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In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, hosts Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman reflect on the recent Faith Driven Entrepreneur conference and introduce a powerful message from Derwin Gray, former NFL player and pastor.Key points:Gray compares spiritual warfare to animal hunting tactics, warning entrepreneurs about the devil's strategies to isolate and weaken them.He outlines three common temptations entrepreneurs face: performance ("I am what I do"), possession ("I am what I have"), and popularity ("I am what others think").Gray emphasizes the importance of adopting a wartime mindset and utilizing the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6.The hosts discuss the relevance of Gray's message to entrepreneurial challenges and the importance of recognizing spiritual battles in business.An upcoming prayer series based on Gray's teachings is announced, designed to equip entrepreneurs with spiritual tools for success.Discussion Questions: How have you experienced the three temptations (performance, possession, popularity) in your entrepreneurial journey? Which one challenges you the most?In what ways can adopting a "wartime mindset" change how you approach challenges in your business?Derwin Gray emphasizes the importance of putting on the "armor of God." How can you practically incorporate this spiritual discipline into your daily routine as an entrepreneur?How can recognizing spiritual warfare in business help you make better decisions and maintain a stronger faith?What steps can you take to build a support network of fellow entrepreneurs to combat isolation and strengthen your spiritual defenses?
Join Grammy-nominated artist Lecrae Moore, along with Faith Driven Movement co-founders Justin Forman and Henry Kaestner, as they delve into the challenging yet crucial topic of handling criticism. In this insightful episode, our guests share:Lecrae's personal experiences with criticism in the music industryBiblical perspectives on receiving and processing feedbackStrategies for distinguishing between constructive criticism and unproductive negativityThe importance of knowing your true audience and purposeHow to use criticism as a tool for growth and refining your entrepreneurial visionWhether you're a seasoned business leader or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation offers valuable wisdom on turning criticism into a catalyst for personal and professional development. Tune in to learn how faith can guide you through the challenges of leadership and innovation.
In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard sits down with Henry Kaestner and Andrew Firman about the returns, rewards, and risks involved in investing in Africa. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in the continent, the importance of spiritual integration in business, and the potential for economic development in Africa. They also highlight specific examples of innovative solutions being developed by African entrepreneurs to address real problems in the region. The conversation emphasizes the need for mentorship and support for African founders and encourages faith-driven investors to consider investing in Africa.
It's our 300th episode!In this conversation Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman celebrate the growth and evolution of the podcast and the entire Faith Driven Movement. They reflect on all that God has done over the past five years and dive deep into the importance of community for faith-driven entrepreneurs.The three wrestle with the challenges of finding reliable sources of community and reflect on their own entrepreneurial journeys and examine how God has used other entrepreneurs to form and shape them into the leaders He is calling them to be. They also share stories from entrepreneurs around the world who have seen the power of locking arms with other entrepreneurs. Learn more about groups here: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/groups
In this episode, Joey Honescko, Henry Kaestner, and Justin Forman discuss the themes of battling idolatry and identity in entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit and aligning one's identity with Christ, share personal experiences of wrestling with idolatry and the need for approval, and highlight the significance of meditating on God's Word, seeking counsel, and being aware of one's tendencies towards willfulness or waiting on God. Join in on this riff session by sending your thoughts to podcast@faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
In this edition of the “riff,” Patrick Lencioni joins Henry Kaestner for a short conversation about some of the hidden idols of entrepreneurship.Then, Joey, Justin, and Henry dive further in, examining how we easily turn good things into gods. Justin and Henry share how they have learned to fight against the temptation of “safe” idols by practicing disciplines of confession, community, and prayer. Want to join in on the riff? Send your thoughts to podcast@faithdrivenentrepreneur.org or comment on our LinkedIn. We'd love to hear from you.
Tune in as Garrett talks with the co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Henry Kaestner. Henry shares his heart for the Gospel and the desire for Christians to be exceptional in business.Faith-driven entrepreneurship and willful vs. faithful actions. 0:00Complete devotion to the Gospel in business. 2:29Balancing ambition and contentment as Christians. 7:11Balancing faith and ambition in the workplace. 11:06Prioritizing faith over business success. 15:18Balancing faith and business as a real estate agent. 19:38Faith-driven entrepreneurship and seeking God's guidance in decision-making. 23:52Interested in Group Coaching from a Biblical Perspective? Click here to learn more and have a quick chat with Garrett to see if it's a good fit! faithfulagent.com/chatHelp us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/referralJoin our Facebook community to meet other agents who share your work and your faith! facebook.com/groups/thefaithfulagent Want to join a local Faithful Agent group to meet believers in your area? Check out faithfulagent.com/local-groups
Everyone has different end goals for what they'd call ultimate success, but most of us are chasing after something.For many entrepreneurs, “going public” stands as the ultimate sign that you've truly “made it.” And if that's the case, then today's guest, Renji Bijoy, is on the verge of making it.But that's not what keeps him going.Renji is the CEO and Founder of Immersed, the company behind the world's most used AR/VR app on the planet. In an industry full of potential dangers where Christians are quick to back away, Renji and his team have decided to lean in.In this conversation, Renji's talks with Joey Honescko and Henry Kaestner about what it's like to lead and innovate in a new, emerging industry. He and Henry will also share how their faith has kept them grounded in the highs and lows that come with worldly success.Listen to Renji's first episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-161-the-immersed-story-with-renji-bijoyLearn more about Immersed:https://immersed.com/
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We've barely made it past January and we're already seeing incredible work happening in the Faith Driven Investing Movement around the world and across various asset classes. From the conference streamed in over 100 major cities to small group meetings and an intimate gathering of Fund Managers, God is moving through Faith Driven Investors who are taking on this charge to build, give, and invest for God's glory. So in today's episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we're going to hear Justin Forman and Henry Kaestner will share about the current state of Faith Driven Investing and show how you can get off the sidelines and get in the game, to be part of this exciting work. They mention a handful of videos and resources that we'll link belowDear Investor VideoWichterman StoryPotomac AngelLearn more about Groups
