ministry platform that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of faith-based content, community, and connection for Christ-following entrepreneurs. The core offering centers on the Foundation Course—an 8-session video study program available at no cost—that entrepreneurs access individually or through facilitated Foundation Groups of 10-15 participants meeting over 8 weeks. This core curriculum is supported by complementary products including the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast (300+ episodes), YouTube video stories, a mobile app, Bible reading plans, books, and research insights. Community features include City Networks, Global Prayer sessions, and the annual conference. Additional resources include Group Roadmaps (12-month curriculum), Facilitator Hub for group leaders, Best Resources curated tools, and the Shop merchandise store. The platform also connects to sister brands including Faith Driven Investors (for investors), Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens (for teenagers), and Pastors & Entrepreneurs (for church leaders), along with the Solve the World's Greatest Problems initiative focused on global impact. A Masterclass program is planned as a future add-on. All core content is provided free of charge with no cost to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Faith Driven Investor: A platform under Faith Driven Movements serving faith-driven investors
• Solving the World's Greatest Problems
• Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens
• Pastors & Entrepreneurs

Quantifiable outcome

• 67,924 leaders inspired and equipped in last 2 years through creative content
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Halftime (Halftime Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalftime has merged with Faith Driven to provide strategic planning and coaching for business leaders, founders, and investors as they steward their time, talent, and resources. Founded by Bob Buford in 1995, Halftime is an international ministry helping high-capacity leaders find significance through faith-driven business leadership.
• C12minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerC12 supports faith-driven business leaders who desire to make an eternal impact. Recommended as a resource for group participants seeking advisory relationships.
• ConveneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended as a connection resource for entrepreneurs seeking to get involved in the faith-driven business movement.
• National Christian FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Donor Advised Fund services enabling investors to deploy capital in alignment with faith values. Recommended for investors seeking structured giving vehicles.
• Impact FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpands the conversation to include investing and giving from Donor Advised Funds as catalytic tools to tackle world's greatest challenges.
• TrustbridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerging organization supporting the investing and giving conversation for faith-driven capital deployment.
• Marketplace ChaplainsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a top chaplaincy tool resource. Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1984, they are the longest continuing provider of workplace chaplains to corporate America, serving every state with over 1500 chaplains.
• Corporate Chaplains of AmericaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTop chaplaincy tool recommendation bringing full-time workplace chaplaincy care to employees across the country.
• Biblical Business TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBible-centric leadership development through small-group Bible study for faith-driven business leaders.
• Craftwork Coffee CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-working and coffee spaces in Houston, Fort Worth, and Austin with missional intent to pull people out of isolation into community. Recommended co-working partner.
• Work LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoworking spaces with professional environment, awesome Wi-Fi, and community for entrepreneurs.
• Kurio CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-working environment for Christian entrepreneurs that motivates and inspires all to bring glory to God through their work.
• PraxisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides strategic planning resources for ministry including 'Strategic Plan for Ministry' template. Also provides research through Eido Research for faith integration.
• Eido ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and learning services formed by James Waters that help Christian organizations lead with faithfulness.
• Barna GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConduct research on faith and entrepreneurship. Landmark study on entrepreneurs conducted in partnership with Faith Driven Entrepreneur.
• Ramsey SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial peace resources recommended for employee financial wellness programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halftime Institute: Faith-driven coaching and strategic planning organization for high-capacity leaders. Now merged with Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Halftime operates in the same faith-and-business intersection, serving overlapping executive audiences seeking purpose-driven leadership development.
• Praxis: Faith-driven entrepreneurship ecosystem builder focused on redemptive entrepreneurship and venture support. Operates in the same faith-and-entrepreneurship space, providing strategic resources, capital connections, and community for Christian founders.
• Iron Sharpens Iron: National network of city-based small groups for men in marketplace leadership, focused on Christian discipleship and peer accountability. Direct comparable on the small-group peer community model serving faith-driven business leaders.
• C12 Group: Christian CEO peer advisory organization running structured forums for faith-driven business leaders. Comparable in audience (Christian business owners) and model (peer groups), with overlapping content on biblical business leadership.
• Christian Economic Forum: Community of Christian business owners and executives focused on integrating faith, work, and economic impact. Comparable peer organization convening faith-driven entrepreneurs in peer community and leadership development formats.
• Biblical Business Training: Bible-centric leadership development organization running small-group studies for faith-driven business leaders. Direct comparison on the small-group study format and Christian business leader audience.
• Convene (ConveneHQ / Convene Catalyst): Faith and work movement organization convening leaders integrating Christian faith with professional calling. Overlaps with FDE's audience of faith-driven professionals and complementary approach to workplace faith expression.

Broad incumbents

• Right Now Media: Largest faith-based video streaming library serving churches and individuals globally. Comparable as a content distribution platform for Christian audiences, though broader in scope beyond entrepreneurship.

Emerging players

• Eido Research: Research and learning organization helping Christian entities lead with faithfulness, partnered with Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Adjacent in the faith-and-business ecosystem, providing research infrastructure rather than direct community programming.

Regional players

• Barna Group: Research organization studying faith and culture, with established research partnership with Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Comparable as adjacent ecosystem participant producing data and insights on Christian demographics relevant to FDE's audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@faithdrivenentrepreneur?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/faithdrivenentrepreneur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faithdrivenentrepreneur
• Instagraminstagram.com/faithdrivenentrepreneur
• Xx.com/FaithDrivenEnt

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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