In this conversation, Cameron Doolittle and I have a conversation around leading with prayer, getting organizations to not just slap on a prayer before and after a meeting as an after thought, but to actually implement a culture of prayer that produces fruit that is only possible if we abide in the vine. Because if we aren't praying, we can't multiply prayer because you can't multiply by zero. We talk about listening to God, hearing His voice, and following His lead, setting appointments with God, finding rhythms of prayer that we can engage in and the link between giving and prayer. Join us as we learn how to lead with prayer and create organizations and churches that have a prayer culture.Cameron Doolittle is Co-author of the book, Lead with Prayer, senior advisor to the Maclellan Foundation, executive director of John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way, and co-founder of Generosity Path. He previously served as an advisor to senators, congressmen, and senior executives at Fortune 500 companies through his consulting firm, since acquired by Gartner. Cameron advises high-impact givers and great ministries. He now consults with organizations that his family loves, including BibleProject, Desiring God with John Piper, Faith Driven Giver with Henry Kaestner, ECFA, Awana, Christianity Today, YoungLife, and others. He served as founding CEO of Jill's House, a ministry for kids with intellectual disabilities. Cameron's Book:Lead with PrayerCameron's Recommendations:War and Peace by Leo TolstoyThe Relational SoulHandbook to PrayerConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show
As Christians, we can easily get wrapped up in this belief that the church is on the losing side of history. We feel the shifting winds of culture blow away from us. We hear story after story of major church leaders either leaving the faith or succumbing to some sort of moral failure. It makes sense to ask ourselves: where are our wins? Where does the Church have victory in times like this?In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman bring some clarity to those questions in a segment we call “the riff” where we bring listeners in on some of the internal conversations we're having as a team.They'll share about some of the incredible wins happening across the world and give examples of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs who are solving some of the world's greatest problems by stewarding their businesses and resources for God's glory and the good of others. Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts on LinkedIn or sending them to podcast@faithdrivenentrepreneur.org. If you like this episode, you can follow, rate, and share the show. We publish new episodes every Tuesday with entrepreneurs and innovators who use their resources and influences for God's glory and the good of others.Find out more about our organization at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org.
In this episode Alan asks serial entrepreneur Henry Kaestner about his business journey and how he started a movement of God-honoring entrepreneurs across the world. Expect to be challenged and inspired in this one! If you are an entrepreneur make sure to check out the Faith Driven Entrepreneur book or their groups across the country About Henry Kaestner Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $600 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Prior to co-founding Bandwidth.com with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top ranked electricity broker in the country. Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He co-founded DurhamCares, was a founding Board Member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards including Valley Christian Schools where his 3 boys attend. Go Warriors! Henry is a member of the broader Church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, CA and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife Kimberley and their three sons. Connect with Henry LinkedIn Twitter Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast
Do you consider yourself a faithful Christian? Recently, I joined a book club and we're reading, "Faith Driven Entrepreneur" by Henry Kaestner, J.D. Greear, and Chip Ingram. Chapter 8 struck me to the core! Faithful vs. Willful. Major self-discovery during this chapter, and in this quick message today, I share parts of the chapter to help you move from willful to faithful. Willfulness is focusing on your way, your efforts, and your work, not the work of God in you. Faithfulness is doing our part, but leaving the results to God! Verse of the week: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33 I challenge you to listen to this motivational message and buy the book on Amazon. Then think about the things you're trying to control and find some quiet time to pray and surrender them to God. Try to make this a daily habit to move from willfulness to faithfulness. Connect with me at www.bossladyinsweatpants.com Grab the Ignite Your Light journal - a prayer journal to help you stay encouraged and anchored in your faith during the different seasons of life.
As an entrepreneur and business owner, you have an active opportunity to participate in bringing God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven through developing solutions that solve real problems for humanity and bring them closer to being what God designed them to be. Catch this interesting conversation on the challenges and opportunities for faith-driven entrepreneurs with Henry Kaestner, Founder of Faith-Driven Entrepreneur on all podcast channels at Godman Akinlabi Official. Subscribe and share. Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. He is also a thought leader, leadership and relationship expert and life coach. He will be delivering a transformational and inspirational message. You can also listen here: https://GodmanAkinlabi.podbean.com Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://elevationng.org/giving
J.Paul and Todd interview Henry Kaestner about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and what it has been like to be increasingly "in demand" and approached for major gifts. This episode is dedicated to one of Henry's favorite charities, Sinapis. Listen to Henry share about them on the podcast and check out their awesome work when you have a chance. One of initiatives Henry founded is Faith Driven Entrepreneur and it is worth taking some time to check out the movement. He also talks about Generosity Bay Area, aspiring to create a culture of radical giving in Bay Area - catalyzing a faithful community to joyfully imitate the generosity of Christ.
For this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Henry Kaestner about how he knew he was an entrepreneur, why he started faith-driven entrepreneur, and the power of partnership. Henry Is a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Jakarta, Indonesia. Henry also was a co-founder and CEO of Bandwidth. And he co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries.
Can finances lead to a more loving world?Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and his business partner, Robert Kim believe so. The two of them, along with Patricia Sun, lead JLIN LLC, an organization dedicated to redefining love through entrepreneurship and investing. In this special episode of Faith Driven Investor, Jeremy and Robert join Henry Kaestner and Faith Driven Entrepreneur Africa host, Wen Li Lim, for a compelling conversation about their passion to use capital for good and why they chose investing over philanthropy.You can also hear more about Jeremy's entrepreneurial efforts on the most recent episode Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast. Don't forget to follow both shows on your favorite podcast streaming platform.
Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He is a guest on the #GodmanOnLeadership Podcast to share insights on his faith and entrepreneurial success. ------- Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. He is also a thought leader, leadership, relationship expert, and life coach. He will be delivering a transformational and inspirational message. You can also listen here: https://GodmanAkinlabi.podbean.com Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://elevationng.org/giving
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Alan, and Henry discuss: Building businesses with thriving employees in a faith-driven movement. Living your faith without playing small in business and investment.Being fully activated in faith and with God. Bringing the right people along with you on the journey. Key Takeaways: One of the greatest things you can do is provide someone with a job where they can thrive, innovate, and discover the joy of generosity. Funds can grow incredibly quickly when built on Biblical principles and help other like-minded businesses thrive. If your children know your faith story, they will better understand God's glory and understand their Savior and be able to build their own faith story. Lean into the joy of generosity and doing so in the community. Living God's truth and God's way is not done by the sole individual. "Business can be run really well, not at the expensive of Biblical values, but because of them." — Henry Kaestner About Henry Kaestner: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith-driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections.Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $600 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are: Faith, Family, Work, and Fitness (in that order). Prior to co-founding Bandwidth.com with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top-ranked electricity broker in the country.Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He co-founded DurhamCares, was a founding Board Member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards including Valley Christian Schools where his 3 boys attend. Go Warriors!Henry is a member of the broader Church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, CA, and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife Kimberley and their three sons. Connect with Henry Kaestner:Website: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/Website: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestner/Twitter: https://twitter.com/henrykaestner Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
Today on the podcast, we are joined by Henry Kaestner, co-founder of Sovereign's Capital and Faith Driven Investor, and Ron Blue, founder and president of Ronald Blue Co. Our conversation focuses on the recently released book “Faith Driven Investing: Every Investment Has an Impact. What's Yours?” This global movement is all about investing in human flourishing and driving capital into initiatives that stand for something significant. Put the collective words in the palm of your hands. If you haven't downloaded the book yet, click here. Get a free copy if you're one of the first 200 to register now for a Faith Driven Investor Foundation Group launching in January 2023.
Henry Kaestner cofounded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith-driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content and community. Henry is also a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the United States from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to cofounding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was cofounder, CEO, and then chairman of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together, those companies have grown from $0 to more than $400 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are faith, family, work, and fitness (in that order). Prior to cofounding Bandwidth with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top-ranked electricity broker in the country. Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He cofounded DurhamCares, was a founding board member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards, including Valley Christian Schools, where his three boys attend. Henry is a member of the broader church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife, Kimberley, and their three sons. You can follow his work at https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ and follow his adventures on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestner/ and buy his books online.
The Nice Podcast is brought to you by Futureforth.com. We help fast-growing tech companies onboard, create, and keep happier, more connected employees. Brian Roland is a Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Abenity, the 6x Inc. 5000 Company that's powering corporate perks for top brands, including U.S. Bank and MasterCard. What we talked about... Coffee snobbery and a herniated disc. Starting Abenity as a fully remote team in 2006 led to his obsession with coffee. On founding the company with his brother and bootstrapping to millions of members and nearly $10M in annual revenue. Brian fired himself after thirteen years. He hired a CEO and President to run the business. Improving performance reviews and providing feedback. Focus on building momentum and scaling your business. Thirty team members across ten states - fully remote. Covid redirected their focus. Social mission sponsoring children with each client via WorldVision. “Just show up. You're looking for the people who are looking for you.” Adding a task management platform like Asana to help communication. Hiring team members who already have relationships with staff is important. Open jobs are not advertised. They only tap their existing team for recommendations. Trust, respect, and accountability are already there as they onboard new people. The dangers of hybrid work and loneliness. Using DiSC personality assessments to determine how they will work remotely. Manage output over activity. Read Faith Driven Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Step Into Your Purpose and Pursue Your God-Given Call to Create by Henry Kaestner. Contact Brian at BrianRoland.com. Check out Rules of Engagement for Fully Remote Teams. We ❤️ Our Listeners. Please follow the show and leave a review wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Reviews and sharing the show are the nicest ways to support the podcast and are deeply appreciated. Thank you.
We are incredibly excited about the launch of our new podcast! This will be a place to hear from Faith Driven Entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and equipped by the stories of these innovators living out their God-given call to create. Our hope is that it helps you to go and do the great work God is calling you to in your area as well.Join our host Wen Li Lim in this inaugural episode as she talks with Henry Kaestner about the vision, mission, and goals for the show.
We are incredibly excited about the launch of our new podcast! This will be a place to hear from Faith Driven Entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and equipped by the stories of these innovators living out their God-given call to create. Our hope is that it helps you to go and do the great work God is calling you to in your area as well.Join our host Wen Li Lim in this inaugural episode as she talks with Henry Kaestner about the vision, mission, and goals for the show.
Henry Kaestner, shares wisdom and advise from his incredible depth of experience in business and ministry. This episode feels like a pep talk for walking your faith out in the work place. Listen for Henry's advise and keys for faithfulness. About Our Guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through... Read more
Today's guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal of Sovereign's Capital and a Founder of non-profit ministries Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares what he has learned (and is currently learning) behind the scenes as he and his team carry out the vision and mission of the movements God has called him to. Whether you are a leader of a non-profit organization/ministry or business, listen in for the powerful and valuable nuggets he shares centered around leadership and stewarding culture and team.
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Many things may drive you to start your own business. A great idea may prompt you to go into business for yourself, or a unique financial opportunity. Or maybe it's just the insatiable desire to create something new in the marketplace. But what if it was faith that drove you? What would it mean to be an entrepreneur who is driven by faith? Guest Henry Kaestner is the author of Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Henry is a serial entrepreneur with many successes under his belt, including Bandwidth, the telecommunications company he co founded, which counts Google, Microsoft, and Zoom among its clients. He is a managing principal in Sovereign's Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia. Henry Kaestner is here today to talk about the blessings and challenges of pursuing entrepreneurship with faith. Scripture References Genesis 2:2 John 5:17 Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 21:2 2 Chronicles Revelation 2:4 Additional Resources Faith Driven Entrepreneur, by Henry Kaestner Faith Driven Entrepreneur movement: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate
For years God has been using Henry Kaestner to help entrepreneurs understand God's unique plan and purpose for them. Now, all that knowledge is available in his new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur. In today's show, we talk with Henry about his own journey in faith and business, balancing family and work, and his book!Often, new Christians look at being saved as limiting them in their work – feeling that they should go into full-time ministry if they want to make a Kingdom impact. But today, Henry talks with us about flipping the script. In fact, there are several great examples in the Bible of entrepreneurs, like Lydia and Paul the tentmaker. Join us as we talk about how to apply the same principles to our business and life today! Henry has a great heart and shares so much in our interview and his new book.Guests: Henry KaestnerMinistry/ Workplace: Faith Driven Entrepreneur; Sovereign's CapitalSponsored by GiANT https://GiANT.tv/iWork4Him
For years God has been using Henry Kaestner to help entrepreneurs understand God's unique plan and purpose for them. Now, all that knowledge is available in his new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur. In today's show, we talk with Henry about his own journey in faith and business, balancing family and work, and his book! Often, … Continue reading The Faith Driven Entrepreneur The post The Faith Driven Entrepreneur appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.
This week on the Crown Stewardship Podcast, we welcome Henry Kaestner, with Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares the origin story of his organization and how God has transformed all aspects of his life - career, family, and health. You'll also hear about Henry's near-death experience and how God used it as a way to share his faith. You won't want to miss this edifying episode!
What spiritual and emotional challenges do Christian entrepreneurs face in their work? In this episode, Joanna Meyer and Jeff Haanen talk with Henry Kaestner, Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, about how to stay mindful of your soul in the midst of busyness.
How do you honor the Lord with your decisions when there is no cash for payroll? Christian business owners face this type of decision regularly and in this episode of True North Business, Bobby Albert talks with Henry Kaestner who faced this and other ethical dilemmas on the way to becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the country. Near the end of this episode, my guest mentions a free offer for you. The link to follow is: https://glose.com/o/faith-driven-entrepreneur-entrepreneurs About my guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $400 million in revenue. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com
Today, our topic is entrepreneurship and our conversation is with a Christian venture capitalist, who started his first business in college selling t-shirts and tie-dye boxer shorts. Listen in as he highlights the competitive advantage that faith-driven entrepreneurs have in the marketplace. As a Christian entrepreneur or business leader, how do you step into your purpose and pursue creativity? In this episode, our conversation will include how the work you do today serves as an active part of God's work. and, how you can learn values and habits that empower you to build your business and serve your community. I'm delighted to welcome Henry Kaestner. He is the co-founder of Bandwidth, a communications platform, and a managing principal of Sovereign's Capital. Henry wrote the book Faith Driven Entrepreneur, along with our friends J.D. Greer and Chip Ingraham. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/henrykaestnerepisode Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at info@bcwinstitute.org
This bonus episode of the podcast brings us the insight of Henry Kaestner. Based in the Bay Area of California, Henry is the Co-Founder of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and together with his team seeks to serve faith driven investors, funders, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content and community. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in South East Asia and the US. Prior to this, he was instrumental in the establishment of NASDAQ company Bandwidth and its sister company, Republic Wireless, which share the founding values of Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities including DurhamCares and Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards (including the board of Generosity Path). So he is the ideal podcast guest to join J.Paul and Daryl in conversation about entrepreneurial generosity, as we round off Season 3.
Henry Kaestner joins us to share what it means to be a faith-driven entrepreneur.
We spend more time at our work than anywhere else during our week. Additionally, we spend more time with co-workers and employees than with any other people. In today's society, it has never been more important to be a bold witness of your faith in your workplace. For your clients, co-workers, and employees, you are often the closest someone will come to being inside a church or having an encounter with God. It is vital that we live in a manner worthy of the gospel. We are blessed to have Henry Kaestner on today's show. Henry is co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor Ministries. He has particular expertise in what it means to be a follower of Christ first and on mission in the workplace. Today we are diving into his upcoming book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur co-authored with J.D. Greear, Chip Ingram, and with a foreword by recording artist Lecrae. Buckle up for an exciting episode as we dig into the calling of the Lord and what that looks like in the workplace for entrepreneurs. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com Pre-order your copy of Faith Driven Entrepreneur at https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude
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In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Henry Kaestner. Kaestner is the co-founder of Bandwidth, managing principal at Sovereign's Capital, and co-author of Faith Driven Entrepreneur. They discuss the relationship between pastors and faith driven entrepreneurs and finding identity in Christ, not in entrepreneurship. BEST QUOTES "Casting and solving problems is a part of getting into this work that is done by God as His kingdom is advancing.""I think that faith-driven entrepreneurs are being used by God in the marketplace to really impact culture.""Now my biggest leadership challenge is how do I help to lead a movement that is not about me.""Your identity is as a beloved child of God. When God looks at you He doesn't see that Mark Zuckerberg type of character that you might want to be, He sees His son.""The balance that an entrepreneur has is: Am I faithful and obedient? Do I have a right understanding of my identity?""One of the marks of a faith-driven entrepreneur is to be faithful rather than willful.""I would tell my 20-year-old self, my 35-year-old self, my 51-year-old-self who just yesterday made decisions without just pausing for a second to ask God, 'Help me make sure that this is not of you, to just kill it.'" RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network Faith Driven Entrepreneur by Henry Kaestner, J.D. Greear, and Chip Ingram The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom This Episode's Sponsor:
On this episode, Henry Kaestner explains the relationship between entrepreneurship and the gospel. He also explains what it means to be a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur. Henry Kaestner is the cofounder of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and a managing principal in Sovereign's Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia. He's the co-host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and co-author of the new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Step Into Your Purpose and Pursue Your God-Given Call to Create. www.FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com
On this episode, Henry Kaestner explains the relationship between entrepreneurship and the gospel. He also explains what it means to be a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur. Henry Kaestner is the cofounder of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and a managing principal in Sovereign's Capital, a venture capital management company that invests over $100 million in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia. He's the co-host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast and co-author of the new book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Step Into Your Purpose and Pursue Your God-Given Call to Create. www.FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com
I have broken investment camps into Returners (speculators), Renewers (rebuilders of economies), and Reformers (transforming socs). In this episode, Henry Kaestner tells us the different ways investors are "going to market" with their investment funds and how he would place the groups of investors in these buckets. Connect with Brett Johnson on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit brettjohnson.biz for articles, devotionals and more.
After several years of success on Wall Street, Henry Kaestner had everything he needed to be happy—or so he thought. He felt an emptiness deep inside his soul, yet no person or thing could fill it. In this exclusive bonus episode, Henry shares how his journey to faith transformed his life and brought true meaning and purpose to his work as an entrepreneur.Plus, Henry chats about living generously and his vision to see Christ followers spark a culture of radical generosity in the Bay Area.Henry Kaestner is a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, and the founder of Generosity Bay Area. He also co-founded Bandwidth and previously served as the CEO and chairman.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESSimon Sinek, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_actionCONNECT WITH HENRY KAESTNERLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/henrykaestner
Today’s guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal of Sovereign's Capital and a Founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares about what it means for him to do business with God as he selects and stewards investments and strategic partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs that are rooted in Christ. He also discusses the importance of learning to be faithful vs. willful.
No one likes to be a part of a dysfunctional relationship. Yet, entrepreneurs and investors can often be on completely different pages with completely different goals and expectations.Today’s conversation between Henry Kaestner and Jessica Kim gives both sides of the story. Jessica shares how setting unrealistic expectations hurts the entrepreneur’s ability to follow through and the investor’s ability to determine success. And Henry talks about the fundraising side of his entrepreneurial journey and what he now sees from an investor perspective.Both sides are worth listening. Both sides have a lot to learn. Both sides can do a lot better. So, regardless of whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor, today’s episode is for you.
No one likes to be a part of a dysfunctional relationship. Yet, entrepreneurs and investors can often be on completely different pages with completely different goals and expectations.Today’s conversation between Henry Kaestner and Jessica Kim gives both sides of the story. Jessica shares how setting unrealistic expectations hurts the entrepreneur’s ability to follow through and the investor’s ability to determine success. And Henry talks about the fundraising side of his entrepreneurial journey and what he now sees from an investor perspective.Both sides are worth listening. Both sides have a lot to learn. Both sides can do a lot better. So, regardless of whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor, today’s episode is for you.
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Henry Kaestner, founder of Sovereign's Capital and host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast. Sovereign's Capital "invests in two market segments: profitable, lower middle market companies (with $10 million to $100 million in revenue, and $2.5 million to $10 million in owner earnings) and promising, early-stage technology companies (with $500,000 to $5 million in annual recurring revenue)." In our conversation, we covered: - The Bandwidth.com story and Henry's years as CEO and Chairman - The culture at Bandwidth ($BAND) and how it was defined from the start - The incentives behind venture capital investment - Buying customers (and burning cash) vs. delighting customers (and keeping them) - Debt vs. equity for founders - Convertible debt and SAFE's - Henry's work and drive behind the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor organizations - The launch of the Faith Driven Investor marketplace - The power of surrounding yourself with friends who will speak wisdom into your life - Henry's business idea to reinvent the collectibles industry using cloud labor and computer vision to grade collectibles and sell them over a marketplace platform --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-circle-of-competence/support
Thursday, November 12, 2020 Kerby Anderson hosts today’s show. In the first hour Kerby will share the latest news, and give us information on the presidential election results. Kerby’s first guest is Faith Driven Entrepreneur Henry Kaestner. His other is former MMA Champion Fighter Chad Robichaux who will talk with Kerby about PTSD and other Mental Health Issues. […]
In this episode of By His Grace, I chat with Henry Kaestner, host of Sovereign’s Capital podcast and founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Media. Henry and I discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Christian entrepreneurs and he gave his best tips for faith-driven business owners in today’s world. Key Takeaways “We have […] The post Henry Kaestner: Faith Driven Entrepreneurs appeared first on By His Grace.
Steve lays out some recent national polling of the presidential race and explains why, yet again, they don't make sense. Henry Kaestner of faithdrivenentrepreneur.org joins the show to discuss the spread of anti-capitalist sentiment within the church. In Hour Two, Theology Thursday continues the team's book study on "A Nefarious Plot." Sen. Ted Cruz joins the program to talk about his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this deep and wide interview, Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital, discusses entrepreneurial anxiety and the cure, the redemptive power of business, and how to build top-performing companies that also make a positive impact on culture.
Have you ever wondered if there was a best way to land a board seat? Are driven and attracted to new ideas and businesses? Are you looking to support innovative ideas and work to provide financial support for those looking to grow their businesses? If so, look no further than venture capital. To learn more about this unique path to the boardroom we welcome Henry Kaestner to the show. Henry is a Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital LLC and a contributor and podcaster at the FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org. Henry is also the Co-Founder and former CEO and Chairman of the Board at Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND). The company's values are faith, family, work and fitness (in that order). In today’s episode, Henry provides us with the valuable insight needed to better understand why venture capital is such a unique and open opportunity to landing a board seat. He explains to us how venture capital is a great way to kick-start a board career and helps us understand the ins and outs of running a VC board. We discuss all of these topics and more on this episode of Boardroom Bound. Click here to listen now! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Let's Get Social! I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler. Tools of the Trade There are tools and resources out there to help you short-circuit the boardroom search process. The trick is knowing the right ones to use. My commitment to you is that I will always go first. I continually explore what's needed. I experiment with what works and what doesn't. The tools and resources I recommend come with a discount for my audience. If you're trying to quickly build your board resume and want some expert help, consider JobStars USA. JobStars provides Resume Writing Services and Career Coaching for entry through executive-level professionals across virtually every industry. They’re versatile but very good (and very experienced). They offer a 30-day period of unlimited edits with whatever package you choose. They want to ensure you're happy with the final version. SAVE 10% OFF ANY ORDER WITH COUPON CODE: Boardroom10
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Other topics discussed: the identity crisis of faith driven entrepreneurs that keeps us from creating truly impactful venturesthe different tensions faith driven entrepreneurs experience vs secular entrepreneurswhat Henry says every faith driven entrepreneur must know and must do in order to thrive in faith and businessgetting rid of the artificial secular vs sacred divideTrust me, listen to this episode! - Ellis Guest Bio: Henry Kaestner is a co-founder and managing principal of Sovereigns Capital, an investment fund that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in the United States and Southeast Asia. Previously, Henry was the Co-Founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com (NASDAQ:BAND), along with Republic Wireless he grew with his best friend and business partner, David Morken. The values of Bandwidth have always been: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Bandwidth was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 through 2007, a position it achieved without acquisition or institutional funding. Prior to co-founding Bandwidth, Mr. Kaestner founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top ranked electricity broker in the country. Mr. Kaestner has also been involved in a number of ministry and philanthropic activities. He co-founded Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Faith Driven Investor, DurhamCares, and most recently, Generosity: Bay Area. Additionally, Henry serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America, serves on various ministry and business boards along with the board of Valley Christian Schools in San Jose. Henry lives in Los Gatos, CA with his wife Kimberley and their three sons. Guest Links: LinkedInhttps://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/
In this podcast episode, CEF Member Henry Kaestner responds to some of the most frequently asked questions of business leaders and entrepreneurs in light of the current economic crisis. Highlights from this episode include: Henry’s near-death experience last year, and how it’s impacted his perspective on COVID-19 The 3-part strategy Henry recommends to entrepreneurs about running their businesses in this environment Observations from Silicon Valley during the crisis Henry’s response to 4 possible economic recovery scenarios Stories of faith, hope, and love in the midst of hardship
What is a Faith Driven Entrepreneur? Find out what that means, and how this is a high-level model. Henry Kaestner (who is one!) details how he and his team is building up Christ-centered business people and providing capital to launch them.
What is a Faith Driven Entrepreneur? Find out what that means, and how this is a high-level model. Henry Kaestner (who is one!) details how he and his team is building up Christ-centered business people and providing capital to launch them.
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Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal, Sovereign's Capital, Los Gatos, CA, gives a talk entitled: "From Zero to a Billion" at the ELO Forum in Vancouver, November 14th, 2019. Read more>> Sign-up for the Entrepreneurial Leaders Monthly Newsletter HERE>>
Personally, I've always been driven to understand the entrepreneur as I believe most innovators in education have an entrepreneurial spirit. A couple years ago, I began to listen to a podcast by Henry Kaestner called the Faith Driven Entrepreneur (www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org), so I connected with Henry and asked him to share some of what he has discovered through his life experience and podcast interviews with entrepreneurs. Henry Kaestner is Managing Partner of Sovereign's Capital, and Co-founder and previous CEO of Bandwidth. Mr. Kaestner has been involved in a number of other ventures, and has a second podcast entitled Faith Driven Investor (www.faithdriveninvestor.org).
The “Faith Driven Entrepreneur”, Henry Kaestner, detailed how he and his team are constantly building up Christ-centered business people and giving them funding with Sovereign capital to help them succeed.
The “Faith Driven Entrepreneur”, Henry Kaestner, detailed how he and his team are constantly building up Christ-centered business people and giving them funding with Sovereign capital to help them succeed. The post Faith-Filled Entrepreneurs appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.
We’re so excited to finally launch the Faith Driven Investor podcast. Over the next several weeks, we’ll feature episodes tailored for fund managers, investors, business owners and pastors that believe God owns it all and who care deeply about how we steward our investments for financial return and gospel-centered transformation. If that sounds interesting to you, tune in today! This week’s episode features Henry Kaestner of Sovereign’s Capital and Aimee Minnich of Impact Foundation. Together they discuss the faith driven investing movement, what God has been and is doing, and what the future of this movement looks like. As you listen, we hope you get as excited about the launch of the new Faith Driven Investor website and podcast as we are. Our hope is that both of these resources will help you on both your spiritual and professional journey. Check out the link below to see the new FDI site and don’t hesitate to let us know what you think! As always, we’re relying on you, our community, to make these resources the best they can possibly be. Useful Links: Faith Driven Investor Website FDI Executive Summary FDI Asset Map
We’re so excited to finally launch the Faith Driven Investor podcast. As we move forward, we’ll feature episodes tailored for fund managers, investors, business owners, and pastors who believe God owns it all and who care deeply about how we steward our investments for financial return and gospel-centered transformation. If that sounds interesting to you, tune in today! This week’s episode features Henry Kaestner of Sovereign’s Capital and Aimee Minnich of Impact Foundation. Together they discuss the faith driven investing movement, what God has been and is doing, and what the future of this movement looks like. As you listen, we hope you get as excited about the launch of the new Faith Driven Investor website and podcast as we are. Our hope is that both of these resources will help you on both your spiritual and professional journey. Check out the link below to see the new Faith Driven Investor site and don’t hesitate to let us know what you think! As always, we’re relying on you, our community, to make these resources the best they can possibly be. Useful Links: Faith Driven Investor Website Faith Driven Investor Executive Summary Faith Driven Investor Asset Map
The ride from college to Wall Street to starting a business, and then a family, can be a wild one. Listen as we interview Henry Kaestner of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Sovereign's Capital about how God has worked in his life through family, business, and much more.InstagramFacebookTwitterPlease leave us a rating and review!Brothers of MeritFaith Driven EntrepreneurSovereign's CapitalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/brothersofmerit)
What does it feel like to "be alive" walking with God in a calling as a faith driven entrepreneur? Join our engaging conversation with Henry Kaestner, the former CEO and Chairman of Bandwidth (Nasdaq: BAND), a $1.4B telecom and technology company. Henry is now the managing partner of Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs around the world. Henry has also started Faith Driven Entrepreneur, a podcast and non-profit focused encouraging, equipping, empowering and supporting Christ-following, entrepreneurial-minded people worldwide with content and community. Henry's Biography: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/henry-kaestner-bio Please check out Faith Driven Entrepreneur here: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ UPDATE: Last November, Henry underwent emergency surgery, please watch the update on his blog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK4qCsbWXns And check out some of his other VLOG entries here, including the one from Switzerland mentioned in our interview: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bnfT5MYL6QOlXaWKNGvGg/videos Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and also to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/
Bottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business. Today's show is a reissue of Henry Kaestner, co-founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital. bottomlinefaith.org/
Bottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business. Today's show is a reissue of Henry Kaestner, co-founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital. bottomlinefaith.org/
In this edition of the FDE Podcast, we get a peek into the longtime friendship and partnership (let’s just call it what it is – a bromance) between David Morken and Henry Kaestner, co-Founders of Bandwidth and Republic Wireless. They share with us the divine origins of their relationship (Henry was a direct answer to David’s prayer) and how their relationship translated into a successful business where people are promoted as much as the product. They talk about the need to be able to work through conflict in healthy ways and the conscious effort needed to incorporate others into this dynamic mix to create high functioning, mission ready, people-centric organizations. And who doesn’t want that? Part One of this discussion focuses on the friendship and partnership rooted in Christ that launched the company while next week's episode gets into how together they created a culture that reproduced kingdom concepts and principles in the lives of their employees. You don’t want to miss any of this. We serve a Trinitarian God who does everything in community and Who tasks us to follow suit. We’d love to hear your stories about those important relationships in your life directly impacting your faith driven entrepreneur pursuits at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org. It will encourage us all!
A rapid-fire recap of the guests featured on the Business Done Right podcast in 2018! Listen to learn what you may have missed, then use the links below to listen to the episode or get in touch with our guests via social. It’s been an incredible first year launching the podcast! After delivering a new episode 27 weeks in a row, I think we MIGHT be getting the hang of it :). One of my true joys is being able to connect people with the leaders we feature on the show. Take this trip down memory lane and recap the highlights. If you missed an episode, now’s your chance to go back. Thank you for listening to the Business Done Right podcast in 2018...here’s to an even better 2019! With Gratitude, Seth Ep 5: Trevor Mauch, CEO at Carrot. Follow Trevor on Instagram or visit his personal site at www.trevormauch.com Ep7: James Kramer, CEO of Legacy Wireless. Connect with James on Linked In Ep 9: Dan Miller, Author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays. Connect with Dan Miller at 48days.com. Follow Dan Miller on Facebook Ep 11: Aaron Walker, Businessman and Life Coach, founder and leader of View From the Top & the Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind. Connect with Aaron on Facebook or email him at aaron@viewfromthetop.com. Ep 13: Dr. Ken Barnes, Author of Redeeming Capitalism. Connect with Ken: Linkedin. Ep 16 Daniel Jeremiah, A world-class videographer who has honed his craft of telling stories through video.Check out Daniel Jeremiah’s work at danieljeremiah.com. Connect with Daniel on Instagram and YouTube Ep 18: Jim Cripps, Senior VP of Sales for Absolute Wireless. Connect with Jim at PeopleSalesandProfit.com and BackwardsBowler.com Ep 20: Henry Kaestner, Growing Tech Start-ups Through Faith, Family, Work, and Fitness. Connect with Henry and his podcast at FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org. Learn more about Bandwidth and Corporate Chaplains of America Ep 22: Jeff Brown, An iTunes Top 10 podcast host, mentor, and speaker. Connect with Jeff at readtoleadpodcast.com and podcastguestacademy.com Ep 24: Monique Clohesy, Finance Director at Cathedral Consulting. Connect with Cathedral Consulting on Facebook. Ep 26: Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas and Fans First Entertainment. Connect with Jesse Cole at http://findyouryellowtux.com
We learned about some incredible ministry work being done in NYC as Henry Kaestner with Praxis Labs joined us to share how he's working through his faith; then, David and Beth Collum popped on to describe their story that led them to lead the Pocket Testament League.
We learned about some incredible ministry work being done in NYC as Henry Kaestner with Praxis Labs joined us to share how he's working through his faith; then, David and Beth Collum popped on to describe their story that led them to lead the Pocket Testament League. The post Pocket Power, and Praxis appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.
Explore the challenges and insights gained scaling from $0 to $300 million in revenue with two start-ups. Seth dives into that journey with Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal in Sovereign's Capital, a private equity venture fund investing with faith-driven entrepreneurs. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was co-Founder, previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless. The founding values of Bandwidth are: Faith, Family, Work, and Fitness (in that order). Over the next 30 minutes, you’ll get to hear his story, his struggles, and how he finds joy and purpose in his work, every day. What you’ll learn about: 11:02 - Lessons from founding and funding Bandwidth. 17:35 - Why your employees need to know WHY you do what you do. 19:14 - 2 stories of breakthrough with Bandwidth employees. 23:43 - Are your employees motivated? 4 things every business needs to motivate someone. 26:02 - Your identity as an entrepreneur. 29:12 - Mixing ministry and business. 31:49 - How Henry stays hungry and focused in his career. Resources: Connect with Henry and his podcast at FaithDrivenEntrepreneur.org Henry’s money story... $$$ Learn more about Bandwidth and Corporate Chaplains of America Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com
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Henry Kaestner was able to break away while we were at FCCI's 2018 International Summit to talk about his faith and entrepreneurial work, and this gentleman is doing some amazing things. He's got his hands on a TON of different operations – hear how he's using his faith to shape all of his work.
Henry Kaestner was able to break away while we were at FCCI's 2018 International Summit to talk about his faith and entrepreneurial work, and this gentleman is doing some amazing things. He's got his hands on a TON of different operations – hear how he's using his faith to shape all of his work. The post A Faith-Driven Entrepreneur appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.
Don’t wait until you’ve already achieved your goals to start preparing for success. If you’re anything like Seth, driven and highly-ambitious, then you can’t afford to miss these key insights. Hear what Seth has learned along his journey, so you can avoid making the same mistakes. We’ll learn some of the challenges of what it’s like going from owning a business to becoming an investor. This episode is about preparing yourself for wealth that is ahead of you and life’s many major transitions. If we want wealth without troubles, we must first learn to be good stewards of what we have and not get caught in the trap of comparison. “Comparison is the thief of joy” - Teddy Roosevelt What you’ll learn about: 14:30 - What happens when we reach our goals. 17:00 - The 4 stages of Sudden wealth Syndrome: Honeymoon, Wealth acceptance, Identity Consolidation, and Stewardship. 20:30 - How to manage through major transitions. 23:40 - What is affluenza? 26:40 - The reality of living a life of comparison. Links & Resources: Order this month and get your signed copy of Ambition: Leading with Gratitude. Email us below! Questions? Email Seth at hello@BDRPodcast.com globalrichlist.com - Find out how you compare financially to the rest of the world. Connect with Henry Kaestner at sovereignscapital.com Recommended books: Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki Managing Transitions by William Bridges Getting Things Done by David Allen
Bottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business. Today's show features Henry Kaestner, co-founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital. http://bottomlinefaith.org/
Henry Kaestner, Co-Founder and Managing Principal at Sovereign’s Capital, a private equity fund which invests in Christian faith entrepreneurs in the US and Southeast Asia. He is also a Co-Founder of Bandwidth.com, a telecommunications company where he served as CEO from 2001-2008. The company was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 to 2007. Most importantly, he finds his identity in Christ. It took time, but now Henry has deeper understanding on the concept of giving and what responsibility means as a child of God. He owns it all, but when we give it all, we experience real fulfillment. God doesn’t need your money, but he wants your heart! When looking at potential companies, one-part Henry looks for is people who are intentional about their faith. More often than not, the people and companies that Sovereign’s Capital are investing in struggle with identity, and that’s the truth. Let us equip entrepreneurs who have untapped potential to make great change and impact in their communities.
On this episode, Henry Kaestner shares how his faith impacts his investment decisions as a Christian venture capitalist in the startup funding world. Henry is a Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital LLC, a private equity fund helping faith-driven entrepreneurs building great businesses in both consumer and business software-as-a-service, tech-enabled consumer good/services, and healthcare technology, in both the U.S. and Southeast Asia. To date, they've invested in 36 companies. He's the co-Founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com, a company that together with his business partner, David Morken, he has grown to $250 million in revenue. The values of Bandwidth.com have always been: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Bandwidth.com was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 through 2007, a position it achieved without acquisition or institutional funding. http://sovereignscapital.com/ http://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
On this episode, Henry Kaestner shares how his faith impacts his investment decisions as a Christian venture capitalist in the startup funding world. Henry is a Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital LLC, a private equity fund helping faith-driven entrepreneurs building great businesses in both consumer and business software-as-a-service, tech-enabled consumer good/services, and healthcare technology, in both the U.S. and Southeast Asia. To date, they've invested in 36 companies. He's the co-Founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com, a company that together with his business partner, David Morken, he has grown to $250 million in revenue. The values of Bandwidth.com have always been: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Bandwidth.com was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 through 2007, a position it achieved without acquisition or institutional funding. http://sovereignscapital.com/ http://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
On this episode, Henry Kaestner shares how his faith impacts his investment decisions as a Christian venture capitalist in the startup funding world. Henry is a Managing Principal at Sovereign's Capital LLC, a private equity fund helping faith-driven entrepreneurs building great businesses in both consumer and business software-as-a-service, tech-enabled consumer good/services, and healthcare technology, in both the U.S. and Southeast Asia. To date, they’ve invested in 36 companies. He’s the co-Founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman of Bandwidth.com, a company that together with his business partner, David Morken, he has grown to $250 million in revenue. The values of Bandwidth.com have always been: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Bandwidth.com was the 4th fastest growing privately held company in the country from 2003 through 2007, a position it achieved without acquisition or institutional funding. http://sovereignscapital.com/ http://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com
Henry Kaestner | Managing Principal | Sovereign's Capital